 Institute in La Jolla, California, is a
123,000-square-foot laboratory and office building completed in
1999. Among the energy efficiency measures included in the building
are systems for limiting energy waste associated with its 92 fume
hoods and its air handling, space conditioning, and lighting
systems. As a result, smaller-than-usual chillers and fans were
employed, which both saved on first costs and will lower energy
bills over the life of the building. Despite employing the most
energy-efficient motors and other equipment available, the building
cost only 1 percent more than other new laboratory/office
facilities built to the minimum requirements of California's Title
24 energy standards.
Johnson & Johnson has over 250 business campuses
worldwide, and the company has made a commitment to aggressively
pursue energy efficiency wherever it makes sense. All new J&J
buildings are subject to the company's "New Facilities Design
Criteria." Design teams are required to adopt the energy efficiency
measures specified or make a persuasive case for exceptions. This
"design for the long term" philosophy was successfully employed in
the design and construction of the Pharmaceutical Research
Institute facility.
In addition to housing state-of-the-art biological and chemical
laboratories, the building is quite comfortable and attractive. It
thus serves as a catalyst in recruiting new scientific
talent.
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