The Evolving Library: A Green, Health-Conscious Learning Hub

Abstract

The poster is about an existing library greening project that was motivated by the community it serves, a hospitality community. The project is designed to enhance the learning environment through the integration of indoor plants, edible herbs, and ornamental palms, while promoting sustainability, wellness, and experiential learning aligned with the hospitality sector. In addition to this, a correx board with the names and health benefits of all the herbs available in the premise is strategically mounted in the Resource Centre as part of information resources to educate the patrons. The objective of this project is to improve indoor air quality and comfort within the library, create a calming, green, and visually appealing learning environment, introduce edible and herbal plants relevant to hospitality and culinary education, promote sustainability and environmental awareness among students and staff, and enhance institutional branding through green design.

The initiative aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): - SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - SDG 4: Quality Education - SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - SDG 13: Climate Action