2011

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, Sweetwater Bay, Service & Support Facility

Located in the SweetWater Marsh National Wildlife Complex near the town of Chula Vista in southern California, the Service/Support Building is a 2,350 sf building with a primary purpose of supporting the complex. The building has two occupied work spaces, smaller storage rooms, and two garage bays for vehicle storage.  The design of the building achieves enhanced energy performance, increased indoor air quality and water efficiency by utilizing a smart lighting design, low VOC (volatile organic compounds) materials, and high efficiency plumbing fixtures.

Project Info
Location: 1080 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Project Area: 2,350 sf
Project Type: Federal Government
Version: LEED NC 2009
Certification Level: Silver
Points Achieved: 51
Certification Date: 10/03/2011

Project Team
Owner: US Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
Architect: Line and Space, LLC
Landscape Architect: Neri Landscape Architect
Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Engineers: GLHN Architects and Engineers
Structural Engineer: Holben Martin and White
General Contractor: PCL Construction
Commissioning Agent:  CTG Energetics
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners

Category : Blog

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, Sweetwater Bay, Administration Headquarters

The Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex is located in the southern portion of the eastern shore of California’s San Diego Bay in the city of Chula Vista, California.  The proposed building site is on the disturbed uplands known as Gunpowder Point, and the surrounding marsh offers resting, foraging, and nesting areas for a diverse assemblage of birds.

The SDNWR Administrative Headquarters/ Visitor Contact Station is a single story 6,510 sf building consisting of individual office space, multi-occupant work areas, and a group learning space. The new facilities will accommodate 15 Fish and Wildlife Service staff and provide workspace for two volunteers associated with the Friends of San Diego Wildlife Refuges group.  Public uses that occur on Gunpowder Point include wildlife observation along existing trails, photography, interpretation, and environmental education. The new Visitor Contact Station will serve as a “portal” to connect people with nature, increase usage of the Refuge’s trails and enhance the visitor experience.  The building features an architectural design created with the goal of discouraging bird strikes on building windows.  The design of the building achieves enhanced energy performance, increased indoor air quality and water efficiency by utilizing a smart lighting design, low VOC (volatile organic compounds) materials, and high efficiency plumbing fixtures.

Project Info
Location: 1080 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Project Area: 6,510 sf
Project Type: Federal Government
Version: LEED NC 2009
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 62
Certification Date: 10/24/2011

Project Team
Owner: US Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
Architect: Line and Space, LLC
Landscape Architect: Neri Landscape Architect
Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Engineers: GLHN Architects and Engineers
Structural Engineer: Holben Martin and White
General Contractor: PCL Construction
Commissioning Agent:  CTG Energetics
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners

Category : Blog

Hazard Way Building B

Building “B” is an existing building that is owned by the County of San Diego, and was renovated as part of the County’s new “County Operations Center” redevelopment project.  This 3-story building received a “gut” rehab, with all new MEP systems and architectural elements.  The building will house County and other government employees upon completion.

Project Info
Location: 9335 Hazard Way San Diego, CA 92123
Project Area: 18,780 sf
Project Type: municipal, office
Version: LEED NC v2009
Certification Level: Certified
Points Achieved: 41
Certification Date: 9/15/2011

Project Team
Owner: Department of General Services Project Management Division
Developer: Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Group
Architect: RJC Architects
General Contractor: Roel Construction
Landscape: WRT Design
Structural Engineer: Burkett & Wong
Electrical Engineer: Michael Wall Engineering
Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer: McParlane & Associates
Energy Modeler: Brummitt Energy Associates
Commissioning Agent: MBO
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners

Category : Blog

Hazard Way Building A

Project Info
Location: 9325 Hazard Way, San Diego, Ca  92123
Project Area: 24,821 SF
Project Type: municipal, office
Version: LEED NC v2009
Certification Level: Certified
Points Achieved: 43
Certification Date: 9/28/2011

Project Team
Owner: Department of General Services Project Management Division
Developer: Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Group
Architect: RJC Architects
General Contractor: Roel Construction
Landscape:  WRT Design
Structural Engineer:  Burkett & Wong
Electrical Engineer: Michael Wall Engineering
Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer: McParlane & Associates
Energy Modeler: Brummitt Energy Associates
Commissioning Agent: MBO
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners

Category : Blog

Point Mugu Community Center

The Point Mugu Community Center is a 8,074 square foot building located in Point Mugu, CA.  The center provides fitness facilities, park areas, and meeting rooms for individuals and families living in the adjacent military housing community.  The community center was constructed, owned, and operated by San Diego Family Housing, LLC in partnership with the Navy over a 50 year lease term.  It was designed by Architects Torti Gallas and Partners to reflect the Spanish architecture historically found in California, and to match four other community centers built by Clark Realty Capital and Lincoln Properties.

