about
The Sustainability Resource Center is a collaborative effort between the Sustainability Program Office and the Student Sustainability Collective. Their shared goals include balancing environmental, social and economic stewardship as they relate to sustainability, maximizing campus and local outreach and participation, reducing the campus impact on the environment, and establishing a model for contributing to local, national and global sustainability. We invite the UC San Diego community to develop sustainable innovative solutions by utilizing SRC resources.
map & directions
Drop by the Sustainability Resource Center (SRC) to find out more about campus sustainability projects. The SRC is located in the northwest corner of the Price Center West on the first level by the theater. See map below for details. Hours: The SRC is open weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. except university holidays.
Our Facility
The SRC was designed by Jimmy Sullivan of CitiZen Design Studio. Staff and students collaborated to create an inviting space. By using environmentally friendly materials, the SRC achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.
Over 30 suppliers and manufacturers donated sustainable materials and services, including:
- Unique DC-to-DC lighting system - one of two in U.S. - coordinated by EMerge Alliance. A few of the partners for this include:
- Armstrong: donated DC ceiling grid
- Finelite: donated drop ceiling lights and some LED task lighting
- Wattstopper: donated motion and light sensors
- Kyocera: donated solar panels
- Borrego Solar: donated solar panel installation
- Nextek: donated power supply
- Tyco Electronics: donated power cables and connectors
- Furniture (tables, chairs, desks) Cradle to Cradle certified products supplied by Steelcase, Haworth and Kimball
- Flooring
- Reclaimed from demolished building supplied by Vintage Timberworks
- Bamboo - rapidly renewable resource that uses non-VOC (volatile organic compound) emitting glue for installation for better for air quality
- Cradle to Cradle certified carpet tiles supplied by Shaw Carpet
- Casework
- Plyboo plywood - rapidly renewable resource that uses non-VOC emitting glue for installation
- Kirei board - board manufactured from reclaimed sorghum straw
- Walls
- Glass storefront donated by La Mesa Glass - provides natural light and minimizes the need for electric lighting.
- Clear Polygal walls donated by Ridout Plastics - allow maximum daylight into the space
- Kirei board manufactured from reclaimed sorghum straw used on the lower half of walls
- Countertops
- Richlite - an extremely hard countertop made from recycled paper
- Vetrazzo - countertop made from recycled glass
- Ceiling tiles donated by Armstrong - the industry's only Cradle to Cradle certified ceiling product
- Tiles
- Envirokote paint - eco-friendly paint line from Frazee
- Energy Star appliances - flat screen monitor and small refrigerator