- San Diego State University Carbon Neutrality Plan
- California State University East Bay Strategic Energy & Carbon Neutrality Plan
- University of Colorado Boulder Climate Action Plan
- California State University Long Beach Parkside North Housing
- University of California San Francisco Hematology, Blood, and Marrow Transplant Clinic
- Sonoma State University Carbon Neutrality Roadmap
- Mirabella at Arizona State University
- Tigard-Tualatin School District Tigard High School Modernization
- Loyola Marymount University Freshmen & Upper Division Student Housing
- Santa Monica - Malibu Unified School District Malibu High School Restart
- University of Oregon Unthank Hall
- University of Washington, Tacoma Paper & Stationery Building
- University of Oregon Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
- Tigard-Tualatin School District Tualatin High School Renovation and Addition
- Tigard-Tualatin School District Art Rutkin Elementary School
- AVCCD Antelope Valley College Discovery Lab
- California University Polytechnic San Luis Obispo - Housing Future Plan
- University of California Irvine Verano 8 Graduate Student Housing
- University of California Los Angeles Olympic and Centennial Residence Halls
- LACCD Los Angeles Trade Tech College Design and Media Arts Building
- University of California Davis Aggie Square
- UCLA Gayley Heights Apartments
- Portland Public Schools Benson Polytechnic High School Modernization
- University of California San Diego Pepper Canyon West
- Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
- University of California, Los Angeles Southwest Campus Apartments
- CSU Long Beach Parkside North Housing Administration Building
- University of California Santa Barbara, San Benito Student Housing
- University of Washington Haring Center for Inclusive Education
- University of California, Riverside Student Success Center
- University of California, San Diego North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood
- University of Washington, Seattle School of Medicine 3.2
- San Diego State University Engineering & Interdisciplinary Sciences Building
- San Diego State University Huāxyacac Hall
- Pico Branch Library
- CSU Long Beach Clean Energy Master Plan
- Chapman University Keck Center for Science and Engineering
- Santa Barbara City College West Campus Center
- California State University Northridge Student Housing Phase 2
- California State University Stanislaus Student Union
- University of Oregon Jane Sanders Softball Stadium
- Harvey Mudd College Drinkward Hall Student Housing
- University of Texas Football Players Facility
- University of Washington Bothell - Discovery Hall
- UCLA Hitch Suites and Commons Buildings
- Matthew Knight Arena - University of Oregon
- Mission College Student Engagement Center
- University of Washington, Tacoma - Russell T. Joy Building
- Creekside Community High School
- Pacific Northwest College of Art
- Los Angeles Community College District’s Pierce College Library/Learning Crossroads
- University of Oregon - Straub Hall
- California State University Northridge Sustainability Center
- Los Gatos Library
- University of Washington, Denny Hall
University of California San Diego Pepper Canyon West
La Jolla, California, United States
The Pepper Canyon West development spans six acres and expands access to on-campus housing at the University of California San Diego, accommodating more than 2,600 undergraduate students. Designed as a vibrant residential village, the development features two C-shaped buildings organized around active courtyards, creating opportunities for connection and an enhanced student living experience.
Pepper Canyon West achieved LEED Gold certification through a comprehensive range of sustainability strategies in both design and operations. Low-flow fixtures and drought-tolerant landscaping reduce water use, while green roofs mitigate heat gain and improve overall building performance. The project maximizes natural ventilation and daylighting to reduce reliance on mechanical systems and electrical demand, supporting long-term efficiency.
Glumac provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing bridging documents, design criteria and peer review services for this design-build project. Clad in glass with perforated metal sunshade elements, the development is a modern, high-density residential community that also integrates ground-level retail and student amenity spaces, creating a welcoming campus gateway.
Features
- Exceed the California Energy Code Title 24 by 20%
Awards/Certifications
- ENR’s Best Projects – Best Residential/Hospitality Project Southern California, 2025
- Winner, Architectural Design – Educational BLT Build Design Awards, 2025
- Honor Award, Environment Category APWA San Diego, 2025
- LEED Gold
Project Facts
Size: 580,000 sf
Construction Cost: $220 million
Start/End Date: Summer 2022 – June 2024
Architect: Perkins & Will
Contractor: Clark Constractor
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Owner: University of California San Diego
Services: MEP Bridging Documents, Design Criteria, Technology Integration, Sustainability Consulting, MEP Peer Review