explores the Orange Coast College (OCC)
Allied Health, Biology and Consumer
Sciences (ABC) Building, a two-story
multi-disciplinary complex in Costa Mesa,
California.
architects, Richard Neutra, not only
designed many of the major buildings on
the campus, but also was the campus
master planner. Therefore, our response to
this context held special opportunities and
responsibilities.
"Biorealism," the main circulation spine,
all lobbies, and social spaces have been
designed as protected exterior spaces
with classroom space that interweaves
light and atmosphere--inside and outside.
from the U.S. Green Building Council in
June of 2012 and is the first building to
achieve LEED certification on the OCC
campus--and within the Coast Community
College District as well. We believe this
is another great example of sustainability
leading the design process to create a
facility that yields long-term operational
savings and long-term value for the
students, the faculty, and the district.
can assist you with your sustainable
journey please let us know.
FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, and President
LPA, Inc.
dheinfeld@lpainc.com