LEED Platinum Projects

Sustainable Features

• Passive solar building orientation and shading devices to take advantage of and control solar gain
• Natural ventilation and cross ventilation in each apartment
• High-performance exterior envelope
• Daylighting optimization
• Energy-efficient building systems
• Water conservation with low-flow plumbing fixtures
• High-albedo materials/finishes to reduce heat island effect on roofs
• Rooftop photovoltaics infrastructure
• Recycled and sustainable building materials
• Bioswale landscape for storm water drainage and filtration
• Drought-tolerant landscaping

Project Details

• Project Manager: Charles Kaminski
• Architect: Kieran Timberlake
• Contractor: Swinerton Builders, Inc.
• Completed: 2011

LEED Scorecard (PDF)

Sustainable Features

• Rooftop photovoltaic panels provide renewable energy that feeds into the campus grid.
• LED fixtures, dimming controls and daylighting/occupancy sensors enable reduction in lighting power density and help improve energy efficiency.
• Expanded metering provides use loads for HVAC, lighting, plug loads, equipment and EV charging stations andan  energy dashboard demonstrates LEED compliance to building occupants and visitors.
• A modular heat pump chiller generates Chilled Water and Heating Hot Water simultaneously; the building targets 24% reduction in energy from ASHRAE 90.1-2007 baseline and is designed to comply with prerequisites of the Labs21 program.
• Low flow/flush fixtures throughout the building reduce water consumption by approximately 40%.
• Vertical and horizontal exterior shading helps to control heat solar gain and building heating and cooling needs.
• Native and drought-tolerant plants restore site vegetation to the building footprint and reduces outdoor water use.
• Non-potable, reclaimed water and efficient irrigation system connected to the campus reclaimed water loop is used for 100% of landscaping irrigation.
• Condensate generated by building HVAC equipment is connected to the campus reclaimed water loop.

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Project Details

• Program Manager: Mark Rowland
• Executive Design Professional: Perkins+Will
• Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
• Completed: Spring 2022

LEED Scorecard (PDF)

Sustainable Features

• High efficiency air handling system
• Hybrid tempered air system for offices with operable windows
• Recovered condensate water from air handling units used for irrigation and toilet flushing
• Low flow plumbing fixtures
• Dynamic exterior sun shade system
• High albedo roof surface
• Maximized day lighting in offices and laboratories

Project Details

• Project Manager: Mark Rowland
• Architect: Zimmer Gunsel Frasca Architect, LLC
• Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
• Completed: 2014

LEED Scorecard (PDF)

Sustainable Features

• Shading devices to protect the glazing from the ocean/sun glare
• Natural ventilation through operable windows into all portions of the building.
• Central Chiller controls for the 4 Labs on the third floor using VFD's for high efficiency
• Large windows facilitating natural Daylighting into all workspaces, conference rooms, offices and labs
• Locally controlled task lighting
• Hydronic heating system with local controls
• Energy efficient glazing
• Energy efficient building construction
• Water conservation w/low use plumbing fixtures
• High albedo materials/finishes to reduce heat island effect on roofs
• Rooftop photovoltaics in addition to use of power generated from "green" sources
• Recycled and sustainable building materials
• FSC certified wood siding and shading materials
• Bioswale landscape for storm water drainage and filtration
• Native and Drought tolerant landscape materials

Project Details

• Project Manager: Kathy Lord
• Architect: THA Architecture, Inc.
• Contractor: Rudolph & Sletten, Inc.
• Completed: 2013

LEED Scorecard (PDF)

Sustainable Features

• Building massing, solar orientation and exterior shading devices to control solar gain
• Augmented natural ventilation designed for future climate and comfort adaptation
• Increased outside air ventilation with the use of operable windows and trickle vents
• High-performance, low-carbon building enclosure design
• Daylighting and views optimization.
• High-performance building HVAC and electrical systems
• High-efficiency, low-energy LED lighting fixtures
• Water conservation achieved with low-flow plumbing fixtures
• High-albedo materials/finishes to reduce urban heat island effect
• Rooftop photovoltaics for clean renewable energy generation
• Modular micro anerobic digester generates on-site renewable energy (bio-gas) and organic fertilizer from food waste
• Recycled and sustainable low-carbon building materials
• Bioswales and native landscapes to reduce storm water runoff and improves filtration and removal efficiencies
• Drought-tolerant landscaping supported by reclaimed non-potable water (Purple Pipe)
• Expansive network of inviting outdoor biophilic green spaces
• Exterior light trespass is minimized, reduces sky-glow and improves nighttime visibility for better human and animal well-being
• Improved walk and bike scores from pedestrian orientated building and site design
• Landscape design includes native and regionally appropriate plants that provide new habitats for birds and pollinators
• Supporting healthy indoor environments, interior materials were selected and procured to reduce contaminants that are odorous, irritating or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and building occupants
• Each building features healthy materials selections, extensive daylighting, scenic coastal views and connections to the Southern California climate, which facilitate mental and physical wellness
• Construction and demolition waste management planning focused on recovering, reusing and recycling materials
• Parking structure has generous lightwells and increased structural loads, allowing for future conversion to additional academic space

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Project Details

• Project Manager: Matthew Smith
• Executive Design Professional: HKS in association with Safdie Rabines Architects
• Contractor: Clark Construction
• Completed: Fall 2020

LEED Scorecards (PDF)

• Ridge Walk Academic Complex Building 1
• Catalyst Building 2
• Kaleidoscope Building 3
• Tapestry Building 4
• Mosaic Building 5
• The Jeannie Building 6

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• LEED scorecard