Green Building Award of Merit for

SBVC Technical Education Project - 2024

The Green Building Award of Merit recognizes the San Bernardino Valley College Technical Education Project for excellence in energy efficiency and operational carbon reduction. This award highlights the District’s commitment to delivering high-performance facilities that support hands-on technical education while minimizing environmental impact.

The project integrates advanced building systems and sustainable design strategies that significantly reduce energy demand and operational carbon emissions. By aligning workforce education with climate-responsive infrastructure, this facility demonstrates how technical learning environments can simultaneously advance student success, operational efficiency, and California’s broader sustainability goals.