UCLA Housing Maintenance Facility

The project consolidates the Housing Maintenance administration and operational personnel in one facility located on the Northwest portion of the UCLA campus. The primary sustainability goal for this project is to reduce energy use and improve indoor environmental quality through daylight harvesting and natural ventilation.

Various site and building configurations and costs were evaluated during a Pre-Design Study phase leading to an approved concept and budget. The project was then enrolled in the Southern California Gas Commercial Sustainable Development Pilot Program for Passive and Low-Energy Strategies to inform some of the design decisions made in support of integrating passive and low-energy approaches into the building envelope. The roof volumes face south for optimal photovoltaic solar exposure and includes operable clerestory windows on the north for natural light and ventilation. Based on the building’s low energy demand and the roof’s capacity for energy production, the design is UCLA’s first zero net energy capable project.

The two-story, 20,600 GSF, facility is subdivided into three main volumes: the northernmost for Facilities high-bay storage; the middle for Housing high-bay storage and the southernmost with two stories. The ground floor will includes shops, lockers, restrooms and stairs and elevator to administrative offices on the second floor. A south-facing sloped roof capable of housing photovoltaic solar panels defines each of the main volumes. The roof orientation also allows for high clerestory windows facing north that offer abundant and beneficial natural light and ventilation opportunities.

On-site parking is primarily for the Housing and Hospitality fleet of electric carts and two trucks. A loading area for the storage areas is located on the west of the building along the relocated service driveway. A van accessible parking and a 20 feet drop-off area are provided near the main entrance to the building in the south facade. Additional site program includes an outdoor staff break area and electrical and mechanical yards.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Location: Los Angeles, California
Owner: University of California Los Angeles
Commissioned: 2017

TEAM MEMBERS

Paul Murdoch
Milena Murdoch
Eric Cunningham
Kin Lee

RECOGNITION

Designed for LEED Gold and Zero Net Energy