Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management
Sustainability - Indoor Air Quality
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A academic laboratory, classroom, and administration building, with concrete and stucco cladding, in a mild temperate climate and campus context. A high-sustainability building, based on active energy efficiency, daylighting, shading, and high recycled content materials.
"Products in the building were required to meet a stringent low volatile organic compounds (VOC) criteria. Installation of products was sequenced to reduce the possibility of VOC sinks. All mechanical systems were run for a period of one week at full capacity, then all the filters were changed prior to faculty and staff moving in, thus greatly improving indoor air quality. All paints, adhesives, and finishes in the building exceed the new 2005 South Coast Air Quality Standards. All material in the building is free of asbestos, formaldehyde, and CFCs."
— Donald Bren School
"Minimal volatile organic compunds in adhesives and sealants. Operable windows; permanent air monitoring system."
— USGBC LEED certification summary
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