San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, Carlsbad Building Photos, California architecture design images
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
Administrative Headquarters, Carlsbad Architecture design by Line and Space, CA, USA
Oct 26, 2011
Location: San Diego Bay, Southern California, USA
Date built: 2010
Design: Line and Space
US Fish and Wildlife Service Administrative Headquarter
photos : Mike Torrey
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex
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 and is hoped to increase usage and appreciation of the Refuge’s trails.
Design of the LEED Gold project is highly influenced by site forces and resource conservation. Features include a 30 kW photovoltaic array, proper solar orientation, natural daylighting, passive heating and cooling techniques, and water harvesting. 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 sky.
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge – Building Information
Year Completed: 2010
Client: US Fish and Wildlife Service
Architect: Line and Space, LLC
Lead Architectural Designer, Project Manager: Henry Tom, AIA
Project Architect: Johnny Birkinbine, AIA
David Bullaro, Manny Kropf, Ray Jin, Jared Logue (Architectural Support Team)
Consultants
Landscape Architecture: Neri Landscape Architecture
Structural: Holben Martin & White
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical: GLHN
Telecommunications: Technology Plus
LEED Administration: Drew George & Partners
General Contractor: PCL Construction
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge images / information from Line and Space Architects, USA
Location: 6010 Hidden Valley Rd, Carlsbad, California 92011, United States
Contact: (760) 930-0168
Location: 6010 Hidden Valley Rd, Carlsbad, California 92011, USA
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Comments / photos for the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge – US Fish and Wildlife Service Administrative HQ design by Line and Space page welcome
Website: www.fws.gov/sandiegorefuges/