%0 Journal Article %1 Gisolfi.2009 %A Gisolfi, Peter %D 2009 %J Library Journal %F greenbib %N Library by Design, Spring 2009 %P 8 %T A sustainable library, inside and out %X The article discusses the Darien Library as a sustainable site and building. The Library building is made up of concrete and concrete block which has a high thermal mass to sustain a interior temperatures that are comfortable and work well with the geothermal heating and cooling systems. The site where the Library is located was formerly a toxic land but has been remediated into a sustainable green site with honey locust trees.