Beitou Library - One of 10 Coolest Examples of “Green Buildings”

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Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch is known for the environmental friendly features. It is listed as one of the 10 Coolest Examples of Green Buildings by the WHEN ON EARTH website. It has put Beitou again under the spotlight.
Photo by Chiang

Photo by Chiang

As the human techlonogy and population advance over the years, global warming and climate change has been the greatest side effects of the modern day living. From saving energy and resources, the time has come to building green buildings. WHEN ON EARTH website has listed 10 of the green buildings around the world to apprciate the effort as well as promoting the awareness. Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch is among the others. Having to be the first green building in Taiwan. Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch saved electricty on air conditon by installing many large windows for natural air venting. The window also bring in the light and reduces the usage of the inerior lighting. The roof top features photovoltaic cells that turns sunlight into electricity and stores rain water for the use in the library’s toilets.
Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch is located in the rich, green Beitou Park by the Taipei MRT Xinbeitou Station. Beitou has been one of the heaviest attraction in Taipei, like the garden of Taipei City. With hot springs and greeneries, this is the most popular getaway both during the winter and summer. The hot spring resorts offers unique and different style of hot spring experiences. Dining optiions are also just around the MRT Station, it is the great place to spend the afternoon.

Article inspired by 10 Coolest Examples of ”Green Buildings”:
http://whenonearth.net/10-coolest-examples-of-green-buildings/

More information of Taipei travel and hotels:
http://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/taipei/taipeicity.asp
More information on hot springs in Taiwan:
http://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/hotspring/
 

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