UCSD - Torrey Pines East

Kurt Fischer was Senior Project Engineer at Nabih Youssef Associates for the design and construction phases of this project. 267,000 square-foot project which includes a 13-story concrete residential tower, four low-rise residential buildings called eco-flats, a dining facility called the Bistro, student market, and faculty office spaces. Village II can accommodate 807 students in 148 residential units. The eco-flats are woven together by a series of cantilevered walkways that connect via exterior stairs and elevators. All buildings are connected by a common pedestrian walkway called The Strand that cuts diagonally between the structures.

The community’s layout and design honor and respect the environment. Strategically placed “wind scoops” pull Pacific Ocean breezes into residential units, cooling them without relying on a mechanical system. Each of the 148 units is equipped with occupancy sensors that will automatically shut off lights and appliances when rooms are unoccupied. A 300-kilowatt thermal solar system, one of the largest installations at a North American university, heats water for the residences’ bathrooms and the dining facility. The Village II project anticipates earning LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Owner: UC Regents

Architect: Carrier Johnson (David Gonzalez, Project Designer) (2010)

Contractor: Clark Construction

Engineer of Record: Nabih Youssef Associates

Project Information: LEED Gold Certification