La Jolla, CA
UC San Diego, North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood
Scope/Solutions
With North Torry Pines, UC San Diego creates an entire community around a new quadrangle. The seven-building development includes four new residence halls for 2,000 students and common areas, a new Arts and Humanities building, the Craft Center, the Social Sciences Public Engagement building, below-grade parking, and buried utility infrastructure. SGH consulted on the building enclosure design for the project.
SGH consulted on the design of below- and at-grade, podium, and terrace waterproofing; exterior walls; window and door assemblies; and roofing. Highlights of our work include:
- Helping the design-build team by reviewing the proposed building enclosure design, helping select systems, recommending ways to improve below-grade waterproofing and building enclosure performance, and collaborating with them to develop details
- Preparing sketches depicting proposed details and solutions to integrate the various assemblies, achieve the aesthetic design intent, and accommodate movement at facade joints and transitions
- Providing building enclosure assembly U-factors for the building energy model
- Performing hygrothermal analyses to evaluate the potential for condensation and moisture accumulation in the exterior walls and evaluate alternative air/water barrier and insulation configurations
- Consulting on laboratory performance mockups of exterior wall and window assemblies and witnessing mockup testing, including air/water infiltration testing
- Performing third-party below-grade waterproofing inspections
- Providing construction-phase services, including reviewing contractor submittals and shop drawings, visiting the site to observe ongoing construction, and helping the project team address field conditions
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Project Summary
2021
Completion Date
460M
Construction Value
1.6M
Project Size
Award
Winner
Solutions
New Construction
Services
Building Enclosures
Markets
Education | Residential
Client(s)
HKS Inc.
Specialized Capabilities
Building Science | Roofing & Waterproofing
Key team members
Additional Projects
West
De Anza College, Media and Learning Center
The two-story Media and Learning Center at De Anza College provides 65,000 sq ft of media and learning center space. SGH was the building enclosure consultant for the terra-cotta rain screen wall cladding, metal wall panels, and an aluminum-and-glass curtain wall system.
West
USC Dr. Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall
SGH consulted on the enclosure for the building clad in brick masonry with precast concrete accents and featuring a 1200 sq ft skylight over the atrium.