2014 San Diego Continuing Education Sustainability Report

sustainability 2014 campus report

contents 5. seeds of change 7. climate change and the entire living world 9. climate change and curriculum 12. climate change, policy, and construction 14. california state climate regulations 17. reducing greenhouse gas emissions 18. green building policy 20. renewable energy 22. recycling 24. calsense makes sense 26. smart metering 28. stormwater management 30. sustainable landscaping 33. rooftop gardens 34. sustainable materials 38. transportation 40. leed 42. san diego continuing education's ecc phase ii wing and mid-city campus 44. san diego continuing education's mesa college campus and west city campus 46. san diego continuing education's north city campus 48. awards

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seeds of change at an individual level our needs are basic: shelter, security, and sustenance. in order to meet these needs precious resources are required: clean air, water, and energy. we also have needs at a community level. as such, we are responsible for sharing and using the finite resources we have at hand to both meet our current needs and preserve our diminishing resources. this publication shares a myriad of techniques and strategies the san diego community college district (sdccd) has utilized in managing the construction of multiple projects at san diego continuing education. these projects are funded by the

$1.555 billion

propositions s and n construction bond program. the district’s sustainability initiatives focus attention on actions that can be most impactful in its operations, in the communities it serves, and on the environment. practices like irrigating drought-resistant groundcover with reclaimed water helps diminish the sdccd’s impact on the local water supply. designing buildings that illuminate interior spaces by pulling in natural light increases comfort and productivity to those in them. photovoltaic panels installed over parking lots shade cars and generate electricity, which helps offset electrical costs. in addition to these practices, the district has developed curriculum that supports students pursuing careers in green industries such as urban farming and sustainability. these innovations allow the san diego community college district to deliver high-quality education while leading the way in sustainable construction practices.

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climate change affects the entire living world, through changes in ecosystems and biodiversity. ecosystems provide a rich array of benefits to humanity including fisheries, drinking water, fertile soils for growing crops, buffering from climatological impacts, and aesthetic and cultural values. these benefits are not always easy to quantify, but they translate into jobs, economic growth, health, and human well-being.

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climate change and the entire living world Changes in the global climate can be seen across the United States in a multitude of ways; these changes are primarily attributable to human activities. Since 1895 the average temperature in the U.S. has risen by 1.5ºF, with more than 80% of this increase happening after 1980.

The prevalence of extreme weather events has increased in recent decades, excessively high temperatures, an increase in heavy downpours or severe droughts have become prevailing trends in the past 50 years.

Climate change attributable to human actions is projected to exponentially increase if emissions of heat trapping gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are not regulated.

These gases already ensure a hotter tomorrow, how hot tomorrow will be solely depends on human involvement.

Many sectors locally, nationally, and globally have already seen tangible effects of climate change – agriculture, infrastructure, human health, water resources, and others.

The interplay between climate change and other environmental and societal factors is delicate and can either moderate or intensify the direction and pace that our climate is shifting.

Planning efforts will help mitigate the impact humans will have on climate change but implementation is limited.

If plans can be turned into actions, public health, economic development, the protection of natural systems, and overall quality of life will be positively affected.

heavily relied upon for water storage; the eastern U.S., despite projections of increased precipitation, is experiencing water shortages. Competition for clean water among municipal, environmental, and agricultural interests further complicates the politics of a waning water supply. Compounding the issue is water quality.

Challenges in this arena focus on sediment and contaminant concentrations after heavy downpours.

U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) 2013 DRAFT. “Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States.” Pages 5, 8, and 10. http://ncadac globalchange.gov/

Ecosystems in many regions are suffering from fluctuations in the reliability of their water supply due to climate change. In the western United States melting snowpack is

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San Diego Continuing Education, established in 1914, is the largest educational institution of its kind in the nation. Its seven unique campuses are located throughout the city, and provide pathways that lead to vocational certificates and associate degrees at City, Mesa, and Miramar Colleges. An additional 200 community locations support a variety of classes and enrichment programs.

In 2011, Continuing Education provided green building and sustainable energy classes, and hands-on work experience to over 400 students. The six-week, 120-hour program included curricula on green building practices, energy efficiency, renewable fundamentals and installation basics, and work readiness training. Continuing Education continues to develop new community, industry, and business partnerships to maximize public resources.

