Fort Bend County Library – University Branch

The Fort Bend County – University Branch Library was a joint project between Fort Bend County, the University of Houston at Sugar Land and Wharton County Junior College. At 40,193 square feet it is the third largest library in the system. The library includes community meeting rooms, study rooms, a theater and a computer lab for technology classes and public use.

Horizontal Sunscreens – 1,640 s.f.
Vertical Window Suncreens – 600 s.f.
Vertical Clerestory Suncreens – 650 s.f.
Trellis – 350 s.f.
Canopy – 20 s.f.

Both the clerestory and horizontal sunscreens utilize Peachtree’s 12″ elliptical blade. For the clerestory screens the blades are set within their frames in such a manner as to project from the face of the building. To make them fade into the window openings, the vertical sunscreens at the windows are of a minimalistic design that utilizes components with very small cross sections/profiles. The trellis system is designed to support laminated glass panels (provided by others). The components of the trellis function as a chase for the water that is collected on the glazed panels.

Sunscreens, Trellis and Canopy – Class 2, Clear Anodize

Horizontal Sunscreens – Outriggers 9″ x 1/4″ Bar, Blades – 12″ Elliptical
Vertical clerestory Sunscreens – Outriggers 6″ x 3 1/2″ Angle, Blades – 12″ Elliptical
Vertical Window Sunscreens – Outriggers 4″ x 1/4″ Bar, Blades – 4″ Elliptical
Trellis – Columns & Beams – 6″X6″, Trellis Members – 4″ x 4″ and 6″ x 2″ tubes
Custom Cantilvered Canopy – Deck – 300 Series, Gutter Fascia – 6″ x 4″