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The new 4 story building will accommodate expanded medical school enrollments and to support a major new initiative to use Telemedicine to improve health care access. The new Club Med dining facilities will be located in the building. The building will be a hub of learning that will incorporate state-of-the-art design and technology to prepare medical students to become physicians and innovators of tomorrow. It will also be used for physicians to learn new skills utilizing the latest advances in medical and surgical technology, such as surgical robotics. In addition, the new facility will be a regional and statewide center for new initiatives in tele-education and telemedicine to support improved health care access.
Project Info
Location: 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
Project Area: 102,728 square feet
Project Type: Education
Version: LEED NC v2009
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 64
Certification Date: 7/02/2012
Project Team
Owner: University of California, San Diego
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Architecture
Builder: Swinerton Builders
Landscape Architect: The Office of James Burnett
Electrical Engineer: Michael Wall Engineering
Commissioning Agent: UCSD
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners
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Located within the Grossmont Community College campus in El Cajon, California, the Student Service Building is a one-stop center for student services, including admissions and records, assessment, financial aid and more. The remodeled building offers colorful, large and open, naturally lit spaces that provide an inviting and energy efficient home to the campus service building.
This project achieved LEED Gold Certification through sustainable building strategies, such as dedicated parking spaces for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles. A cool roof was installed to reflect the sun’s rays and reduce heat transfer to the building. The team also specified high-efficiency lighting systems and custom hydronic heating and cooling air handling units, which help reduce the building’s energy cost by over 27%. Water efficient landscaping and plumbing fixtures help the building reduce water use.
Over 20% of the building materials used in the renovation of this building are made from recycled content, and over 95% of the wood installed in this building is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. The FSC standard incorporates many criteria that contribute to the long -term health and integrity of forest ecosystems.
Traditional construction sites can produce a large amount of waste; however this project used construction practices that diverted over 85% of construction waste materials, measured by weight, from landfills. This was done by carefully monitoring project waste, separating on-site, and sending materials to an appropriate recycling facility.
This building was also designed to provide its occupants with a healthy indoor environment. The construction team implemented an Indoor Air Quality plan to keep the project clean, dry and smoke free during construction, and utilized low-emitting materials such as adhesives, sealants, paints, and carpet systems. Outdoor air ventilation rates have been increased 30% above the minimum rates in all of the regularly occupied spaces to keep fresh air circulating throughout the building.
Project Info
Location: 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020
Project Area: 35,798 square feet
Project Type: Education
Version: LEED NC v2009
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 60
Certification Date: 7/19/2012
Project Team
Owner: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
Architect: Architects Mosher Drew
Program Manager: Gafcon
Construction Manager: Rudolph and Sletten
Civil Engineer: Nolte Associates
Landscape Architect: KTU+A Planning and Landscape Architecture
Electrical Engineer: Sparling
Mechanical Engineer: SC Engineers, Inc.
Commissioning Agent: Testmarcx Associates
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners
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Tamarack Apartments project is a 9 story mid rise apartment style building for second year students on the Muir College campus at the University of California, San Diego. The building includes 48 naturally ventilated apartments that will each house 6 students, plus meeting rooms open to University students and staff, a market that provides pre-made snacks and beverages, and offices for maintenance staff. The vertical design reflects the architectural style of the surrounding buildings, with large concrete walls that connect to the moderate San Diego climate. Three towers and open pathways between each tower provide the feeling of being outside while still protected within the building space.
This project achieved LEED Gold Certification through an integrated building approach, with involvement of the owner, design team and contractor. All stormwater that lands on the building is directed into vegetated rain gardens, and rainwater that falls on site will infiltrate through the pervious paving. These controls allow water to filter back into the soil while acting as a sieve to remove potential contaminants. Light colored roof and hardscape reflect the sun’s energy and reduces heat build-up. Students are encouraged to walk and reduce auto usage. Each apartment has a bike hanging rack in the living room. Water is saved by using drip irrigation, weather based irrigation controls, and low-flow plumbing fixtures. Over 69% of the construction waste was diverted from the landfill. The project was kept clean, dry and smoke free. Low-emitting, regional and recycled content materials were utilized, and green cleaning products are used throughout the facility.
Project Info
Location: 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
Project Area: 98,744 square feet
Project Type: Education
Version: LEED NC v2.2
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 40
Certification Date: 5/02/2012
Project Team
Owner: University of California, San Diego
Architect: Delawie Architects
Builder: Sundt Construction
Civil Engineer: RBF Consulting
Landscape Architect: Wimmer Yamada and Caughey
Electrical Engineer: Michael Wall Engineering
Mechanical Engineer: MA Engineers, Inc.