Project Info
Location: Point Mugu, CA
Project Area: 8,074 sf
Project Type: community, military
Version: LEED NC v2.2
Certification Level: Silver
Points Achieved: 35
Certification Date: 5/23/2011

Project Team
Developer: San Diego Family Housing, Clark Realty Capital
Property/Asset Management: Lincoln Properties
Architect: Torti Gallas & Partners, Inc.
Contractor: Clark Builders
Civil Engineer: Rick Engineering
Structural: Swanson & Associates
Landscape Architect: Rick Engineering
MEP Engineer: Fard Engineers
Energy Modeling: Brummitt Energy Associates
Commissioning Agent: Drew George & Partners
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners

Category : Blog

Red Maple Village

Located in Tracy, California at the intersection of Tracy Boulevard and Valpico Road, the Red Maple Village project is a retail area consisting of 4 buildings classified as Shops. There are various parking areas throughout the project site, along with a retention pond located on the north–west side of the project that handles the stormwater created by the site.

Project Info
Location: Tracy, CA 95376
Project Area: 40,802 sf
Project Type: retail
Version: LEED CS v2.0
Certification Level: Silver
Points Achieved: 28
Certification Date: 9/13/2011

Project Team
Owner: Kitchell Development Company
Architect: Rauschenbach Marvelli Becker
Civil Engineer: AMS Associates, Inc
Landscape Architect: Odyssey Design Group
MEP Engineer: Rauschenbach Marvelli Becker
Commissioning Agent: Enovity, Inc.
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners

Category : Blog

Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminal

The project consisted of the complete demolition and removal of an existing two story concrete structure including an open space with public restrooms and stair towers at the Pier Deck Level, and a platform or terrace with approximately 9,800 sf in area at the Second Floor Level. The new construction included a new Cruise Ship Terminal Building facilty, which was designed as a two story building with a total area approximately 52,228 sf, a 49,768 sf of interior and 2,460 sf of exterior open concourse/balcony. The terminal accomodates 2,600 passengers and contains ticketing stations, a Customs Station, a Homeland Security Station, a Passenger Lounge, Baggage Claim Area, and Baggage Handling Areas.

Project Info
Location: 1000 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Project Area: 52,228 sf
Project Type: municipal
Version: LEED NC 2.2
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 42
Certification Date: 8/22/2011

Project Team
Owner: San Diego Unified Port District
Architect: Bermello Ajamil & Partners 
Structural Engineer: Blaylock Engineering Group 
Mechanical Engineer: MA Engineers
Electrical Engineer: Kanrad Engineering
Construction Estimates: J.T. Kruer & Company
Fire Protection: Schirmer Engineering 
General Contractor: Jaynes Corporation
LEED Accredited Professional: Platt/Whitelaw Architects
LEED Construction Support: Drew George & Partners

Category : Blog

SDCCD – Miramar Business & Technology

The Miramar Business & Technology project is an approximately 47,000 sq ft building located on the existing Miramar Community College campus in San Diego.  The new master plan for Miramar college establishes an organizational framework for a future environment which is warm, open and humanly scaled, a vibrant world of higher education which strengthens the mission of elevated though, preparation for workplace, and lifelong success.  The sustainable design strategies employed throughout demonstrate an educated commitment to the responsible use of the earth’s resources.

The owner, San Diego Community College District, and architect, NTD Architects, partnered to design and develop an environmentally conscious building.  Miramar Business & Technology incorporates many sustainable design features.  The project has demonstrated environmental design practices in all six of the credit categories identified by LEED.  These efforts have resulted in a healthy, high performance building for the project.

The first area of interest, when looking at a building is the project site.  Miramar Business & Technology was built on a previously developed site, which has several benefits.  Previously developed sites minimize our impact on the environment by conserving natural areas, increasing San Diego’s development density, and minimizing the need for new utility construction.  The project site is located in a very walkable community, which features many basic services, such as, banks, restaurants, a library, a school, and residences, among others.

In an effort to maximize energy savings and minimize heat island effects, the Miramar Business & Technology building has specified roofing materials with a high SRI value. The project has also taken several steps to maximize water efficiency within the building.  Low flow sensor activated lavatory sinks, dual flush toilets, and waterless urinals, were specified and provide the project with more than 50% water savings over conventional plumbing fixtures.

The project team elected to use the most current California Building Energy Code, Title 24, even though it was only required to adhere to a previous version of Title 24.  This decision resulted in a 10% energy savings over what the project was required to provide.  The project has also specified HVAC equipment with zero use of CFC-based refrigerants.

To improve the comfort of the future building occupants, the building’s envelope and HVAC systems have been designed to meet the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 55-2004.  Miramar Business & Technology and NTD have taken steps to improve indoor air quality for improved occupant well-being and productivity by increasing the outdoor air ventilation rates by 30% above the minimum rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2004.   The project also chose to install monitoring systems that provide feedback on ventilation system performance to ensure that the ventilation systems maintain design minimum ventilation requirements.  In order to minimize the exposure of building occupants to potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants, the project has employed permanent entryway systems to capture dirt and particulates from entering the building and has provided regularly occupied areas of the building with HVAC systems designed to accommodate filtration systems with a minimum MERV 13 rating.

The building was designed to provide a connection between indoor spaces and the outdoors for the building occupants by increasing the daylight of over 80%, and providing views for over 90% of the regularly occupied spaces.  Studies have shown that daylighting can improve student performance as well as reduce artificial lighting requirements and energy costs.