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climate change and curriculum

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climate change and curriculum

San Diego Continuing Education has built the only state-of-the-art facility in the region with a hands-on green energy program learning environment that includes lab and lecture space and a training simulator, which makes Continuing Education the sought-after partner for implementing necessary energy-efficient training to meet California Public Utilities Commission 2020 requirements. The Sustainability Training and Resource Center (STAR) is housed within the larger Skills Center complex, adjacent to Continuing Education’s main campus.

The STAR Center supports the District’s major collaborative effort with California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) to expand training and job opportunities in the energy-efficient careers.

CCSE trains contractors

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who in turn, expand their businesses by hiring trained workers.

The facility includes a weatherization simulator used for energy auditing with high-tech infrared monitors; insulation demonstrations and applications; solar panel installation and maintenance; classroom facilities with a “telltail” pressure house to demonstrate energy savings and building envelope efficiencies, and a mobile HVAC combustion lab which allows weatherization training can be taken offsite—anywhere in Southern California.

The vision for the STAR Center is to become the regional Southern California green technology training center, promoting all aspects of energy conservation and sustainability, including wind and wave power generation.

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California State Climate Regulations Senate Bill 375 was passed in 2008 to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused indirectly by urban sprawl throughout California.

The bill offers incentives for local governments to execute planned growth and development patterns around public transportation in addition to revitalizing existing communities.

Metropolitan planning organizations (MPO's) work with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to reduce vehicle miles traveled by creating sustainable urban plans with a focus on housing, transportation, and land use.

Urban projects consistent with the MPO’s Sustainable Community Strategy can bypass the California Environmental Quality Act’s GHG emission environmental review. This provides developers with an incentive to comply with local planning strategies which support the state’s effort for emission reduction in the land-use and transportation sectors.

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The Global Warming Solutions Act, or Assembly Bill 32 (AB-32), was adopted in 2006 by the California legislature and establishes two key emissions reduction strategies. The first requires that California emissions be capped at 1990 levels by 2020, and the second establishes an enforcement mechanism for the program, with monitoring and reporting implemented by the CARB. In 2008, the AB-32 Scoping Plan was released by the CARB to describe the measures needed to meet the requirements set by AB-32. In addition to partnering with local governments to encourage the establishment of regional emission reduction goals and community regulations, the scoping plan uses various mechanisms to reduce emissions statewide, including incentives, direct regulation, and compliance mechanisms.

Assembly Bill 1493, widely known as “The Pavley Bill”, authorizes the California Air Resource Board (CARB) to establish regulations to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions by 18% by 2020 and 23% by 2030 from 2002 levels. This aggressive bill was temporarily blocked by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in March 2008 but later received a waiver of approval for implementation throughout California in June 2009.

The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) was established in January 2007 by Executive Order S-01-07 and requires California fuel providers to decrease lifecycle carbon intensity of transportation fuels by 10% from 2007 levels by 2020.

Executive Order S-3-05 was signed by the Governor of California in 2005, thereby identifying the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/ EPA) as the primary state agency responsible for establishing climate change emission reduction targets.

The Climate Action Team was formed to implement Executive Order S-3-05.

Shortly thereafter in 2006, the team introduced GHG emission reduction strategies and practices to reduce global warming. These measures are aimed at meeting the Executive Order’s longterm goal of reducing GHG emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050.

On July 1, 2012, Assembly Bill 341 required businesses and public entities, including schools and school districts that generate four cubic yards or more of waste per week and multi-family units of five or more, to recycle. Assembly Bill 341 also establishes a statewide goal of 75% diversion of solid waste to landfills. The purpose of this new law is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting commercial solid waste to recycling efforts and expand opportunities for additional recycling services and recycling manufacturing facilities in California.

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reducing greenhouse gas emissions The San Diego Community College District is committed to complying with Assembly Bill 32 – the Global Warming Solutions Act. The Act requires the District to: •

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Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 to 1990 levels Reduce electricity consumption by 20% in existing and new stateowned buildings by 2015

By the time the Propositions S and N construction bond program concludes it will have been responsible for more than doubling the District’s total square footage, including parking, to more than 5.6 million square feet.

