BKF provided the civil engineering design and coordination for the construction of a new 21,000 sq. ft. Environmental Science Building at Skyline College. The building houses two 56-seat classroom/laboratories, two 119-seat tiered lecture halls, academic offices, a catering kitchen, lobby and gallery/event space, and support spaces. BKF’s scope of work included site grading, drainage and utility design, new parking lots with EV charging, drop-off entry plaza, outdoor learning area, pathways, hardscape, and landscape improvements.
- 21,000 sq. ft. building
- Amenities include two 56-seat classroom/laboratories, two 119-seat tiered lecture halls, academic offices, catering kitchen, lobby and gallery/event space, and support spaces
- LEED Gold Certification
- Zero Net Energy-ready
- 2020 Pacific Coast Builders Conference, Gold Nugget Grand Award, Best Educational Project
- 2021 Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Western Pacific Region, Design-Build Awards, Design Excellence Award
- 2021 Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Western Pacific Region, Design-Build Awards, Regional Award
- 2021 USGlass Design Award, Special Construction
- Award-Winning Core Team:
Owner: San Mateo Community College District
General Contractor: XL Construction
Architect: DES Architecture & Engineers