UCSD
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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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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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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Goody’s Place and Market is an existing student lounge located within the Thurgood Marshall College of the University of California, San Diego campus. The building’s interior has been superiorly re-designed and constructed as a small dining facility in accordance with strict guidelines from the US Green Building Council.
The building is centrally located on UCSD’s Thurgood Marshall College campus, making it accessible to all students in the college. The new dining facility will provide an easy “to-go” restaurant option for students traveling between the dormitories and classrooms.
Project Info
Location: Thurgood Marshall Campus at University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA 92093
Project Area: 4,239 SF
Project Type: Education
Version: LEED CI 2.0
Certification Level: Silver
Points Achieved: 29
Certification Date: 10/20/2010
Project Team
Owner: University of California, San Diego
Architect: Alfredo Araiza Associates
Builder: PCL Construction
Civil Engineer: K & S Engineering
Electrical Engineer: C&G Electrical
Mechanical Engineer: BTA Engineering
Plumbing Engineer: BTA Engineers, Inc.
Structural Engineer: A-Zed Structural Engineers
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners, Inc.
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Located in the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Robert Paine Scripps Forum is an ocean-front conference center facility with breathtaking views and state of the art equipment.
Project Info
Location: 8610 Kennel Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
Project Area: 15,577 SF
Project Type: Conference Center
Version: LEED NC 2.2
Certification Level: Certified
Points Achieved: 29
Certification Date: 08/20/2009
Project Team
Owner: University of California San Diego
Architect: Safdie Rabines Architects
Contractor: Jaynes Corporation of California
Landscape Architect: Aerea
Structural Engineer: Flores Lund
MEP / Lighting Consultant: Integrated Engineering
Civil Engineer: Fuscoe Engineering
Acoustic Consultant: Dohn Associates
LEED Consultant: Drew George & Partners
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