you guys are really going to have to explain this material choice to me? Marble is expensive (!) and heavy and not really in line with your 'green' agenda or creating kind of a new, modern place. Explain the appeal of this a little please - i trust that you can convince me, i just need more info.
By logan_rogers, Architect at 04:52 pm, 21 September 2012
There is no budget, so we decided to use white marble. Plus, it's also good for keeping the building cool during the summer, and it requires almost no maintenance.
Marble is more appropriate for bigger, heavier buildings that need a good foundation. But, in this case, it would not fit the the design due to the smaller scale of the renovation of the library. Marble is very heavy, not cost efficient, harder to maintain. Since various, large groups will be using the library throughout the day, how often will maintained as well? Marble also has properties that do not insulate heat and do not allow ventilation.
By urbanfusion, Student at 03:20 pm, 26 September 2012
We are essentially making a new library, and cost efficiency isn't a factor since there is no budget. There are many windows in the new building, to allow ventilation and natural sunlight.
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you guys are really going to have to explain this material choice to me? Marble is expensive (!) and heavy and not really in line with your 'green' agenda or creating kind of a new, modern place. Explain the appeal of this a little please - i trust that you can convince me, i just need more info.
There is no budget, so we decided to use white marble. Plus, it's also good for keeping the building cool during the summer, and it requires almost no maintenance.
Jacqueline Banas - Urbanfusion
Marble is more appropriate for bigger, heavier buildings that need a good foundation. But, in this case, it would not fit the the design due to the smaller scale of the renovation of the library. Marble is very heavy, not cost efficient, harder to maintain. Since various, large groups will be using the library throughout the day, how often will maintained as well? Marble also has properties that do not insulate heat and do not allow ventilation.
We are essentially making a new library, and cost efficiency isn't a factor since there is no budget. There are many windows in the new building, to allow ventilation and natural sunlight.