Social and Behavioral Sciences Building

This project built a 106,509 gross square foot classroom/office building that houses the College of Humanities and Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS).

The building adds 739 classroom seats; 461 FTE in Lecture, 51 FTE in Lower Division Lab and 132 FTE in Upper Division Lab. Additionally there are Graduate Research Spaces, 125 Faculty Offices, Dean’s Suite, 10 Department Suites, Support Spaces, Conference Rooms, and computer labs.

SBSB serves the following departments and fuctions:

Psychology
Sociology
Communication
Economics
Political Science
Anthropology
Liberal Studies
Philosophy
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Global Studies
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Programs

The Social and Behavioral Sciences Building is certified LEED Silver with LEED credits received in the following categories:

SBSB LEED Certification
LEED Category	Information
Sustainble Sites	Master planned density and community connectivity Alternative Transportation Sprinter Light Rail Bike lockers and changing rooms Low emitting & fuel efficient parking spaces Reduced parking Site Development Storm water quality design Reduced heat island effect for roofs and walking surfaces
Water Efficiency	Water efficiency reduced by 50% Xeriscape landscaping Building water use reduction by 30%
Energy & Atmosphere	Optimize energy performance by 26% Enhance equipment commissioning Enhanced refrigerant management
Materials and Resources	Construction waste diverted from landfill by 75% Recycled content by 10% Regional materials by 10%
Indoor Environmental Quality	Outdoor air delivery monitoring Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan - Before and After Construction Low-emitting materials Indoor chemical and pollutant source control Thermal comfort design
Innovation & Design Process	Exemplary performance water use reduction Exemplary performance collection of recyclables Exemplary performan public transportation LEED® accredited professional