LEED
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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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
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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
Owner: San Diego Community College District
Category : Blog
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
Category : Blog
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
The Student Life Pavilion is a comprehensive social center that includes full service dining area, greenhouse market, a state-of-the-art University bookstore, and an integrated academic student service center. This 16th Century Spanish Renaissance is modernized with high efficiency systems, a large solar panel system, low flow plumbing fixtures, and a green roof. 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. Landscaping was designed to encourage pedestrians, with inviting spaces throughout for current and future students, faculty, staff and visitors to enjoy.
Project Info
Location: 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Project Area: 50,000 SF
Project Type: Education
Version: LEED NC 2.2
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 41
Certification Date: 3/22/2011
Project Team
Owner: University of San Diego
Architect: Hom + Goldman Architects
Architect: Architects Mosher Drew Watson Ferguson
Builder: Rudolph & Sletten
Civil Engineer: Latitude 33
Landscape Architect: ETP Design
Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer: Shadpour Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineer: Michael Wall Engineering
Commissioning Agent: Equal Air Balance
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners
Featured on Archetype Fall/Winter 2010 Edition
Category : Blog
Part of a campus of public buildings designed to be more functional, efficient and accessible to the public, this project brings together county services that were scattered in separate locations.
Project Info
Location: 5555 Overland Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Project Area: 147,200 SF
Project Type: Office Building
Version: LEED NC 2.2
Certification Level: Gold
Points Achieved: 46
Certification Date: 2/08/2011
Project Team
Owner: County of San Diego
Developer: Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Group
Architect: RJC Architects
General Contractor: Roel Construction
Electrical Engineer: Michael Wall Engineering
Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer: McParlane & Associates
Landscape Architect: WRT Planning & Design
Civil Engineer: Latitude 33
Energy Modeler: Brummitt Energy Associates
Commissioning Agent: MBO
Utility Incentive: SDG&E’s Sustainable Communities Program
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners
Category : Blog