The University is located at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains where the edge of the campus erodes into the high desert of Southern California. Although located in an arid region, most of the existing campus is covered in green lawn and shrubs. The project announces its environmental intentions by carving five acres out of the campus green for a “demonstration desert garden” which signals a new sensibility to water use and environmental concerns. The garden reduces irrigation requirements by 78% using drip irrigation and native planting. Unwanted ground water via wells from the adjacent San Andres fault line will provide 100% of the irrigation water for the project. The building is 21.5% better than T-24 and photovoltaic panels provide 15% of the building energy needs. The building and site, work as one showcasing sustainable features to the future teachers who in turn will educate tomorrow’s leaders.
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