Fort Baker in California was established in 1897 by the U.S. Army to support coastal defenses. Buildings were constructed from 1902-1905. The objective is to adaptively develop the site as a world-class lodge and conference center while minimizing impacts. Historic buildings will be rehabilitated according to preservation standards, and non-historic buildings will be replaced with sustainable, compatible designs to achieve LEED certification. The project will create a center for learning through partnerships and bring experts to the site.

1. Fort Baker, California

3. Early History
• Established early
1897 by U.S. Army
to support seacoast
defense batteries
• Parade Ground and
buildings constructed
1902 to 1905
• Designed as a new
model for Army life

4. Development Objectives
• Adaptively develop the site as world class lodge and conference center with
restaurant, meeting space, and spa/Healing Arts Center. Minimize room
count (as well as traffic and other site impacts) to greatest extent possible.
• Develop existing buildings (on National Register of Historic Landmarks) in
accordance with Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Historic Rehabilitation.
• Demolish and replace non-historic Capeharts with contemporary, yet
compatible, sustainably designed buildings.
• Achieve LEED Silver or Gold Certification for entire project.
• Create a center for ongoing learning (lectures, workshops, conferences,
classes). Incorporate and collaborate with the NPS’ Institute at the Golden
Gate, as well as other partners, to bring the brightest minds and ideas to
Cavallo Point.

5. Building 605 Interior after Construction

6. Historic Rehabilitation – Post-Construction
Common Building Interiors
Building 602
Farley Bar

7. Historic Rehabilitation – Post-Construction
Common Building Interiors
Building 602
Murray Circle Restaurant

8. 602 Second Floor – Pre-Construction

9. New Lodging Construction

10. New Lodging

11. Healing Arts Center-
Post-Construction

12. Healing Arts Center
Post-Construction

13. Sustainability Measures-LEED Credits
• Site Selection • Materials
– Rehabilitation of Previously Developed Brownfield – Recycling areas in all rooms and public spaces
site (Asbestos, Lead in Soils, Underground – Extensive Building Reuse
Storage Tanks) – Over 80% of construction waste diverted
– Access to Public Transportation-Shuttle – Extensive use of recycled, regionally produced, or
– Bike Storage rapidly renewable materials
– Preferred Parking for Carpools and Hybrids
– Maximized Open Space-2 to 1 ratio
– Storm Water Design-Infiltration Ponds, Permeable • Indoor Quality
Parking – Non smoking facility
– Light Pollution Reduction-Dark Skies Initiative – Natural Ventilation
– Low emitting materials (paints, carpets, adhesives,
sealants)
• Water Efficiency – Radiant Heating
– Water Efficient Landscaping-Weather Monitoring, – Individual lighting and thermal controls
Drip Irrigation, Drought Tolerant Species
– Day Lighting and Views
– Water Use Reduction – Efficient Fixtures, Dual
Flush Toilets, Reclaimed Water System at
Laundry
• Innovation & Design
– Habitat Restoration- Mission Blue Butterfly
• Energy & Atmosphere Habitat; Propagation of 58,000 Native Plants
– Commissioning of all Mechanical Systems – Green Housekeeping/Operations
– Refrigeration Management-No CFCs – Green Building Education-Tours and Materials
– On Site Renewables-Thin Film Solar Panels – Innovative Technologies Utilized for Wastewater
Reclamation
– Optimized Energy Performance-Tight, Well
Insulated Buildings, Efficient Mechanical Systems, – LEED accredited professionals on Design,
Natural Ventilation, Efficient Appliances, Low E Engineering and Construction Teams
Glass

15. Thin Film Photovoltaic Install

16. Recycled Cotton Denim Insulation
Hydronic Radiant Heating

17. 58,000 Native Plants
Grown from Seed
Collected within Watershed