PASSWORDMANAGEMENT
Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
This project built a 106,509 gross square foot classroom/office building that houses the College of Humanities and Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS).
The building adds 739 classroom seats; 461 FTE in Lecture, 51 FTE in Lower Division Lab and 132 FTE in Upper Division Lab. Additionally there are Graduate Research Spaces, 125 Faculty Offices, Dean鈥檚 Suite, 10 Department Suites, Support Spaces, Conference Rooms, and computer labs.
SBSB serves the following departments and functions:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Communication
- Economics
- Political Science
- Anthropology
- Liberal Studies
- Philosophy
- Women鈥檚, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Global Studies
- Interdisciplinary and Emerging Programs
The Social and Behavioral Sciences Building is certified LEED Silver with LEED credits received in the following categories:
| LEED Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Sites |
Master planned density and community connectivity Alternative Transportation
Site Development Storm water quality design Reduced heat island effect for roofs and walking surfaces |
| Water Efficiency |
Water efficiency reduced by 50% Xeriscape landscaping Building water use reduction by 30% |
|
Energy & Atmosphere |
Optimize energy performance by 26% Enhance equipment commissioning Enhanced refrigerant management |
| Materials and Resources |
Construction waste diverted from landfill by 75% Recycled content by 10% Regional materials by 10% |
| Indoor Environmental Quality |
Outdoor air delivery monitoring Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan - Before and After Construction Low-emitting materials Indoor chemical and pollutant source control Thermal comfort design |
| Innovation & Design Process |
Exemplary performance water use reduction Exemplary performance collection of recyclables Exemplary performance public transportation LEED庐 accredited professional |