Cebula Hall
Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, WA
McGRANAHAN architects project: Darrin Filand, AIA - Senior Lead Designer
“Darrin Filand was inspirational in moving the University to a new level of success. His creativity was directly responsible for our state of the art Cebula Engineering School building. His accomplished design allowed the University to attain the distinction of the highest rated (LEED) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design project in the Western Hemisphere. Factors to the success of the design was in the efficiency of the process, delivering the project on budget.”
— Alan Tyler, Director of Facilities - Saint Martin’s University
Photography: Lara Swimmer
The 26,900 square foot, three-story, engineering building houses a variety of specialized labs, classrooms, meeting rooms and other collaborative learning settings. The third level connects to an outdoor learning terrace, green roofs and an expansive interactive photovoltaic array. Achieving LEED Platinum status after it opened in 2012 (scoring 97 points out a possible 110, ranking #1 in the Western Hemisphere, #3 Worldwide), the building boasts an energy use intensity (EUI) of 18.25 kBtu/sf. Rain gardens, a geothermal heating and cooling system, the use of early commissioning, lighting controls and low-flow water fixtures were among other sustainable strategies incorporated into the design of the facility.