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Maplewood Memorial Library Frit Symbols

In the newly reimagined Maplewood Memorial Library I'm drawn to a bird-warning window story: a FRIT. The images face outward, for birds to read.

Exterior. Exterior FRIT bank. Close. Both FRITs. Up close. Exterior side.

Stairwell. Interior.

The windows are fritted with a special (dotted) pattern that prevents birds from flying into the windows and increases energy efficiency by reducing cooling costs. Special iconic panels honor local plants and animals.

Flying Bird's Eye View of Window

Each Symbol

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A star icon shows a plant or animal Wholeo has seen and recorded in New Jersey in the link to information.