Project
Santa Monica City Hall East
Public Services
Santa Monica, CA | 2020
- 50.2K GSF
- 1 Company
About
The all-electric, net-zero energy and net-zero water Santa Monica City Hall East building meets the world’s most rigorous criteria for sustainability, resiliency and long-term cost-effectiveness.
Conferred through the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), this certification aligns directly with long-term sustainability commitments made by the Santa Monica City Council. The project is committed to achieving community-wide carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner, water self-sufficiency by 2023 and zero waste by 2030. The council’s aim is to inspire others to improve their green credentials whilst showcasing how to do so.
Project Owner
City of Santa Monica, Architecture Services Division, Department of Public Works
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero (Achieving)
Project Size in GSF
50.2K
Category of height
Low-Rise
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Air-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Air-source heat pump
On-site renewable energy
100%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
NA
Certifications related to Energy / Carbon
Living Building Challenge
Site EUI Energy Use Intensity is the amount of energy a project uses per square foot over the course of a year. Site EUI = Annual Energy Use (kBtus) / Building(s) Area (ft²) / One Year (yr)
21.3 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Modeled
What is the climate zone for this project?
3B Warm Dry
