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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Chula Vista, California by Line and Space (designed using SketchUp and Revit)
November 10th, 2011 by Sanjay Gangal
Article source: Line and Space, LLC
As a “portal” to San Diego Bay’s ecologically unique Sweetwater Marsh, the new Administrative Headquarters for the US Fish and Wildlife Service provides a collaborative facility where in-house wildlife biologists and environmental education specialists perform work and analysis within the habitat. The light, open design offers a strong connection to the inspirational landscape while the multi-purpose Resource Room supports expanded environmental education programs. Integral interpretation enhances the visitor experience to increase usage and appreciation of the Refuge’s trails.
Name of Project: San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Location: Chula Vista, California
Year Completed: 2010
Client: US Fish and Wildlife Service
Lead Architectural Designer and Project Manager: Henry Tom, AIA, NCARB
Software used: Google SketchUp and Autodesk Revit
Resource Room (Images Courtesy Mike Torrey)
Project Architect: Johnny Birkinbine, AIA
Architectural Support Team: David Bullaro RA, Manny Kropf RA, Ray Jin, Jared Logue
Consultants: Neri Landscape Architecture (Landscape Architecture), Holben Martin & White (Structural), GLHN (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Technology Plus (Telecommunications), Drew George & Partners (LEED Administration)
General Contractor: PCL Construction
Credits:
All Drawings by: Line and Space, LLC
All photographs by: Mike Torrey
Conversation Area (Images Courtesy Mike Torrey)
Design of the LEED Gold project is highly influenced by site forces and resource conservation. Features include proper solar orientation, natural daylighting, passive heating and cooling techniques, water harvesting, solar hot water, and a 30 kW photovoltaic array. Concern for off-site views drove a low-profile structure that is in harmony with the land. The goal of mitigating bird strikes on windows directly influenced the architecture in the form of downward-angled glass so panes reflect ground rather than sky.
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