New San Francisco Federal Building Projected to Reduce Energy by 40% Below Standards
General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service Pacific Rim Region
The new San Francisco Federal Building is a landmark that both dramatically energizes the city skyline and is a major milestone in the GSA’s mission to develop sustainable buildings. The new San Francisco Federal Building’s aesthetics are bold, making it a design that will stand as a distinctive and compelling addition to the skyline. Its layout and functions celebrate the importance of the city and the urban environment, combining amenities and public space that will enhance the immediate area and the adjacent neighborhood.
The new workplace will support the energy and spirit of those who work there and those who visit. Its systems are outstanding examples of integrated engineering and sustainable design, reflecting the wise stewardship of limited resources.
This project is anticipated to initiate a new generation of highly energy efficient Federal projects. The design team has, in conjunction with the local utility company, GSA, and building technology specialists at UC Berkeley, produced a building that is projected to reduce the overall energy consumption by as much as 40% below Title 24 standards (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, Building Energy Standards). GSA believes the sustainable design principles of this building reflect government’s goals as well as represent San Francisco’s progressive nature.
This project is remarkable in that many design agendas weave together through an integrated and holistic approach to produce a building that is sensitive to the worker, fits the neighborhood, makes business sense, and is sustainable.
Together, these attributes make this a project that will stimulate critical interest for years to come, and serve as an inspiration for other Federal projects.
For further information, contact:
Maria Ciprazo
Project Executive
General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Region 9
San Francisco Project Executive Branch (9PCE)
maria.ciprazo@gsa.gov
