The document discusses various sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives in California community colleges, focusing on specific case studies, such as the new main building at College of Marin and the Kirsch Center at De Anza College, which is recognized as the first LEED Platinum community college building. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable design, curriculum integration, and the achievement of LEED certification in enhancing environmental stewardship and educational outcomes. Additionally, it outlines strategic planning and the collaboration between faculty, staff, and students towards achieving climate-related goals and promoting green practices.

1. What it Takes to Get to Net Zero Energy Design: Los Angeles Harbor College Physical and Life Science New Building Case Example Discussion Bill Englert LAHC, James Matson HGA, Patrick Thibaudeau HGA Designing the Best Environments for Humans: Matrix-based Achievement OR a Response to Sustainable Operations & Curriculum V-Anne Chernock COM, Rob Barthelman VBN, Hormoz Janssens IEI Sustainability Design Trends in California Community Colleges

2. Designing the Best Environments for Humans: Matrix-based Green Achievement Or A Response To Sustainable Operations & Curriculum V-Anne Chernock COM, Rob Barthelman VBN, Hormoz Janssens IEI

3. College of Marin, IVC Main Building LEED-based Sustainability City College of San Francisco, JUF Design Team Driven Energy Efficiency De Anza College, Kirsch Center Curriculum Driven Sustainability Case Studies: Sustainable Planning and Design Approaches

4. College of Marin, IVC Main Building LEED based-design Case Study: V-Anne Chernock Director of Modernization College of Marin

5. Board of Trustees Resolution 2004 Site, design, deconstruct, construct, renovate, operate and maintain … models of energy, water and material efficiency Achieve the minimum: LEED rating of 26 points [on bond projects] Measure C Bond Program $249.5 million Modernization and new construction Three new building complexes Four renovations All to be LEED certified Add 3% to budgets for sustainability Related infrastructure projects Novato Kentfield San Francisco Oakland College of Marin

6. New Main Building Indian Valley Campus 37,000 Gross Square Feet Completion: Fall 2010 District Sustainability Goal: Minimum LEED TM Certified, Project has targeted LEED TM Gold

7. New Main Building (cont) Indian Valley Campus Building Designed to reach point-based achievement and accommodate the defined curricular programs. The building does consolidate the majority of campus curriculum and administration in a highly visible, accessible location at the foremost location on the campus.

8. New Main Building (cont) Indian Valley Campus Site: Building placement / orientation Open space Habitat restoration / protection Bio-pond / Storm water management Light pollution reduction Water efficient landscaping Transportation: Bicycle storage / changing rooms Preferred parking for HOV or FEV Parking capacity Public transportation Building: Placement, orientation Daylight harvesting Selection of materials High efficiency mechanical systems Utilizes campus geothermal system Low volume plumbing fixtures Occupant lighting controls Cool roof Opportunity for building as learning tool

9. College of Marin Other Sustainability Achievements Diamond P.E. Center LEED Gold earned* TransTech Complex LEED Silver New Fine Arts Building LEED Silver New Science Complex LEED Gold Not pictured: Performing Arts Building LEED TBD New Academic Center LEED Gold min.

10. Related Successes ACU Presidents Climate Commitment Signed in 2007 Emissions Inventory: 11,860 metric tons CO2e Climate Action Plan Transportation Demand Management Reduction of Purchased Electricity Green Technology Summit 2009 Pioneer Award To a Community College Board for Advancing a Green College Program Facilities and Instructional Programs Considered Photovoltaic Systems Buildings Parking Lots Geothermal Heat Exchange Systems Kentfield Campus Indian Valley Campus

11. Instructional Programs Solar Technician Certificate Program Center of Sustainable Horticulture Water Management Technology and Education Center Environmental Landscaping Environmental Science and Ecology Clean Air Car Courses Combustion Engine Conversion Program

12. City College of San Francisco Joint-Use Facility Design Team Driven Energy Efficiency Case Study: Hormoz Janssens, PE, LEED AP Principal Interface Engineering Inc.

13. Sustainability 1996: Board policy asserting focus on sustainability Solid waste management; hazardous materials; conservation and air quality; transportation; purchasing; grounds-keeping; facilities; and curriculum, education and staff development. 2003: the College adopted a Master Plan (MP) Guide development of all new facilities and renovation of existing facilities. 2004: A Master Plan Environmental Impact Report California Environmental Quality Agency (CEQA) identifying the potential environmental impact of all the projects and provided recommendations for mitigating these impacts. 2005: Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The College joined (AASHE). 2006: Sustainability Plan, Board Resolution Students, faculty, staff and administrators appointed by their constituencies to develop plan. 2007: Sustainability Prospectus Additionally address social and economic sustainability. San Francisco Oakland City College of San Francisco City College Ocean Campus

14. City College of San Francisco Joint-Use Facility 103,000 Gross Square Feet Completion: July 2010 District Sustainability Goal: None

15. Joint Use Facility, Planning City College of San Francisco

16. Natural Ventilation, Transformative Concept Joint Use Facility Joint Use Facility Performing Arts Tech Center Bookstore Student Center Double loaded corridor Single loaded balconies with atrium Single loaded corridor, zigzag balconies Plan Section