In 2008 the SDCCD’s largest source of emissions was related to commuting, which composed 46% of total emissions. The second largest source (31%) is purchased electricity, followed by

the use of natural gas to heat buildings via boilers and to produce electricity (9%).

Campus emissions during the 20032008 period show that an increase in building size does not necessitate an increase in emissions.

On a per-squarefoot basis, overall greenhouse gas emissions were lower in 2008 than they were five years prior despite a 21% increase in the District’s physical footprint.

since 2003 san diego continuing education’s square footage has increased by 28%. during the 2003 – 2008 period, emissions related to san diego continuing education decreased by 5%.

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green building policy In 2003, the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees established a Green Building Policy and Major Renovation Standards to govern all projects that meet the minimum requirements. The intent of the policy is to provide District students, faculty, and staff with working and learning environments that are thermally, visually and acoustically comfortable, energy-efficient, material-efficient, water-efficient, easy to maintain and operate, safe and secure, and sited in

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an environmentally responsible manner.

To support this policy, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification, at minimum, is pursued for all eligible projects.

All new buildings and major renovations are required to exceed Title 24 of the State of California’s Code of Regulations energy efficiency standards by at least 10%. Of the energy utilized by the project, 10% must be renewable with at least 5% of the total project’s energy generated on site. The balance is to be supplied by

utility companies as green power. All projects are expected to achieve at least 75% waste diversion of construction and demolition debris. In some cases, diversion rates have been higher than 90%.

Performance goals are in place for indoor air quality to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Indoor Air Quality checklist.

Goals are also outlined for the use of sustainable materials or products containing recycled content.

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renewable energy The San Diego Community College District's Green Building Policy requires at least 5% of a project’s total energy to be generated from renewable resources such as solar or thermal energy.

Data from the California Center for Sustainable Energy show that the District is one of the top producers of renewable energy among all educational entities within San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) territory. Of the photovoltaic systems installed under the California Solar Initiative, SDCCD constitutes 2.367 mega watts (MW) of the total. To date, the District’s solar installations have generated approximately 13,500,000 kWh, saving over $700,000 in utility costs.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this is the equivalent of: • • • • • •

Saving nearly 9,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions CO2 emissions from the energy used by 818 homes for one year Greenhouse gas emissions avoided by recycling 3,212 tons of waste instead of sending it to the landfill Carbon sequestered annually by 7,345 acres of U.S. forests Annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1,886 passenger vehicles CO2 emissions from 373,355 propane cylinders used for home barbeques

The SDCCD Solar installations include a SDG&E-owned system atop the roof of the Skills Center at the Educational Cultural Complex, which generates a total of 66.6 kW. A District-owned rooftop system at Continuing Education’s Mid-City Campus generates nearly 83,000 kWh each year.

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recycling the district continues to divert a signiďŹ cantly higher percentage of its waste stream than the 50% required by legislation.

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calsense makes sense In order to comply with regional requirements for water conservation and to reduce water costs, the SDCCD implemented a standardized irrigation control system.

By using grants from the county’s water authority, the SDCCD was able to pilot a year-long test of the Calsense weatherbased centralized control system,

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selecting a variety of surfaces and environments.

At the conclusion of the pilot, conducted from October 20082009, data showed that the system produced a 40% reduction in water use, saving the District of over 37 million gallons of water.

As a result, the Calsense system is now incorporated as the District

standard for all new construction projects.

The Calsense system projects an overall average water savings of 30%. Calsense is capable of detecting catastrophic main line breaks down to a single irrigation head.

The controllers measure evapotranspiration (ET) and rainfall utilizing a rain gauge and a soil

moisture sensor.

When sufficient soil moisture is detected, the system does not irrigate. As moisture measurements indicate water is needed, the system restarts.

The computerized system also generates a variety of valuable reports on water usage, savings, and total rainfall.

Automatic alerts are sent out to alert staff

of possible line breaks.

It also allows the SDCCD to monitor the irrigation controllers from a web-based platform.

