(TF07) TOUR: Rising Up in the Age of Climate Change: Lifting a Historic 2,250-Ton Building into a Resilient Future
Friday, November 4, 2022
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Meet at Tour Desk in Moscone South Lobby
Earn 4 Credit(s)
Building 12, a historic former shipbuilding warehouse, is the first structure to be completed on the 28-acre Pier 70 development site in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood. This unique space nods to its past life while responding to the community’s desire for a neighborhood market hall and space for today’s creative workforce.
Given its waterfront location, the developer worked in close partnership with the Port of San Francisco to make an early commitment to resilience. This drove the decision to raise the grade of the site by 10 feet to address the inevitability of sea-level rise, requiring a coordinated effort to lift the structure and set it down on its newly elevated floor.
Pier 70 leadership and the design team will lead a tour of Building 12 and will discuss the challenges and goals of adapting an historic building into a sustainable centerpiece that will be enjoyed by all San Franciscans.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will get to know the importance of the history of the Pier 70 site and its modern interpretation as a walkable, sustainable, and resilient neighborhood that will provide an important connection to the Bay, parks, and trails. (LEED Location and Transportation)
Our tour will highlight how Building 12’s successful entitlement and design strategy along with a strong public-private partnership used best practices for community outreach and urban development. (LEED Innovation)
We will discuss the project’s resiliency strategy—lifting the 2,250-ton historic building 10-feet to confront sea level rise, which presented unique challenges for the project and the reuse of this historic structure. (LEED Innovation & Regional Priority)
Attendees will learn about the challenges of opening up the envelope both thermally and aesthetically to create a connection to the waterfront. The design team conducted an analysis of the existing envelope using energy modeling tools to design an efficient wall assembly and envelope. The team will also discuss how the project is designed for the flexibility that allows for a variety of tenant mixes. (LEED Energy and Atmosphere & Indoor Environmental Quality)
As we walk around and into the building, the design team will discuss how the design vision worked to translate what was a dilapidated and potentially dangerous structure into one that welcomes members of the community, showcasing the historic structure while translating it for its new use. (LEED Location and Transportation)
