Green Building Current Projects

 
These are some of the major projects through UCSC's Physical Planning and Construction. Please visit http://ppc.ucsc.edu/cp/projects for a full list of projects, project descriptions, and their environmental impact documents. Since input for projects is most useful early on in the project design phase, see the university's five-year capital plans, which includes a full list of upcoming projects. These can be found at http://budget.ucop.edu/nonstate/5yrnstcp.html or the Office of Planning and Budget's site at http://planning.ucsc.edu/capital/.

East Campus Infill Apartments

(Planning--Construction in July 09)
 
Two 7-8 story buildings between Crown/Merril Apts and Crown College. Will provide around 100 apartments and accommodate 550-600 students. Aiming for LEED-NC silver, if possible. 
  • Efficient plumbing fixtures; 
  • Drought resistant & native landscaping; 
  • Intensive storm water management system; 
  • Living roof on part of one of buildings; 
  • Site furniture to be constructed from wood harvested from site; 
  • Divert 75% or more of construction waste from the landfill; 
  • High density infill development, site adjusted to minimize removal of trees; 
  • 261 trees to be removed will be reused for campus projects; 50 new trees to be planted on site.

Coastal Biology Building

(Preliminary Design--Building committee has student seats open)
 
First building from Marine Sciences Campus Area Plan, more TBA.

Marine Sciences Campus Area Plan

(Planning)
 
Plan for development at Marine Sciences Campus, formerly the Long Marine Lab. Potential for net-zero energy usage with passive and active solar energy, wind power, thermal heat exchangers, and energy efficiency. 
  • Integrated storm water management, compact design, and wildlife corridors to protect surrounding area. 
  • First buildings should achieve LEED gold certification; 
  • Goal of ""living buildings"" which produce as much of their own energy and deal with as much of their own waste as possible, incorporating natural processes. 
  • Potential to treat sewage on site and reuse water for toilet flushing and irrigation. 
  • Rainwater harvesting possible; 
  • If successful, retain existing desalination demonstration plant for use on the Marine Sciences Campus. 

Biomedical Sciences Facility

(Ready for construction)
 
Four-story 92,300 gross square foot structure would provide laboratories, faculty offices, and a vivarium. Incorporates Labs21 Environmental Performance Criteria to reduce energy consumption; will exceed CA Title 24 energy efficiency standards by 20%; designed to be LEED-NC silver certified. 

Porter College Seismic and Capital Renewal Projects & College House B Addition

(Bidding)
 
Seismic corrections and renovation of Porter College Dining Commons building and Porter College House B. Will add bed spaces without increasing the building footprint. 
  • Energy efficiency upgrades (insulation, efficient light fixtures with occupant sensors and timers, Energy Star appliances in residence hall kitchens, higher efficiency boilers) will mean that the renovated building will use less energy and natural gas than the existing building. 
  • Older plumbing fixtures will be replaced with low-flow models. 
  • Purple pipes will allow for future use of grey water, rainwater, or recycled water for toilet flushing.

Porter College Dorm Bldg A

(Design)
 
Renovation, structural improvements, and additional floors to add about 30,500 gross square feet and 177 additional student beds. Aims for LEED-NC silver certification. 
  • Provides on campus housing, reducing commute traffic, while not increasing the building footprint. 
  • Increase energy and water efficiency; 
  • Purple pipes for future use of grey water, rainwater, or recycled water for toilet flushing; 
  • Storm water managed on site; 
  • Green building materials wherever possible.

Want to know more about how sustainable the current and future construction at Porter is? Read more here.

Cowell Student Health Center Expansion & Seismic Improvements

(Construction)
 
Renovation of existing health center and addition. Aims to be LEED-NC silver certified. 
  • Waterless urinal and more efficient toilets; 
  • Planter boxes for storm water detention; 
  • Reinforced turf in place of pavement for a turnaround area for service vehicles; 
  • Recycled and other green building materials.

Cowell College Dining Commons Seismic Upgrade and Renovation

(Construction completed May '09)
 
Renovation and seismic retrofits of existing dining hall. Goal is LEED-CI certified. 
  • Over 75% of construction waste diverted; 
  • Recycled and rapidly renewable products; 
  • Low and no-VOC materials; 
  • Water efficient fixtures.

Ranch View Terrace Housing Phase I

(Construction)
 
74 below-market for-sale units, 21 rental units, and a community center with a community garden and play area for faculty and staff housing. Will include a storm water management system; 
  • Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance landscaping; 
  • High efficiency forced air heating; 
  • Energy efficient appliances; 
  • Low flow faucets; 
  • Planting of deciduous trees in strategic locations to reduce sun and wind exposure; 
  • No A/C provided; 
  • Cementious siding instead of wood; 
  • Recycling and construction management plan.