Uber Mission Bay Buildings 1 and 2: A Benchmark in Sustainability and Innovation

 

Details

Location:

San Francisco, California

Client:

Uber

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

Design Architect: SHoP Architects

Architect of Record: Quezada Architecture

Civil Engineer: Freyer & Laureta

Landscape Architect:

Surface Design

Structural Engineers:

Thornton Tomasetti

Bello & Associates

Electrical Engineers:

Meyers+ Engineers (Peer Review)

Plumbing Engineers:

A&S Engineers

Specifications Writer:

Topflight Specs

LEED Consultant: Atelier Ten

Elevator Consultant: GVK Elevator Consulting Services

Fire/Life Safety Consultant:

The Fire Consultants Building

Envelope/Curtain Wall:

Heintges & Associates

Permit Expeditors:

Gary Bell & Associates

Acoustical Consultant: Papadimos Group

Interior Architect: RMW Architecture & Interiors

Interior Architect: MB1 ChildCare Facility: ZGF

Consultant:

LoFT Architecture + Design

General Contractor: Truebeck Construction

HUSH

Digital Lighting Experience Design: Jason O’Rear

Photography:

Eric Laignel, Photography

Accreditations:

LEED Platinum, WELL Gold

Awards:

ASHRAE Technology Award

2023 AIA SF Architecture Honor Award

2023 AIA Merit Award

2022 CMAA Northern California Best Project Under $100M & Project of the Year

2022 IES Illumination Award of Merit for its meritorious contribution to lighting design

2021 Best of Year winner for Tech Office

2021 Fast Company Innovation by Design Real Estate Finalist

2019 Architizer A+ Awards Winner, Unbuilt Commercial

Category:

Workplace

LEED Platinum
WELL Gold
 

Description

Embark on a journey through Uber’s groundbreaking sustainable new headquarters, an architectural marvel spanning MB1 and MB2. AlfaTech led the way with design/bid/build MEP engineering, lighting, and technology services, contributing to an occupant-centric workplace that sets new standards in sustainability.

Highlights

  • The 11-floor MB1 and 7-floor MB2 boast a seamless connection through transparent sky bridges, creating a dynamic workspace. AlfaTech was pivotal in optimizing performance through utility studies, life-cycle cost analysis, and wind studies. The result is an ultra-high-performance building with reduced energy use by 1,100,000 kWh and water use by 2,100,000 gallons.

  • • Two passively conditioned, interconnected atria

    • Shaded facade with automated natural ventilation

    • Chilled sails and occupant-controlled underfloor air-distribution systems

    • High-performance LED lighting with an occupancy driven network-based lighting control

    • Graywater reuse and rainwater catchment systems

    • Integrated building automation, controls and management platforms

    • Full air-side and water-side economizing

    • Fuel cells redundantly powering building network operations

    • Rooftop Urban garden

    • Solar domestic hot water system

    • PV-ready electrical system

  • AlfaTech's expertise extends to an elaborate IT infrastructure and a Smart Building System Matrix, ensuring seamless integration of intelligent systems. This innovative approach reflects a commitment to creating a technologically advanced, sustainable, and occupant-centric environment.

  • Explore the expansive 15,000-square-foot full-service kitchen, which serves 3,000 meals and features cutting-edge pollutant control systems.

    Delve into the thoughtfully crafted 6,000-square-foot childcare facility, designed for exploration and discovery with a captivating nautical-themed outdoor play area spanning 4,300 square feet.

 
 
 

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