Ickler Solar Shade Project

Ickler Solar Shade Project

by | May 16, 2023

This project looks and as good as it performs. This is a unique solar shade with color changing LED lighting on each beam. This provides 88kW of solar while reducing the building solar heat gain by 17%.

A true revolution to a much needed energy solution that shades the windows to please the employees and the SDGE bill. The color changing LED’s are programmed for different events and truly light up the surrounding grounds.

Phantom Floor GFA calculations must go! (policy nomination)

Phantom Floor GFA calculations must go! (policy nomination)

by | Jul 20, 2022

§113.0234 – Calculating Gross Floor Area This entire SDMC code section is about limitations. Limitations on the buildable area which in turn limit design options resulting in a reduced quality of architecture & spaces. An example of the nonsense of this code...
Watkins Wellness – Breakroom Modernization

Watkins Wellness – Breakroom Modernization

by | Jul 20, 2022

** Architectural Lighting Design Category ** As Phase II of a larger master plan, breakrooms were modernized throughout the multi-building facility at Watkins Wellenss, a spa manufacturer in Vista, California. A large focus was placed on the shared breakroom between...
Element Biosciences Headquarters – Glass Fins

Element Biosciences Headquarters – Glass Fins

by | Jul 20, 2022

Comprising 2,052 individual pieces totaling 16,800 linear feet (or about 3.2 miles!), custom-created glass fins serve as a passive design element for this 5-story, 175,000 square foot Class A Life Science facility located on the redeveloped SD Tech by Alexandria...