West LA College

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West LA College Math Science Building Sustainabl
e Design Process
HOK Sustainable Design
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Sustainable Design Process

• Integrated Design Team
• Project Planning
• LEED Approach

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Integrated Design Team

• Architect HOK Architects
• Lab Planning AHSC McLellan Copenhagen
• MEP Engineers TMAD Engineers
• Structural Eng. Risha Engineering Group
• Landscape Ahbe Landscape Architects
• Civil Engineers Psomas
• Cost Estimating Davis Langdon

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Project Planning

• Project Facts
• Site Area 1.3 Ac.
• Math Science Building Housing Multiple
  Departments Faculty Offices
• Mathematics
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Dental Hygiene
• Planetarium
• Shared Lecture Halls
• Building Area - 90,000 GSF
• 30,000,000 Construction Budget
• Expected Completion 1st Quarter 2007

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Project Planning

• Planning Strategy
• Efficient Floor Plan
• Lab Module Coordinated with Structural Module
• Lab Wing Separated from Office Wing
• Lower Floor to Floor for Offices
• Separate Mechanical Systems
• Building Orientation
• Narrow Floorplates
• Daylighting Strategy

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Baldwin Hills Entry Plaza
Campus Green
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Site Plan
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Ground Level
Level 2
Shared Lecture/Lab with Planetarium
Life Sciences Department Faculty Offices
Level 1
Level 3
Level 4
Shared Lecture / Mathematics Department
Dental Hygiene Department
Life Sciences Physical Sciences Department
Physical Sciences Department
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View from the East Through the Plaza Bridge
Connection
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View from the North Lab / Lecture Building
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View from the South Lab / Lecture Office Wing
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LEED Approach - Scorecard

• Sustainable Sites 9 Points (14)
• Water Efficiency 2 Points (5)
• Energy Atmosphere 8 Points (17)
• Materials Resources 5 Points (13)
• Indoor Environmental Quality 11 Points (15)
• Innovation Design Process 4 Point (5)
• Total 39 Points (69)
• LEED Silver Certification 33 38 Points

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LEED Approach

• Sustainable Sites 9 Points
• Common Points
• Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage
  Changing Rooms
• Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity
• Stormwater Management, Rate or Quantity
• Stormwater Management, Treatment
• Landscape Ext. Design to Reduce Heat Islands,
  Non-Roof
• Light Pollution Reduction

CAMPUS PLAN

• Project Points
• Site Selection
• Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation
  Access
• Landscape Ext. Design to Reduce Heat Islands,
  Roof
• Light Pollution Reduction

COOL ROOF
HIGH CUT-OFF LIGHTING
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LEED Approach

• Sustainable Sites 9 Points
• Common Points
• Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage
  Changing Rooms
• Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity
• Stormwater Management, Rate or Quantity
• Stormwater Management, Treatment
• Landscape Ext. Design to Reduce Heat Islands,
  Non-Roof
• Light Pollution Reduction

• Project Points
• Site Selection
• Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation
  Access
• Landscape Ext. Design to Reduce Heat Islands,
  Roof
• Light Pollution Reduction

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
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LEED Approach

• Water Efficiency 2 Points
• Common Points
• Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50

HIGH EFFICIENCY IRRIGATION

• Project Points
• Water Use Reduction, 20 Reduction
• Low Flow Fixtures

LANDSCAPE PLAN
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LEED Approach

• Water Efficiency 2 Points
• Common Points
• Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50

LOW FLOW FIXTURES

• Project Points
• Water Use Reduction, 20 Reduction
• Low Flow Fixtures

NO FLUSH URINALS
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LEED Approach

• Energy Atmosphere 8 Points
• Common Points
• Renewable Energy, 5
• Renewable Energy, 10

PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY

• Project Points
• Optimize Energy Performance 30 Above T-24 (4
  Points)
• Additional commissioning
• Ozone Depletion

HIGH EFFICIENCY EQUIPMENT
HIGH EFFICIENCY LIGHTING
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LEED Approach

• HIGH EFFICIENCY MEASURES
• Exceed T-24 by 20
• High Performance Envelope
• Low-e Glass
• High Daylight Factor
• Economical Insulation

• Energy Atmosphere 8 Points
• Common Points
• Renewable Energy, 5
• Renewable Energy, 10

• High Efficiency Mechanical System
• Low Kw/Ton Chillers
• VFD Fans Pumps
• Premium Efficiency Motors
• Occupancy Sensors
• High Efficiency Boilers
• High Efficiency Lighting System
• Effective Building System Controls
• DDC Controls
• Occupancy Daylighting
• Lighting Sensors
• Demand Control Ventilation
• Variable Exhaust System on
• Fume Hoods

• Project Points
• Optimize Energy Performance 30 Above T-24 (4
  Points)
• Additional commissioning
• Ozone Depletion

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LEED Approach

• Materials Resources 5 Points
• Project Points
• Construction Waste Management, Divert 50
• Construction Waste Management, Divert 75
• Recycled Content, Specify 25
• Recycled Content, Specify 50
• Local/Regional Materials, 20 Manufactured
  Locally

CONSTRUCTION WASTE
RECYCLED MATERIALS
BIO BASED MATERIALS
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LEED Approach

• Indoor Environmental Quality 11 Points
• Project Points
• Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
• Construction IAQ Management Plan, During
  Construction
• Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before
  Occupancy
• Low Emitting Materials (4 Points)
• Adhesives
• Paints
• Carpet
• Composite Wood
• Indoor Chemical Pollutant Source Control
• Thermal Comfort, Comply with ASHRAE 55-1992
• Daylight and Views, Daylight 75 of Spaces
• Daylight and Views, Daylight 90 of Spaces

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LEED Approach

• Innovation Design Process 4 Points
• Project Points
• Educational Demonstration Facility
• Green Cleaning Housekeeping
• Fume Hood Commissioning
• LEED Accredited Professional
• 6 LEED APs on the Design Team

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West Los Angeles College Math Science Building