Berkeley Unified School District Board Room


Berkeley Unified School District Board Room

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This modernization project included a new state-of-the art Board Room facility with conference, office, storage, and restroom facilities for the BUSD Board of Directors. The modernization project embodies the principles of sustainable design through building re-use, bringing the existing facility into compliance with current regulatory standards while accommodating the District’s administrative needs.

  • This CHPS-designed building exemplifies additional sustainable/green building strategies including:
    • Use of low-VOC products, paints and coatings
    • Provided public transit access and bicycle parking
    • Energy conservation measures
    • Use of rapidly renewable and recycled content materials, and 83% Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood
    • 90% of construction waste was diverted from landfills through reuse, recycling, or composting
    • “Cool” roof
  • Address: 1231 Addison Street
  • City: Berkeley, CA
  • Client: Berkeley Unified School District