University of California, Santa Barbara San Clemente Graduate Housing Facility
Santa Barbara, California- Size: 382,000 SF
- Cost: $140M
- Completion Date: April 18, 2007
- Benchmarks: Design for LEED Silver
The San Clemente Graduate Housing project is located adjacent to the UCSB Campus and the community of Isla Vista. The housing framework is comprised of courtyards and walking passages that together create a rich pattern of enclosed community space punctuated by views to the natural environment as well as linkages to the larger community.
Sustainable Features
- Public transportation access
- Heat island reduction landscaping
- Water efficient landscaping
- Cool roofing
- Enhanced refrigerant management
- Construction waste management
- FSC certified wood
- Use of regional materials
- Low VOC material selection
- Maximum use of daylight to reduce need for artificial lighting
