Berkeley Lab’s Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) received the UC’s highest recognition for sustainability in new construction, a Best Practice Award for Overall Sustainable Design.
- The building is on track for LEED Gold, and to use just 36% of the energy of the facility it replaced in Walnut Creek.
- No natural gas is used for space and water heating.
- The Lab’s Sustainability Standards for New Construction policy informed the design, and was updated based on knowledge gained during implementation.
- More about IGB Sustainability >