San Diego Continuing Education's Calsense water saving highlights, January December 2013:

84% Continuing Education West City Campus 642,727 Gallons | 84%

74% Continuing Education Skills Center 3,485,546 Gallons | 74%

66% Continuing Education Educational Cultural Complex 5,824,777 Gallons | 66%

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smart metering numerous meters have been installed throughout the District at a variety of locations, measuring: Voltage per phase Voltage line to line Voltage line to neutral Current per phase Poser factor per phase kWh, Consumption kW, Demand

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Frequency kVA per phase kVar per phase THD, Voltage line to neutral THD, Voltage line to line THD, Current per phase

Chilled Water and Heating Hot Water – BTU Meters Total Energy Total Flow Energy Rate Flow Rate Supply Temperature

Glossary: BTU: British Thermal Unit KvA: Kilovolt-Amps kVar: Kilovolt Amp Reduction kW: Kilowatt kWh: Kilowatt Hours THD: Total Harmonic Distortion

The District participates in SDG&E’s Critical Peak Pricing program by remotely resetting thermostats. With the installation of a one million gallon chilled water storage tank, the SDCCD has a new way to reduce demand.

The District has completed numerous lighting retrofits by leveraging the SDG&E On-Bill Financing

program, as well as monitoring-based retro-commissioning in less efficient buildings through the California Community College Investor Owned Utility Partnership program.

The SDCCD plans to implement a Tridium smart metering system districtwide.

Electric meters, segregated by voltage load, and BTU meters

for monitoring chilled water, heating hot water, and natural gas consumption are being installed on all buildings. This data will be available via a dashboard to help staff determine if facilities are performing appropriately and where maintenance time and resources should be focused.

The SDCCD will be able to compare

buildings, look at year over year changes, and evaluate building groupings to identify ways to modify and incentivize more energy-conscious behavior. The SDCCD will use this data to develop a loadshedding algorithm for peak events.

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stormwater management An effective stormwater management system goes a long way toward maintaining San Diego’s regional water quality. Stormwater is runoff from heavy rainfall that does not seep into the ground. As it flows across streets, parking lots and other surfaces, runoff picks up sediment and pollutants, and carries them into the storm drain system. These pollutants can include chemicals, pesticides, animal waste, debris, and other materials washed off roadways, sidewalks, buildings, and vehicles. Unlike the sanitary sewer system, the storm drain system does not connect to a wastewater treatment plant but flows directly into local waterways, such as the San Diego River and bays. If left untreated, these pollutants have a serious effect on local water quality.

At Continuing Education's West City Campus, pervious concrete is used in the parking lot to help manage runoff. Pervious concrete is made with large aggregate that allows water to pass directly through, thereby reducing the runoff from the site. West City also has a small stormwater detention basin at its southern entry. The basin resembles a small pond when filled, providing an aesthetic as well as functional value.

At Continuing Education's North City Campus, a dry well is in place to help collect and filter stormwater runoff. The dry well receives runoff from the rooftop and site. Dry wells can capture and filter a significant amount of stormwater runoff.

The SDCCD is required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to have in place a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The District’s Facilities Management division includes a SWPPP manager to work with the campuses and construction sites to ensure compliance with EPA regulations and reporting requirements.

Bioswales are a stormwater best management practice typically found along parking lots and roadsides to collect and treat stormwater runoff. These swales may look like small depressions or channels in the ground using vegetation and rocks or other materials to filter runoff and trap pollutants.

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Landscape plans across the District are designed to respect the character of the existing sites, while at the same time enhancing them with vegetation and other elements that provide a more drought-tolerant environment that requires less maintenance. The designs are intended to provide year-round, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments appropriate for each campus setting. Many designs include hardscape and benches or seating areas to serve as outdoor classrooms or gathering spaces. The types of plants used for landscaping are a combination of California-friendly trees, shrubs, and groundcovers.

These low water use plants grow well in San Diego's Mediterranean-type climate, with the ability to tolerate less water and, in some cases, high summer temperatures. They include several species native to San Diego County. The irrigation design and equipment incorporates a number of proven water and soil conservation methods. The SDCCD’s standardized irrigation system uses an automatic controller that measures the amount of moisture in the air and soil, and automatically adjusts water accordingly. Plants are grouped by “hydro zones� so that those with similar requirements for sun and water exposure are clustered together to increase irrigation efficiency.

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rooftop gardens Green roofs are an increasingly popular strategy for mitigating what is known as an urban heat island (UHI), a developed urban area that is significantly warmer than nearby rural areas. As these urban areas are built out, buildings, roads and other infrastructure replace open land and vegetation. These changes cause urban regions to become warmer than their rural surrounds, forming an “island” of higher temperatures.

