The Gap, Inc.

GAP

Location: 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA                                                        
Type of building:
 Commercial office building
Size (Sq. ft.): 
195,000
New construction 
of a pre-cast concrete and glass office building
Date completed:
 1998
Cost: 
$60 million
Owner:
 Gap Inc.
Designed By: 
William McDonough + Partners, Design Architects, Gensler, Interior Designer and Ove Arup & Partners USA, Mechanical, Structural and Electrical Engineers

Sustainable Building Strategies

Native grass roof, raised floors, under-floor ventilation and wiring systems, 30% more energy-efficient than Title 24, daylighting, shading, operable windows, low VOC carpet, certified wood flooring, no added formaldehyde MDF, low VOC paint, recycled-content ceiling tiles, certified wood veneers, recycled-content Café countertops, recycled-content office furniture, and salvaged eucalyptus wood for interior benches.

Lessons Learned

Gap Inc. estimates a four-to-eight year payback period due to energy and operational efficiency measures included in the design.

Contact Information

  • Maria Moyer-Angus at the environmental office, (415) 427-2212
  • Website

For more information contact: Office of Public Affairs, opa@calrecycle.ca.gov