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Bannan Engineering Retrofitting

Completed during the spring break of 2003; members of the Planning & Projects and Utilities divisions, headed up the Bannan Engineering lighting retrofitting project. The project entailed replacing all lighting fixtures with newer, more energy-efficient fixtures, and paved the way for more energy efficient projects on campus. Preliminary estimates of energy savings were recouped quicker than the estimation of 33 months, and were helped by a 12% rebate from Silicon Valley Power. With the replacement of all lamps, ballasts, and exit signs, general maintenance costs will be greatly reduced over the next few years.

Project Specifics

• 4-Lamp Florescent 2x4's were replaced by Reflector 30/60 EB and T-8's.
• New lighting requires less than 1/3 of the previous power
• Energy savings in 29 months surpassed installation costs
• 2- Lamp Flourescent's were replaced by 2 T-8's EB LP (Tandem).
• New lighting showed a 64% decrease in power usage
• Energy savings in 27 months surpassed installation costs

The Bannan Engineering retrofit project was the beginning of big changes for Santa Clara University, in its continuing trend towards building a more sustainable and earth conscious campus. Since the completion of this project, lighting upgrades have also occurred in the Heafey Law Library and various Residence halls. Contact the project lead through Email 

Commons at Kennedy Mall

Completed in January 2006, the Commons at Kennedy Mall provides a community meeting place for faculty and students by housing classrooms, administrative offices, and a multi-purpose room. Kennedy Commons is the University's sustainable design demonstration building.

The entire building is filled with new sustainability initiatives like natural ventilation, a green roof that supports live planting, and insulation by use of straw bale walls. A solar chimney and windows allow hot air to rise out of the building and cool air to be drawn in. This process allows the temperature of the building to be maintained at a more comfortable level without using a great deal of electricity.

To learn more about the groundbreaking green demonstration building visit the Sustainability webpage. » Info