Institutional

Beyond Efficiency provided schematic-phase LEED consulting services to support bridging documents for the Bill and Adele Jonas Center, a facility that will support events, meetings, training, and other activities. The facility will include accommodation for a minimum seating capacity of 250, a raised stage, state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, commercial kitchen and counter area, patio areas, and flex space.

Rendering courtesy of brick.

Given the oceanside location of Esalen, high levels of insulation, and passive solar orientation, these units have very low heating demands and aren't expected to have cooling concerns. To align with the client's goals for low first cost and systems simplicity, we designed the mechanical systems to include electric resistance baseboard radiators paired with through-the-wall (ductless) heat recovery ventilators (HRVs).

Construction was completed in the fall of 2017.

Pacific Collegiate School (PCS) is a college preparatory public charter school whose mission is to provide a rigorous academic curriculum with a focus in the arts and languages. As a public school, PCS is free and open to all. The school was recently named 25th best high school school in the nation by U.S. & News Report, and top charter school in California. 

Chatham University's new Eden Hall Campus is turning a 388-acre plot of land into Chatham's School of Sustainability and the Environment.