Taipei Public Library

Public Library of Taipei Beitou Branch is a public library in Beitou Park, Taipei, Taiwan, in the Beitou District. It is the first green library in Taiwan. The library first opened its doors in November 2006.

Beitou Library contributes to environmental improvement by being energy and water efficient. The library is a timber structure with wide windows that conserve energy in many ways. The library was built with wood from managed forests rather than primary or rainforest forests. The intelligent design with large windows saves energy since natural light may substitute for indoor lighting, and ventilation lowers the need for fans and air conditioning.

The library's partial roof is covered in solar cells, which turn sunshine into power, and is insulated with 20 centimeters of dirt. Beitou Library also saves water by collecting rainwater and storing it for use in the library's restrooms. Beitou Library, thoughtfully developed with environmentally friendly elements, is a haven from the concrete jungle of Taipei City.

Beitou Library, which is entirely made of wood and has many green characteristics, is a great Taipei stop for its architectural uniqueness, as well as the over 20,000 English and Chinese literatures available for tourists to browse at their leisure.

Location: Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan