MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA

Project Overview

Saving energy is as easy as ZNE at MiraCosta College.

AMS brings MiraCosta’s vision of energy independence to life, delivering cutting-edge laboratory and prep space designed to LEED Platinum standards. Run on solar power, the Zero Net Energy building features 10kW PV panels mounted on a cool roof, site-optimized to generate as much energy as the building consumes each year. Large low-E windows daylight the space, with auto-dimming LED lighting available when needed. A natural ventilation system lessens the need for air conditioning, keeping lab space comfortable while filtering out impurities. Customized inside and out, the building features wipe-clean work surfaces and lab storage inside and stone veneer wainscoting on the façade—a stylish upgrade that unifies with the campus aesthetic.

Renewable energy and sustainable features reduce the carbon footprint
Slanted overhangs optimize PV orientation for maximum energy production
Modern one-story building echoes the campus look and scale

Client

MiraCosta Board of Trustees

Brand

GEN7

Size

3,360 SF

Project Scope

1 single-story GEN7 building, 2 modular science labs + prep rooms

Status

Completed August 2013

We want to do more than teach sustainability; we want to practice it in an everyday setting. Our Gen7 lab building fulfills our bold vision, as outlined in the college’s Institutional Goal #1, of being sustainable, lowering our environmental footprint and positioning the MiraCosta College District as a leader in environmental sustainability.