About the Library building

Construction of the University of Gävle's library was completed in 2005. It was designed by the architectural firm Tirsén & Aili Arkitekter in Luleå and built by Akademiska Hus Uppsala.

The Library is shaped like an amphitheatre. The library building covers an area of 3 861 square metres, with a total area of 5155 square metres.

The Library is located in the centre of the University’s campus and is referred to as building 23.

Sedum roof

The library roof is planted with sedum, a genus of flowering plants within the Crassulacae family. In winter, the sedum roof holds the snow in place, reducing the risk of it falling. It also compensates for some of the green space that was lost through the construction of the library.

Lighting

In the Library's study rooms, group rooms and toilets, lights are switched on automatically when someone enters the room. Shelf lighting is linked to motion sensors that switch on when visitors move among the shelves.

Air and temperature

All rooms are designed to maintain a good indoor climate. Fresh air from outdoors is circulated throughout rooms which in use. The air circulation system in the library’s workrooms is designed to increase when they are occupied and decrease when they are vacant.