Desert Broom

Desert Broom Library

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Curbside)

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Curbside)

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Curbside)

Closed

<div class="ExternalClass05172EC7273D4BEDB960DB7DDE9CFD4A">29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, 85331</div>

Curbside Service Only

desert-broom

<div class="ExternalClass7B3386E08A704D3E8106D6D0665773DB"><p>Conceptually borrowing from the symbiotic relationship between a young Saguaro and a nurse tree, the building's large roof creates a nurturing microclimate for growth, providing shelter and protection from the weather. Designed to fit into the desert site with a minimum of disturbance, the facility has been LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified by the United States Green Building Council.</p><p>A multi-purpose room seats 60.</p><h3>Awards</h3><p>2004 Merit Award, Design Awards category, AIA Arizona<br>2005 Pride Award, Commercial Best of Show, IIDA, Southwest Chapter Design Competition<br>2005 Honor Award (overall design excellence), AIA, Western Mountain Region<br>2005 Valley Forward Association, Crescordia Award for Environmental Excellence, Buildings & Structures - Public Assembly<br>2005 Grand Award Best In The West, Best Public/Private Special Use Facility, Gold Nugget Awards<br>2006 ALA/IIDA Award for Innovation in Sustainable Design<br></p><p>*Prudence*<br></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClassB93D27450EF143ADA48149F50C63DCEE"><p>Desert Broom Library is located south of Tatum Blvd. on Cave Creek Road.<br></p></div>

<div class="ExternalClass6A4DCC4F1C8F4D85AB457152B93A889C"><p><strong>Size</strong>: 15,000 square feet<br><strong>Opened</strong>: February 2005<br><strong>Architect</strong>: richärd + bauer architecture, llc</p><p> <strong>City of Phoenix Council District</strong>: 2<br><br></p></div>

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