SERENA STURM ARCHITECTS

This environmentally responsible office/research building resulted from the adaptive reuse of an existing warehouse. Sunlight streams through high performance windows at the perimeter and new clerestory windows. Shading devices and light shelves prevent unwanted glare. For optimal efficiency, daylighting works in conjunction with indirect electrical lighting, controlled by motion and occupancy sensors. Low velocity HVAC with energy recovery and a computerized management system work with an advanced thermal envelope to reduce utility costs. Native plants were selected to landscape the site, reducing maintenance, fertilization and irrigation.