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Higher Education Projects
Imperial Valley Community College Science Bldg
Location:
Imperial, CA
Owner: Imperial Valley Community College
Architects: Sanders, Inc
General Contractor: Nielsen Construction, Inc
Construction Completion: January 2010
LEED Certification: successfully achieved LEED
Certification: NEED NC v2.2 Silver Level
LEED Consultant Services: Construction Phase LEED support
services
This 69,187 sq. ft., two story science classroom and
research facility houses classrooms, labs, offices and
associated administrative and support spaces for Imperial
Valley Community College. It is anticipated it will be the
first LEED certified education facility in Imperial County,
California.
Many sustainable features were incorporated into the design,
including Energy Recovery (ERV) units on HVAC outside air
intakes, high performance, and insulated exterior window
glazing, with low-e coating, exterior window eyebrows and
interior window treatments to control glare and thermal heat
gain. Insulation values in walls and in the ceiling was
exceptionally high, to help conserve energy in the harsh
desert climate. Indoor environmental quality features
included the use of low VOC adhesives, sealants, paints,
coatings, carpet, and composite wood. Lighting and thermal
comfort controls were installed to help ensure the
controllability of systems for occupant comfort. Additional
sustainable features include reduction of the heat island
effect, reduction of light pollution, reduced water
consumption through the use of low flow fixtures and native,
draught resistant landscaping. Efforts were made to source
construction materials locally to reduce transportation.
Care was taken to specify building materials and finish
products with high recycled content. Building wide
commissioning help ensured accurate calibration and
operation of the complex mechanical systems.
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