• Courtesy of Miller Hull

Environmental Health and Safety Facility

Santa Cruz, CA

Business Type

Campus waste management facility

Size

7,000 square feet

This new facility helps manage the increase in the campus' waste stream from regulated materials, while caring for the local environment.

Architect

Miller Hull

Owner

University of California

Sustainability

Certifications

  • Pursuing LEED Silver

Progress Report

  • Outperforms the CEC Energy Code 2013
  • Meets the Labs21 Environmental Performance Criteria

Special features

  • Caissons raise the building to allow for extra elevation across a unique ravine
  • Passive cooling helps keep the space comfortable while using low energy
  • Variable air volume 100% outside air make-up air unit

Blog Coverage

Managing Waste and Protecting the Environment

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