Heat islands can occur on the surface and in the atmosphere. On a hot day, the sun can heat exposed urban surfaces such as roofs and pavement, to temperatures as much as 50–90°F hotter than the air, while shaded or vegetated surfaces — often in more rural surroundings — remain close to air temperatures.

With regards to urban heat islands, green roofs — or rooftop gardens — work by shading roof surfaces. These cooler vegetated surfaces reduce the heat transmitted into the buildings or re-emitted into the atmosphere. The growing medium of the plant material also protects the underlying layers from exposure to wind and ultraviolet radiation.

The SDCCD has plans to install green roofs at several projects, including Continuing Education's North City Campus.

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SUstAiNAblE MAtEriAls 1. Kalwall panels are structural composite panels formed by permanently bonding specially-formulated fiberglass-reinforced translucent material to a grid core. This unique construction reduces solar gain while maximizing thermal insulation and produces a healthier climate.

2. Trespa paneling is made up of wood-based fibers reinforced with resin and manufactured under high pressure and high temperature.

Options for finishes are almost limitless and the products typically last the life of the building.

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3. Cradle to Cradle Certified™ materials can be deconstructed and recycled back into their original materials again and again so that waste is never created. These products can include carpet and carpet tile backing, often made from recycled bottles.

4. Linoleum floors contain linseed oil, rosin, wood flour, limestone and natural pigments, and are backed with jute – all of which are natural materials.

Harvesting these raw materials and producing linoleum demands relatively little energy and there are no toxic byproducts.

5. Bamboo is a 100% sustainable resource since it does not require replanting after harvest. It is extremely durable and is tougher than typical hardwood surfaces. It can take about 3-5 years for bamboo to reach full maturity. Traditional hardwoods can take 20-120 years to mature.

6. Terrazo tile is composed of naturally occurring aggregates; recycled glass, plastic or bits of mirror; and processed cement or epoxy. It is extremely durable, requires low maintenance, and typically lasts the life of the building.

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SUstAiNAblE MAtEriAls 1. Recycled rubber play surface areas used at our parentchild development centers are made from recycled scrap tires and other rubber materials. In addition to providing excellent durability, recycled rubber surfaces provide a safer play surface than concrete or asphalt.

2. Lattice ceiling diffuses daylight and allows for excess heat to rise and escape.

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3. Pervious concrete allows stormwater to pass directly through, thereby reducing the amount of runoff from the site that would be displaced by typical concrete or asphalt paving. It is traditionally used in parking areas and is a recognized best management practice by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for stormwater management.

4. Daylighting is the practice of placing windows or other openings and reflective surfaces in a manner that maximizes the use of natural light and reduces the need for artificial light. This can include the use of high, vertically placed windows known as clerestory windows that allow natural light to filter through buildings or the use of tubular skylight fixtures.

5. Recycled plastic fencing is designed to make the rails and posts look like they are made from actual wood. Plastic fencing is an environmentally friendly product made from milk jugs and other recycled plastics. Unlike pressure-treated wood, there are no hazardous chemicals to leach out. A single section of fencing can recycle as many as 525 one gallonsized milk jugs.

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transportation The SDCCD promotes the use of public and shared transportation. Bus stops are generally within a few minutes walk of all campuses.

For those who like to bike to campus, safe bicycle parking is widely available.

For bicyclists working or attending classes at the Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) Skills Center, locker rooms with showers are available.

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Each of the Continuing Education campuses is served by the MTS system.

The future César E. Chávez Campus is served by MTS bus route 3 and the orange line trolley.

The Mid-City Campus is supported by bus routes 965 and 13; MTS bus route 3 and the orange line serve Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) campus attendees. The North

City Campus has two MTS stops within a few minutes’ walk, one near the corner of Aero Drive and the other on Aero Court.

San Diego Continuing Education Mesa College Campus is adjacent to the Rosa Parks Transit stop.

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new Blink charging stations for electric vehicles have been installed throughout the District as part of ECOtality’s nationwide Electric Vehicle (EV) Project deploying electric vehicles and charge infrastructure in 18 major cities.