Plumbing Engineer: MA Engineers, Inc.
Structural Engineer: HOPE Engineering
Energy Consultant: Brummitt Energy Associates
Commissioning Agent: Equal Air Balance
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners
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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
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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
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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
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Project Name: Special Boat Team 12 Naval Storage
Located in the Coronado Naval Station in the City of San Diego, the SBT 12 building is a two story 38,656 sf building consisting of two large storage bays including drying cages for the boat team member’s gear, a bunk area, two computer rooms, shower and restroom facilities. The building has a parking area for 35 vehicles and has dedicated two of these spaces to lowemitting and fuel efficient vehicles.
Project Info
Location: San Diego, CA
Project Area: 39,827 SF
Project Type: Military
Version: LEED NC 2.2
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 42
Certification Date: 9/13/2010
Project Team
Owner: NAVFAC
Architect: Wildman & Morris
General Contractor: RA Burch
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing: HVAC
Commissioning Agent: ProDeComm
LEED Consultant – Drew George & Partners
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This single-story, child development center is designed to create a welcome and secure environment for children and families. Connectivity between the existing and new facilities is provided by exterior covered walks, which feature curved fascia lines to give visual interest and stimulate children’s imaginations. Each activity room pens directly to the outdoor playgrounds.
Project Info
Location: NAS Lemoore, CA
Project Area: 16,792 SF
Project Type: Military
Version: LEED NC 2.2
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 40
Certification Date: 4/14/2011
Project Team
Owner: NAVFAC SW
Contractor: TB Penick & Sons
Architect: domusstudio architecture
Civil Engineer: Burkett & Wong Engineers
Structural Engineer: Structural Engineering Solutions
Mechanical Engineer: Merrick & Associates
Electrical Engineer & Communications: Elen Consulting
Kitchen: Food Service Design Group
Interior Designer: Architects Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues Barker
Landscape Architect: Deneen Powell Atelier
Fire Protection Engineer: RJA Los Angeles
Fire Sprinkler Designer: Millennium Fire Protection Corporation
Energy Consultant: Brummitt Energy Associates
Commissioning Agent: Sacramento Engineering Consultants
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners
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Stewart Commons Dining Facility renovation includes 5 new dining platforms to help facilitate the flow of an estimated 3,745 students daily. A cool roof was added to the building to reduce heat island effect and save energy costs. The facilty features materials containing recycled content, or materials manufactured within 500 miles of project. 50% of the construction waste was diverted from the landfill. Water efficient plumbing fixtures were utilized. During construction, the building and materials were kept clean, dry and smoke free. Low-VOC products were used and increased levels of fresh, outside air are vented into the building.
Project Info
Location: 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
Project Area: 21,568 SF
Project Type: Education
Version: LEED CI 2.0
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 32
Certification Date: 4/11/2011
Project Team
Owner: University of California, San Diego
Architect: Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues Barker
Builder: Reno Contracting
Civil Engineer: RBF Consulting
Landscape Architect: Wimmer Yamada and Caughey
Electrical Engineer: Michael Wall Engineering
Mechanical Engineer: MA Engineers, Inc.
Plumbing Engineer: MA Engineers, Inc.
Structural Engineer: HOPE Engineering
Acoustics: Rothermel + Associates, LLC
Cost Estimator: Campbell Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Kitchen Designer: Webb Design
Code Compliance: Churchill Engineering
Energy Consultant: Brummitt Energy Associates
Commissioning Agent: Equal Air Balance
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners
Featured on The National Association of College & University Food Services
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Located near the harbor in San Diego, California, 5055 N. Harbor Drive is a 22,000 sf building consisting of first floor retail space and office space on the second and mezzanine levels. 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: 5055 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Project Area: 22,000 SF
Project Type: Mixed Use/Retail
Version: LEED CS 2.0
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 38
Certification Date: 2/24/2011
Project Team
Developer: SENTRE Partners
Architect: F.L. Hope Architecture & Planning
General Contractor: Johnson & Jennings
Landscape Architect: Wimmer Yamada and Caughey
Civil Engineer: Leppert Engineering
Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer: McParlane
Electrical Engineer: MPE Consulting
Project Manager: BNG Consultants
Commissioning Agent: Drew George & Partners
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners
Category : Blog