17. Natural Ventilation, Transformative Concept Joint Use Facility Double loaded corridor Single loaded balconies with atrium Single loaded corridor, zigzag balconies

18. Solar Sharing - West Joint Use Facility Joint Use Facility Performing Arts Tech Center Bookstore Student Center Double loaded corridor Single loaded balconies with atrium Single loaded corridor, zigzag balconies Fins Effective Fins not Effective Shading and Window Recess Beneficial

19. Solar Sharing - East Joint Use Facility Morning Sun Afternoon Shade Heat gain, beneficial b/w 7-9am No shading required, Deep window recesses

20. Opportunities For Natural Ventilation Site Wind Conditions Joint Use Facility San Francisco Wind Data All Hours 8am to 10pm ** Over half the calm annual hours occur at night between 10pm and 8am** City College Ocean Campus

21. Tools Utilized to Prove Assumptions Joint Use Facility First Assumption

22. Tools Utilized to Prove Assumptions Site Wind Analysis Joint Use Facility Results From Modeling

23. Roof Skylight Ventilators Shaped to Harness Wind Joint Use Facility Natural Ventilation Diagram

24. Implementation of Final Design Solution Joint Use Facility Natural Ventilation Diagram

25. Velocities of Displacement Ventilation Joint Use Facility

26. Overhead Performance When Heating Joint Use Facility

27. Negative Pressure And Atrium Fans Joint Use Facility

28. Overall Site Concept, Revised Joint Use Facility Results From Modeling

29. Integration Phase & Cost Savings Measures Joint Use Facility Item Cost Air handling units (80,000 CFM) $ 520,000 Ductwork (70,000 LBS) $ 700,000 Duct appurtenances $ 530,000 Controls $ 170,000 Terminal boxes, piping trim $ 125,000 Air handler piping and trim $ 50,000 Structural steel pads $ 20,000 Shafts (170 sf @ $400/sf) $ 68,000 Mech room (1,400 sf @ $400/sf) $ 560,000 Mechanical Total ($23/sf) $2,095,000 Building Total ($7.20/sf) $ 648,000 Total ($30.20/sf) $2,743,000

30. De Anza College Kirsch Center Curricular Vision Driven Design Case Study: Rob Barthelman Principal VBN Architects

31. Sustainability Campus Sustainability Vision: “ At De Anza, we — faculty, staff and students — all have important roles in the daily practices and long-term strategies that nurture environmental sustainability on campus and in our community. Our commitments are critical so that present and future generations may have a decent way of life without destroying what ultimately sustains all life on earth — natural ecosystems or what is more commonly known as the environment” San Jose De Anza College De Anza College Opened to students in September 2005, the Kirsch Center is the lead demonstration building for energy innovation and sustainability in the California Community College system, rated as the first community college LEED platinum building in the nation.

32. De Anza College Kirsch Center 22,000 Gross Square Feet Completion: 2005 District Sustainability Goal: Societal Impact and LEED TM Rating First LEED Platinum Community College Building

33. Establishing an Environmental Curriculum Kirsch Center Mission Statement The Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies commits to environmental protection as a fundamental objective and integral part of educating our students and the public. We will accomplish this through an interdisciplinary approach partnering with industry, government, utilities and other academic institutions. “ More than a teaching facility – to be an instructional tool for the students and the local community”

34. Establishing an Environmental Curriculum Kirsch Center Ten-Step Approach to Sustainability View ecology and economy as mutually dependent Reduce the consumption of energy, land, water, and other resources Minimize the production of waste and pollution Create healthy and productive classrooms and work spaces Demonstrate energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies Encourage use of environmentally preferable products Promote the use of transportation alternatives Optimize operational and maintenance practices through education and training Foster a team approach to understanding and addressing changing environmental issues Encourage policies and procedures for schools and colleges to achieve a leadership position with regard to environmental stewardship

35. Developing the learning tool Kirsch Center Raised Plenum Mechanical Gravity Ventilation Radiant Flooring

36. Developing the learning tool Kirsch Center Raised Plenum Mechanical Gravity Ventilation Radiant Flooring

37. Developing the learning tool Kirsch Center

38. Developing the learning tool Kirsch Center

39. Inspiring learning environment Kirsch Center

40. Inspiring learning environment Kirsch Center

41. Inspiring learning environment Kirsch Center

42. Inspiring learning environment Kirsch Center

43. Inspiring learning environment Kirsch Center

44. “ I’ve seen students’ lives change here. Some come without focus or direction and they find a life’s purpose in helping the environment. We train leaders here. They are happy here.” “ Now that we have this green building, there are so many spinoffs. We can barely keep track. It’s created a life on its own.” “ The love that went into this place is coming back many fold.” Julie Phillips, Morgan Family Chair in Environmental Studies at the Kirsch Center Inspiring learning environment Kirsch Center

45. Curricular Vision Driven Design Kirsch Center

46. Designing the Best Environments for Humans: Matrix-based Green Achievement Or A Response To Sustainable Operations & Curriculum V-Anne Chernock Director of Modernization College of Marin Rob Barthelman, AIA, LEED AP Principal, Educational Facilities VBN Architects Hormoz Janssens, PE, LEED AP Principal Interface Engineering, Inc . [email_address] . . [email_address] . . [email_address] . .