PRESENTED BY: Lynn Cacha, Director, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union,

Bob Schulz, AIACampus Architect; Associate VP of Real Estate, Planning & Development

Craig Hamilton, FAIA, LEED APPrincipal, Cannon Design

CHESCJune 18,2014

How did we create the first LEED Platinum Student Union in California?

• Project Team:

• SDSU

• CannonDesign

• P2S

• Lynn Simon and Assoc.(now Thornton Tomaseti)

• Sundt Construction

• OCI, Construction Managers

• History:

• The role and Place of the Union at SDSU

• Process:

• Referendum and Student Support

• From Renovation and Expansion to New Construction

• Design and Construction:

• Pandering or Progress?

• Who’s values, What Language

SDSU Historical Icons

REFERENDUM HISTORY

Fall 2002: Fail"Shall the current SDSU mandatory student body center fee of $71 per semester and $4.58 per unit up to maximum of $53.38 for the summer term be increased over three years for the purpose of expanding and modernizing Aztec Center?" Student Population = 33,391Number of Votes = 3,428Voter Turnout = 10.27%Yes = 356 (10.4%)No = 3,072 (89.6%)

REFERENDUM HISTORYSPRING 2006: Trying Again:"Shall the current SDSU mandatory student body center fee by $11 per semester effective Fall 2006 and an additional $45 per semester effective Spring 2010, for the purpose of expanding and modernizing the campus student union facilities?" $51,000,000; 130,000 SF Primarily Renovation

Student Population = 30,267Number of Votes = 2,512Voter Turnout = 8.30%Yes = 1,890 (75.2%)No = 622 (24.8%)Student Leadership Center

Student Org SpaceSatellite Fitness CenterFood CourtLounge SpaceAssociated Students Office SpacePub and GrilleBowling and GamesConference and Meeting Space

REFERENDUM HISTORYSPRING 2010: Starting Over"Shall the current SDSU mandatory Student Body Center Fee be increased by $94 - from the current amount of $143 per semester ($9.58 per unit up to maximum of $113.38 for the summer term) to $237 per semester ($16.58 per unit up to maximum of $187.38 for the summer term) - effective in fall 2013 for the purpose of replacing and expanding the campus student union facility? $101,000,000; Demolition and ReplacementStudent Population = 29,256Number of Votes = 4,045Voter Turnout = 13.83%Yes = 2,200 (54.4%)No = 1,845 (45.6%)

What’s Different This Time?• The First LEED Platinum Student Union• Expanded Program Space• Appropriate Architecture• Cost Based on Schematic Design

What’s Different This Time?• The First LEED Platinum Student Union• Expanded Program Space• Appropriate Architecture• Cost Based on Schematic Design

REFERENDUM HISTORYSPRING 2010:

LEED 2009 for New Construction Point Distribution

Certified: 40+ Silver: 50+ Gold: 60+ Platinum: 80+

Site Water Energy Materials Indoor Air

InnovationRegional Priority

Design Strategies

Campus Connections

•Campus Fabric

Campus Connections

•Campus Fabric

Campus Connections

•Campus Fabric

Campus Connections

40% ENERGY REDUCTION Reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with energy use

GREEN ROOFReduces heat island effect while promoting natural habitat

VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SUNSCREEN Rpovides shade and reduces heat loads

OPERABLE WINDOWSIn office areas, increases ventilation effectivness and control

SUNSHADE DEVICEIncreases useablity of exterior, Reduces heat island effect

RADIANT FLOOR SYSTEMConcrete structural slabe provides heating and cooling mass

PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR SYSTEMPromotes onsite renewalasble energy whaile reducing carbon consumption

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKCollects rainwater eliminating discharge into municipal storm sewer system, supplies irrigation water

PERVIOUS PAVING Reduces water run off and pollutants

Implementation Strategies

LEED Platinum 80 Points:Current Target 89 points

Cost Metrics:$ Under $40,000$$` $40-$100,000$$$ $100-$250,000$$$$ Over $250,000

Cost Metrics:$ Under $40,000$$` $40-$100,000$$$ $100-$250,000$$$$ Over $250,000

•Natural Ventilation •Indoor Air Quality

Operable Window

Ventilation Strategy

•Photovoltaic Panels

Demonstration Roof-Mounted PVs

355 11th Street Remote PV Array

•Vegetated Roof

•Materials-Recycling Building for Fill

Existing Building

Reused concrete under building for

Aggregate fill and pre-cooling

Example of Water Storage Tank

Water Storage TankBelow Courtyard

• Water Conservation –Cistern for Water

Storage

View from North

View from North

•Green Education Program

Example of Educational Materials

Educational Signage

PRESENTED BY: Lynn Cacha, Director, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union,

Bob Schulz, AIACampus Architect; Associate VP of Real Estate, Planning & Development

Craig Hamilton, FAIA, LEED APPrincipal, Cannon Design

CHESCJune 18,2014

How did we create the first LEED Platinum Student Union in California?