Construction is underway for the Kilton Public Library which seeks to become the first LEEDTM Gold Certified Library in New Hampshire. MacMillin Company of Keene, NH, was awarded the project. The building is approximately 15,000 square feet and has been designed to maximize the use of natural day lighting. Geothermal heat pumps will be utilized for heating and cooling of the building. A wood-pellet biomass boiler will provide auxiliary heat. In addition to the high efficiency mechanical work, there is state-of-the-art lighting, daylighting and a complete building management control system that will control the mechanical and electrical systems and environment in the building. This is an innovative, energy-efficient state-of-the-art building design.
Bonhag Associates is the Owner's Representative on the project and has played a key role during the concept, planning, review, and bid phase of the project. We will be supporting the project during construction, coordinating the requirements of the building owner with the architect and other design professionals, which will assure that the project is achieved under budget. In addition, Bonhag Associates is working with the architect and owner to assist with the planning of the furnishings and other fit out components necessary for the building, with a focus on the use of local furnishings where possible.
In order to keep the public informed of the progress of the library, Bonhag Associates is working with the City of Lebanon to implement an information kiosk which will be initially located at City Hall, then in the new Kilton Public Library.
Because of the efforts being accomplished by the team, and in major part by our firm, we have been able to bring this project to construction below budget and now the project can go forward at this time. This green project will be a stellar project for the City of Lebanon.
