The Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters was honored with the Project of the Year award by the U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) at the 20th Annual USGBC-CA Green Gala on December 11 in Hollywood, CA. This esteemed recognition celebrates premier green building practices that embody sustainability and resiliency. OC San was also awarded honors in the Energy / Operational Carbon category.
Designed by HDR, Inc., the OC San Headquarters incorporates numerous environmental components, such as using the hot water from the reclamation plant for heating and achieving net zero energy. The building design integrates sustainable features and materials, including a hybrid of mass timber columns and decking combined with exposed steel-braced framing. The Headquarters not only serves as an efficient environment for collaboration, but as a strong civic space to serve the community.
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