J. Craig Venter Institute
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership
Aggressively pursuing carbon neutrality through innovative environmental design, the J. Craig Venter Institute aims for net-zero site electricity
consumption and zero-discharge for all wastewater. Once complete, it will be the first lab building to achieve this exceptionally high level of performance.
DETAILS
LOCATION: LA JOLLA, CA
AREA: 45,000 SQ FT
COST: $35 M
DATE: IN CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
LEED PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
LEED PLATINUM TARGET
Strategy
Atelier Ten is guiding the design team on various sustainable strategies that expand upon best practice standards set by the EPA’s Labs 21 program, and the USGBC’s LEED rating system.
To minimize energy use, the proposed design includes radiant cooling, evaporative cooling of ventilation air, and displacement ventilation to reduce loads. A photovoltaic canopy over the entire building will provide 100% on-site renewable power generation. Water demand will be reduced through high efficiency fixtures, on-site rainwater collection, use of native and adapted vegetation, and recycling process water for non-potable uses within the building.
By providing early design testing of proposed strategies for efficiency, performance, and maintainability, Atelier Ten is helping the design team shape the building to achieve its goals.