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