"Johnson Favaro and Diane Lam Design Eschew the Expected for the Riverside Main Library in California ", Interior Design, March 2022

"2020 Library Design Showcase", American Libraries, September 2020Project is second to last under “Open Slideshow.”

"Reading California", Interior Design, March 2020

Many library systems are in the process of upgrading, renovating and/or building new main and branch libraries all over the country. Here in California, the Sacramento Public Library and the County of Los Angeles Library systems are just two that are extremely busy with both large and small construction projects. Speaking to many librarians, public officials and facility managers, there is an interest in learning more about sustainable building practices and how they can be utilized for their upcoming projects. Collaborating with architects and interior designers specializing in library design and sustainability can provide librarians with valuable insight on how their libraries can not only be the heart of their communities but also be leading examples of sustainable design. With the increased recognition of the benefits of green building, more and more libraries are considering incorporating strategies to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment. Promoting renewable, clean energy has also become a priority. In fact, California leads the country in energy efficiency standards and has several important laws that have prompted librarians and city officials to seriously begin to think of how future new construction and renovation projects can…