Planning a new library? Our guide walks you through the essential steps—from writing an RFP and securing funding to incorporating sustainable, adaptable design elements that meet the needs of a modern community library.

Save time by customizing this sample request for proposals (RFP) template with your project information.

Here are a few creative ways to blend contemporary updates with the charm of a historic structure.

If you’re a library director wondering whether your library will stand the test of time, here is an overview of the design features that can serve as a litmus test.

Sustainable design doesn’t have to mean expensive design. Here are just a few ways your project can be kind to the planet, your users, and your budget.

Are books going away? How do people use a library in 2023? How can libraries adapt their spaces to meet today’s needs? An architect and interior designer weigh in.

Create an effective RFQ/P by providing project context, clarifying expectations, and specifying your evaluation criteria.

Sandra March has spent over 25 years building relationships across the architecture and engineering industry, the last three here at C2AE. Her passion is connecting schools, colleges, universities, and libraries with skilled architects and engineers to create highly effective, safe, and long-lasting learning environments.

Libraries have always been a vital resource in their neighborhoods, evolving as community needs change. So what do cutting-edge libraries look like in the information age, especially post-pandemic?

LEED certification can enhance sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and boost marketability, but it requires careful cost-benefit analysis and planning with an experienced design team.