The Highland Sam. J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center
Choosing to create a facility that exemplified a commitment to educating citizens well into the future and as well as addressing the latest building sustainable development practices was essential to City of Higland officials. Concrete applications throughout the building and its surrounding area were chosen to maximize energy efficiency, create environmental benefits, and conserve resources.
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ICFs are lightweight forms or molds for concrete made with high-density polystyrene insulation. These large, hollow blocks are shipped to the construction site where they are stacked together to form walls and then filled with reinforcing steel bar and concrete. The end-result is a high-performance wall that is structurally sound and is ready to accept final exterior and interior finishing.
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Mayor Pro Tem Ross Jones (right) receives the Sustainable Leadership Award from Bill Larson (left) of CalPortland and co-chair of PCA’s Communications Committee
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The Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center, a recipient of the PCA Sustainable Leadership Award, earned LEED Gold certification for employing the use of concrete and other materials for sustainable benefits. Pictured from left to right: Ed Kieczykowski, San Bernardino County Librarian; Mayor Pro Tem Ross Jones; Council Member Larry McCallon; Paul Frick, Associate, STK Architect Inc.; and Bill Larson of CalPortland and co-chair of PCA’s Communications Committee.
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