University of California Merced: Kolligian Library

UC Merced set out and achieved the bold initiative of becoming the first LEED certified campus in the United States. Founded in 2005 as the tenth (and newest) university in the University of California (UC) system, most campus activities occurred in the Leo & Dottie Kolligian Library during the first semester as many of the old buildings were not yet completed. The building is more than a traditional library, serving multiple functions including: the main library, student union, administrative offices, and technology services.

Located in the hot Central Valley, the building looked to reduce solar heat gain with thoughtfully designed sun-mitigation strategies such as deep-recessed and louver-shaded facades. The performance of the building envelope helps control energy consumption while still providing views to the campus and landscape beyond. The forward-thinking design has led the building itself to LEED Gold certification.

Year:

2006

Facade Area:

86,000 sq ft

Location:

Merced, CA

Market:

education

Height:

62 ft

Owner:

University of California

General Contractor:

Swinerton

Architect:

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Awards:

 
Design Excellence Award
AIA - Sierra Valley, 2011

Green Good Design Award
Chicago Athenaeum, 2009

Energy Efficiency Integration Merit Award
Savings By Design, 2007



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