%0 Journal Article
%1 Tseng.2007
%A Tseng, Shu-hsien
%D 2007
%J Public Libraries
%F greenbib
%N 4
%P 50-55
%T AN eco-building, a healthy life, and good service: A new century in public library architecture
%V 46
%X The article discusses the building of the Bei-tou Branch Library (BBL) in Taipei, Taiwan, as a green building. Green buildings, as defined by the article, are buildings which coexist with the environment, by having a low impact on the environment which surrounds them. Environmental goals which the government of Taiwan has in regards to green buildings are discussed. Demands which were made on the architects in regards to building the library, and aspects which the author feels should be taken into account when designing green buildings, are mentioned.