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LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the U.S. Green Building Council is an internationally recognized green building certification, providing third-party verification that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving energy savings, water efficiency, reductions of CO2 emissions, improved indoor environmental quality, stewardship of resources, and sensitivity to project impacts on the environment.

Currently, the SDCCD is on track to obtain 42 LEED certifications, more than any single organization in San Diego County. LEED certifications for San Diego Continuing Education include:

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LEED GOLD: Educational Cultural Complex Skills Center West City Campus

TRACKING LEED GOLD: Student Services Center

LEED SILVER: Continuing Education Mesa College Campus

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TRACKING LEED SILVER: Fire Science and EMT Training Facility Cafeteria/Bookstore + Student/Campus Center College Services Center Library/Learning Resource Center New Administration Building Science Building Renovation

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San Diego Continuing Education's ECC

ECC Phase IIB Wing Bio: San Diego Continuing Education's Educational Cultural Complex Phase IIB Wing project added an 18,135-square-foot wing to the main building, which replaced all bungalows, modular classrooms, labs, and support rooms on campus. 19,700 square feet within the main 42

building was renovated to improve office, counseling and teaching areas as well as labs.

Low water use: Low-flow plumbing fixtures reduce water consumption in the new areas by 40%. Water-efficient landscaping uses native and adaptive landscaping techniques.

High-efficiency irrigation systems reduce exterior

Natural lighting: Access to natural light helps increase occupant comfort and productivity.

insulation levels, daylighting and natural ventilation opportunities, lighting, and mechanical system selection, resulting in 25% savings in energy use.

Energy conservation: Advanced energy modeling was used at the onset of the design phase to help optimize window design, placement and shading,

Recycled materials: Recycled and regionallyharvested and manufactured materials account for over 20% of the total materials used.

Only wood and wood

water consumption by over 50%.

Phase IIB Wing and mid-city campus

products coming from sustainably harvested sources were used.

LEED: The project is on track to obtain a LEED Silver certification. mid-city campus Bio: San Diego Continuing Education's Mid-City Campus is an integral part of the City Heights Community.

Over a 12-year period, nine different projects were constructed to create a true urban village. The large arched entry portico of the building faces the new library, theater, swim center, park, and elementary school across the street. The threestory, 58,400-squarefoot educational facility contains 34 classrooms, computer labs, a media

resource center, and related support spaces.

Photovoltaics: Rooftop solar panels support a portion of the building's energy needs.

Amenities: Since its completion, Mid-City has been the recipient of a National American Institute of Architects (AIA) Award for Socially Responsive Building,

The Helen Putnam Award, a National Bridge Builders Award, and an Orchid awards from the San Diego AIA Foundation. The facility includes 50 underground parking spaces.

Exceed state requirements: The project exceeds the State of California’s Title 24 requirements by 30%.

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San Diego Continuing Education's Mesa

Continuing Education Mesa College campus

Parent/Child programs, and Emeritus programs for adults age 55+.

and opens windows automatically when the weather is comfortable.

Bio: San Diego Continuing Education's Mesa College Campus is two-story, 38,500-squarefoot facility that consolidated programs that were previously offered in temporary classrooms. The facility accommodates English as a Second Language, Disability Support programs and services,

Natural lighting: Building design maximizes the use of natural lighting to increase comfort for students, faculty, and staff and reduce energy consumption.

Exceed state requirements: Highefficiency plumbing fixtures and mechanical systems contribute to an energy efficiency rating that exceeds state requirements by as much as 43%.

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Heating/cooling: A cutting-edge passive ventilation system disengages the air conditioning system

LEED: The project was awarded a LEED Silver certification.

West City Campus Bio: San Diego Continuing Education's nearly 39,000-squarefoot, two-story West City Campus was built to replace a complex of four outdated single-story buildings. The campus, located near the Point Loma community, was planned and built to be Continuing Education’s Campus of Excellence for Hospitality and Consumer Science.

College campus and west City Campus

Natural lighting: Low E-rated windows and solar tubes maximize natural daylighting, reducing the demand for energy that cooling and artificial lighting require.

Sensors automatically dim lights in response to changes in natural light levels.

Water efficiency: Lowflow and waterless plumbing fixtures reduce water consumption by over 40%, saving

an estimated 386,000 gallons of water per year. A high-efficiency irrigation system waters the grounds and automatically adjusts itself to local weather.