Miramar Arts & Humanities has taken the time and money to design a high performance building, which is superior to new construction development.   Overall, Miramar Arts & Humanities and NTD have provided a building that will minimize environmental impacts, protect its future occupants, and contribute to the sense of community for the area.

Project Info
Location: 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126
Project Area: 50,555
Project Type: Education
Version: LEED NC 2.2
Certification Level: Silver
Points Achieved: 35
Certification Date: 7/29/2011

Project Team
Owner:  San Diego Community College District
Owner’s Representative:  GAFCON
Architect:  NTD Architecture
Mechanical Engineer:  Dufoe Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineer:  Michael Wall Engineering
Commissioning Agent:  TestMarCx Solutions
Landscape Architect:  Wimmer Yamada and Caughey
Contractor Project Manager:  Sundt Construction
LEED Consultant:  Drew George & Partners

Category : Blog

SDCCD – Miramar Arts & Humanities

The Miramar Arts & Humanities project is a 49,000 sq ft building located on the existing Miramar Community College campus in San Diego. The new master plan for Miramar College establishes an organizational framework for a future environment which is warm, open and humanly scaled, a vibrant world of higher education which strengthens the mission of elevated though, preparation for workplace, and lifelong success. The sustainable design strategies employed throughout demonstrate an educated commitment to the responsible use of the earth’s resources.

The owner, San Diego Community College District, and architect, NTD Architects, partnered to design and develop an environmentally conscious building. Miramar Arts & Humanities incorporates many sustainable design features. The project has demonstrated environmental design practices in all six of the credit categories identified by LEED. These efforts have resulted in a healthy, high performance building for the project.

The first area of interest, when looking at a building is the project site. Miramar Arts & Humanities was built on a previously developed site, which has several benefits. Previously developed sites minimize our impact on the environment by conserving natural areas, increasing San Diego’s development density, and minimizing the need for new utility construction. The project site is located in a very walkable community, which features many basic services, such as, banks, restaurants, a library, a school, and residences, among others. There is also a bus stop which services several bus lines located extremely close to the project. Major factors in determining a building’s environmental impacts are how the building relates to the project site and surrounding environment, and Miramar Arts & Humanities has taken steps to minimize negative impacts as much as possible.

In an effort to maximize energy savings and minimize heat island effects, the Miramar Arts & Humanities building has specified roofing materials with a high SRI value. The Miramar Arts & Humanities project has taken several steps to maximize water efficiency within the building. Low flow sensor activated lavatory sinks, dual flush toilets, and waterless urinals, were specified and provide the project with more than 50% water savings over conventional plumbing fixtures.

To improve the comfort of the future building occupants, the building’s envelope and HVAC systems have been designed to meet the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 55-2004. Miramar Arts & Humanities and NTD have taken steps to improve indoor air quality for improved occupant well-being and productivity by increasing the outdoor air ventilation rates by 30% above the minimum rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2004. The project also chose to install monitoring systems that provide feedback on ventilation system performance to ensure that the ventilation systems maintain design minimum ventilation requirements. In order to minimize the exposure of building occupants to potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants, the project has employed permanent entryway systems to capture dirt and particulates from entering the building and has provided regularly occupied areas of the building with HVAC systems designed to accommodate filtration systems with a minimum MERV 13 rating.

Miramar Arts & Humanities has taken the time and money to design a high performance building, which is superior to new construction development. Overall, Miramar Arts & Humanities and NTD have provided a building that will minimize environmental impacts, protect its future occupants, and contribute to the sense of community for the area.

Project Info
Location: 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126
Project Area: 51,052 SF
Project Type: Education
Version: LEED NC 2.2
Certification Level: Silver
Points Achieved: 35
Certification Date: 7/29/2011

Project Team
Owner:  San Diego Community College District
Owner’s Representative:  GAFCON
Architect:  NTD Architecture
Mechanical Engineer:  Dufoe Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineer:  Michael Wall Engineering
Commissioning Agent:  TestMarCx Solutions
Landscape Architect:  Wimmer Yamada and Caughey
Contractor Project Manager:  Sundt Construction
LEED Consultant:  Drew George & Partners

Category : Blog

Combat Training Tank

Construction of the complex consists of a 50m by 25m outdoor training tank, 7.62m dive tower with lighted concrete pool deck, and a single-story masonry and steel pool building with an attached mechanical equipment building. The pool building features offices, a classroom, storage, restrooms and locker facilities, shower rooms, laundry room and utility rooms.

Project Info
Location: MCAS Miramar
Project Area: 21,518 SF
Project Type: Military
Version: LEED NC 2.2
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 44
Certification Date: 2/23/2011

Project Team
Prime Contractor: T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc.
Architect: cass | sowatsky | chapman + associates
Structural Engineer: Repella Consultant
Civil Engineer: cass | sowatsky | chapman + associates
Mechanical Engineer: Merrick + Associates
Electrical Engineer: ILA Zammit Engineering
Interior Designer: Hasenbeck Interior Design
Landscape Architect: Cornerstone Studio
Pool Designer: Aquatic Design Group
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners

Category : Blog

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