Taipei City Library Beitou Branch is the first green building library in Taiwan. It is located in Beitou Park with dense forests and rich ecological environment. It is adjacent to the Hot Spring Museum. It has one underground floor and two above ground floors, with a total area of 650 square meters of books. pavilion.

This branch is located in the green Beitou Park. The smell of books indoors and the chirping of birds outdoors complement each other, making reading a comfortable and enjoyable activity.

The roof is a lightweight ecological roof with solar photovoltaic panels that can generate 16 kilowatts of electricity. A large number of deep balconies and vertical wooden grilles are used to reduce heat radiation into the room and reduce energy consumption to achieve energy saving effects. The green roof and sloped grass design can conserve water and drain it naturally to the rainwater recycling tank. The recycled water can then be used to irrigate plants and flush toilets, achieving greening and reducing water waste. The building uses wood and steel, which can be recycled and reused to reduce waste damage to the environment.

In 2012, it was selected as one of the ”25 Most Beautiful Public Libraries in the World“ by the American website Flavorwire.com.