The Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability at Pitzer College has won the first higher education building certification in California for using Zero Net Energy. The certification from the International Living Future Institute is highly sought after and challenging to achieve. The International Living Future Institute’s mission is to lead the transformation toward a civilization that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative.
“We’re proud to have contributed to transforming a beautiful historic site into a dynamic new academic facility for Pitzer,” says Principal Kevin Krumdieck, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, “This is a facility that unites the past and the future, while celebrating the Robert Redford Conservancy’s mission through its creation.”
Notable Facts
- 4th Higher Education building in the world to achieve ILFI Zero Energy or Energy Petal
- 1st Higher Education building certified as Zero Energy in California
- 15th Zero Energy certified project in California
Read full press release here: Redford Conservancy is First Higher Ed Building in California to Earn Zero Net Energy Certification
