How did we create the first LEED Platinum Student Union in California? PRESENTED BY: Lynn Cacha, Director, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, Bob Schulz, AIA Campus Architect; Associate VP of Real Estate, Planning & Development Craig Hamilton, FAIA, LEED AP Principal, Cannon Design CHESC June 18,2014

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 = 33,391
Number of Votes = 3,428
Voter Turnout = 10.27%
Yes = 356 (10.4%)
No =  3,072 (89.6%)



REFERENDUM HISTORY SPRING 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 = 30,267
Number of Votes = 2,512
Voter Turnout = 8.30%
Yes = 1,890 (75.2%)
No =  622 (24.8%)
 Student Leadership Center Student Org Space Satellite Fitness Center Food Court Lounge Space Associated Students Office Space Pub and Grille Bowling and Games Conference and Meeting Space

REFERENDUM  HISTORY 
SPRING 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 Replacement
 Student Population = 29,256
Number of Votes = 4,045
Voter Turnout =  13.83%
Yes = 2,200 (54.4%)
No =  1,845 (45.6%)

What’s Different This Time? The First LEED Platinum Student Union REFERENDUM  HISTORY 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

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LEED 2009 for New Construction Point Distribution Site Water Energy Materials Indoor Air Regional Priority Innovation Certified: 40+ Silver: 50+ Gold: 60+ Platinum: 80+

Design Strategies

Campus Fabric Do we need this one? Campus Connections

Campus Fabric Or this one. Campus Connections

Campus Fabric Campus Connections

Campus Connections

Implementation Strategies 40% ENERGY REDUCTION Reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with energy use UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK Collects rainwater eliminating discharge into municipal storm sewer system, supplies irrigation water Implementation Strategies PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR SYSTEM Promotes onsite renewalasble energy whaile reducing carbon consumption GREEN ROOF Reduces heat island effect while promoting natural habitat VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SUNSCREEN Rpovides shade and reduces heat loads SUNSHADE DEVICE Increases useablity of exterior, Reduces heat island effect OPERABLE WINDOWS In office areas, increases ventilation effectivness and control RADIANT FLOOR SYSTEM Concrete structural slabe provides heating and cooling mass LEED Platinum 80 Points: Current Target 89 points PERVIOUS PAVING Reduces water run off and pollutants

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 Ventilation Strategy Operable Window Natural Ventilation Indoor Air Quality

Photovoltaic Panels Demonstration Roof-Mounted PVs 355 11th Street Remote PV Array

Vegetated Roof

Materials- Recycling Building for Fill Reused concrete under building for Aggregate fill and pre-cooling Existing Building

Water Conservation – Cistern for Water Storage Example of Water Storage Tank Water Storage Tank Below Courtyard

View from North

View from North

Green Education Program Educational Signage Example of Educational Materials

How did we create the first LEED Platinum Student Union in California? PRESENTED BY: Lynn Cacha, Director, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, Bob Schulz, AIA Campus Architect; Associate VP of Real Estate, Planning & Development Craig Hamilton, FAIA, LEED AP Principal, Cannon Design CHESC June 18,2014