This research and educational facility located within Stanford’s Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve was named one of the Top Ten Green Projects in the United States by the AIA Committee on the Environment in 2005. The building’s design uses forms and materials that reflect California’s natural and cultural landscape, while its zero-energy footprint serves as an educational tool for the University and surrounding communities. Research labs, multipurpose meeting rooms, classrooms, and offices are designed for flexibility and changing user needs. Indoor and outdoor spaces are arranged to encourage interaction between researchers, students, docents, and staff. For green design details, click on Architect’s Notes below.

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This research and educational facility located within Stanford’s Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve was named one of the Top Ten Green Projects in the United States by the AIA Committee on the Environment in 2005. The building’s design uses forms and materials that reflect California’s natural and cultural landscape, while its zero-energy footprint serves as an educational tool for the University and surrounding communities. Research labs, multipurpose meeting rooms, classrooms, and offices are designed for flexibility and changing user needs. Indoor and outdoor spaces are arranged to encourage interaction between researchers, students, docents, and staff. For green design details, click on Architect’s Notes below.

Leslie Shao-ming Sun Field Station at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, Stanford University


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Total Square Footage: 10,000
Completed: 2002
Services Provided: Programming, Design Through Construction, Green Design

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AIA / COTE Award
Architect's Notes