Location: 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, California
Type of building: Educational Facility
Size (Sq. ft.): 34,200
New construction
Estimated date of completion: 2004-2005
Cost: $11 Million
Owner: Foothill DeAnza Community College District
Designed By: Van der Ryn Architects in consultation with world-renowned energy expert Donald W. Aitken, P.h.D., and VBN Architects.
Sustainable Building Strategies:
Recycled steel framing and masonry, east-west orientation for passive solar benefits and natural daylighting, natural ventilation/operable windows, roof top photovoltaic panels to generate electricity, thermal mass in concrete floors, rainwater collection for irrigation, and nontoxic components in flooring and paints.
Information Contacts:
Van der Ryn Architects
245 Gate Five Road
Sausalito, California 94965
Phone (415) 332-5806
Fax (415) 332-5808
De Anza Community College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone (408) 864-8655
phillips@admin.fhda.edu
For more information contact: Office of Public Affairs, opa@calrecycle.ca.gov