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Geisel Library is undergoing a multi-year upgrade to its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which also includes seismic retrofitting. Led by Campus Facilities Management, the project is essential for bringing the HVAC system on Floors 1-8 up to modern standards, as the original air handlers have been in place since the building's opening in 1970. The upgrade will feature a variable air volume system, offering improved temperature and humidity control, along with more efficient multi-zone conditioning. Initiated in 2021, this project is funded through a deferred maintenance allocation from campus.
Due to the scale of this project, ongoing impacts may affect our visitors, such as floor closures, accessing materials and noise disturbances.
This web page will remain up-to-date with all the latest information about floor closures and other building impacts. Signage will also be posted around Geisel to alert users to the various floor closures and noise disturbances. We encourage you to follow us on social media, as we will be sharing information on those channels throughout the duration of the project.
Construction will begin September 2024 and continue through late 2025. Floors 4-8 will be closed sequentially, one at a time, for approximately 10 weeks per floor. Additionally, the women’s restrooms on Floor 8 will be closed for the duration of the project. We do not anticipate having to close Floors 1 or 2 during this project.
The dates listed below are an estimated project schedule and are subject to change.