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Department of Libraries Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Barre, Vermont—The Vermont Department of Libraries held a ribbon cutting at the ABLE Library on Friday, October 19, 2018 for their new office space.
The project, a renovation of the former Spaulding School (which also houses the Vermont History Center), into offices and work space for the Vermont Public Library, was planned, designed and constructed by Bread Loaf Corporation. The project was completed on schedule and under budget, resulting in additional funds for the client, which helped them to purchase furnishings and undertake some additional exterior work on the building.
Project challenges included structural reinforcing on the existing building to carry the additional loads of book stacks and library storage. This work was completed around the Vermont History Center archive space, which are full of historical artifacts and artwork. The collection had to be protected and relocated during the installation of large steel beams within the space, and temperature and humidity were monitored to ensure that proper conditions were maintained in these space.
The design and construction team worked closely with the Vermont History Center staff, and the Vermont State Library staff to coordinate work and ensure an understanding of the needs for the renovation of the space, which include an active lending library for blind and handicapped readers, online resources, and resources for children and teens. The project also improved the building’s area of refuge system, which had fallen behind modern standards in public buildings.
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Green Aspirations: LEED Classes Tout Sustainable Buildings
Sara Widness
People today are becoming attuned to sustainable practices of using energy-efficient light bulbs, insulating homes as creatively as possible and making heating systems more efficient. However, unless they are in the market for a new home purchase, they...
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Two More Added to LEED Roster
Press Release
Jim Pulver, VIce President of Architecture, and Joe Lattuca, Superintendent, joined Bread Loaf’s distinguished list of LEED Accredited Professionals.
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Grange Hall Wins Big in 2008
Press Release
The restoration of this community icon finished 2008 with four awards under its belt. Bread Loaf was recognized by AIA Vermont, AGC Vermont, the Preservation Trust of Vermont and the Vermont chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies.
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Chittenden Bank Receives LEED™ Certification!
Press Release
At a recent Addison County Chamber of Commerce mixer, Bread Loaf Corporation presented Darcy Tarte, Financial Services Manager for Chittenden’s newest branch in Middlebury, with a plaque acknowledging the project’s recent LEED™ Certification. The LEED™ (Leadership...
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Bread Loaf Corporation Receives Award for Town Hall Theater Restoration & Preservation
Press Release - Friday, January 29, 2010
The Vermont Chapter of the American Institute of Architects recently presented Bread Loaf Corporation an “Excellence in Architecture – Merit Award” in the Historic Renovation/Preservation category for Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater. The award acknowledges “the work required...
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Town of Littleton Passes Bond Vote for School Expansion
On March 9, 2010 the Town of Littleton, New Hampshire approved the $10.84 million expansion to the Littleton Career and Technical Center and Middle School. Bread Loaf Corporation architects finished the design in 2008, with Littleton residents diligently campaigning for passing the...
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