Fullerton student housing complex receives LEED Platinum
California State University's Fullerton Student Housing Phase III project in Fullerton, California, US has won LEED Platinum from the US Green Building Council.
The project, completed in August 2011, has been designed by Steinberg Architects and developed by PCL Construction Services, Incorporation. The housing complex spans 347,899 square feet with six buildings having a total bed capacity of 1,056. Out of this, five five-level buildings house double occupancy, and traditional dormitory style rooms. The sixth building encompasses one floor and sports a dining hall and central plant.
The complex also incorporates housing offices, conference and classroom space, laundry, community rooms on all stories, a large central pedestrian piazza area with a fountain, new student parking space, and upgraded storm drainage system.
The property incorporates various green features such as a four-pipe central plant HVAC unit, and sunshades. It comprises energy-saving glass and window systems. The building has been equipped with high-performance lighting systems and lighting controls. The lighting fixtures installed in the building outdoors are powered by energy-efficient LED. The facility also sports energy management systems.
Use of low-flow plumbing fixtures add to the building's sustainability by reducing water consumption. The facility also features bioswales for storm water management while incorporating low water consuming irrigation system and plants. In addition, the complex has reclaimed its existing site paving and concrete materials on site.