Drought-resistant plants: Trees and shrubs were selected for their compatibility with the area, to provide shade, and for their hardiness.

and concrete from the old parking lot were crushed and reused as part of the base under the new building.

Certain construction materials are made from recycled goods, such as countertops made from recycled newsprint, fences made from recycled plastics, and play surfaces made from recycled tires.

Recycled materials: The old concrete foundations

Landfill diversion: About 90% of the construction

waste (approximately 200 tons) was sorted, recycled, and diverted from local landfills.

LEED: The project was awarded a LEED Gold certification.

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north city campus Bio: San Diego Continuing Education's North City Campus is a two-story, 42,000-square-foot facility designated as the Campus of Excellence for Multimedia and Innovation. The facility provides technology-

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rich classrooms, computer labs, multipurpose areas, and administrative offices to support business technology curriculum.

Natural light: Open entry courtyard provides daylighting and natural ventilation to the majority of the interior

spaces. Low-E glazing maximizes natural light and reduces the energy demand that artificial lighting and cooling require.

Low water use fixtures: Low-flow plumbing fixtures reduce water consumption by 30% as compared to standard fixtures.

Exceed state requirements: This project exceeds State of California energy efficiency standards by 35%.

Automation: Sensors automatically dim lights in response to changing light conditions. Sensors also automatically open and close windows and

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shut down heating/ cooling units when windows are open.

Recycled materials: Materials with high recycled content were used on this project.

Drought-resistant plants: Drought-tolerant plants were chosen for the landscape

design to save on water consumption.

Storm water: A drywell was installed to treat storm runoff.

Landfill diversion: A minimum of 75% of total construction waste was diverted from local landfills.

Heating/cooling: A green roof was installed to mitigate heat gain.

Water efficiency: Waterefficient landscaping with high-efficiency drip irrigation system.

LEED: The project is on track to obtain a LEED Gold certification.

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awards, accolades, kudos American Public Works Association, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter 2013 Honor Project, Structures - $26 - $75 million: San Diego Mesa College Student Services Center 2013 Project of the Year, Structures - Over $75 million: San Diego City College Math & Social Sciences Building 2012 Project of the Year: San Diego Miramar College Police Station 2011 Chapter Project of the Year Award - 2.4 Megawatt (MW) Power Purchase Agreement American Society of Civil Engineers, San Diego Chapter 2013 Award of Excellence: San Diego City College Math & Social Sciences Building 2013 Outstanding Award in Sustainable Technology: San Diego Mesa College Student Services Center 2010 Outstanding Engineering Feasibility Project: San Diego Miramar College Infrastructure Project 2009 Award of Merit in Sustainable Technology: San Diego Continuing Education West City Campus California Higher Education Sustainability Conference 2011 Best Practice for Sustainable Design: San Diego City College Career Technology Center 2010 Best Practice for Water Efficiency and Site Water Quality: Standardization of Calsense Irrigation Control System ENR California 2013 Best Project: Continuing Education Mesa College Campus San Diego Gas and Electric 2013 Higher Education Energy Champion 2012 Honorable Mention: Energy Champion 2011 Honorable Mention: Energy Champion 2010 Honorable Mention: Energy Champion UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference 2009 Best Practice - Student Sustainability Program: San Diego City College Urban Farm 2009 Best Practice - Lighting Design and Retrofit: Harry West Gym 2008 Honorable Mention - HVAC Retrofit: Districtwide Upgrades to HVAC Systems

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SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT The mission of the San Diego Community College District is to provide accessible, high-quality learning experiences to meet the educational needs of the San Diego Community.

Board of Trustees: Mary Graham . Rich Grosch . Bernie Rhinerson Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. . Peter Zschiesche Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D., Chancellor Presidents: (Interim) Lynn Ceresino Neault , Ed.D., San Diego City College Pamela T. Luster, Ed.D., San Diego Mesa College Patricia Hsieh, Ed.D., San Diego Miramar College Anthony E. Beebe, Ed.D., San Diego Continuing Education Christopher Manis, Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management Jack Beresford, Director, Communications and Public Relations The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) includes San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College, and San Diego Continuing Education. The SDCCD is governed by its Board of Trustees. no oral or written representation is binding on the SDCCD without the express approval of the Board of Trustees.

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