WELCOME

Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & ManagementUniversity of California, Santa Barbarawww.bren.ucsb.edu

APRU New Initiatives/Open Forum SessionHenry T. Yang, Chancellor, UC Santa Barbara

Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB

Began operations in 1994; first students in 1996 Has graduated 256 MESM graduates, 9 Ph.D.s Currently has 125 MESM students, 32 Ph.D. students 19 faculty

• Natural and social sciences• Law• Management

University of California, Santa Barbara• Founded in 1943 as third UC campus • Highly ranked nationally in ecology

and environment programs• 20,000 students (90% undergrad)• Overlooks the Pacific Ocean

SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT, AND LAW CONVERGING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE

The Bren School is a graduate school offering a professional master’s program and research Ph.D. program in environmental science and management.

The Bren School’s mission is to play a leading role in researching environmental issues, training research scientists and professionals, and identifying and solving environmental problems around the world.

Includes skills to be environmental problem solver Conversant with natural science, social science,

law, business, and political context of problems A variety of employment opportunities

• Government: policy making or resource manager• Within firms: helping firms meet environmental

regulations and be environmentally responsible• NGOs: helping influence policy• Consulting: supporting government and firms

What is Environmental Science and Management?

Bren Hall Grand OpeningApril 19, 2002

with special appearance by Kermit the Frog

"It's not easy being green, but I've

learned from the Bren School - it's

easier than you think!“

- Kermit the Frog© 2002 The Jim Henson Company. Kermit the Frog, Kermit, and character are trademarks of The Jim Henson Company. All rights

reserved.

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB

Bren HallBren Hall48,000 assignable square feet$26 million

U.S. Green Building Council LEED Platinum Award

© photo by Djamel E. Ramoul

For innovations in:

• sustainable site planning• improving energy

efficiency• conserving materials and

resources• enhancing indoor

environmental quality• safeguarding water

LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Point System:

22-26 = Bronze27-30 = Silver31-35 = Gold36+ = Platinum

Bren Hall achieved 37 points for Platinum rating. Building surpasses the new Title 24 requirements for energy efficiency by more than 31%.

Sustainable site planning “White-cap” roofing with solar reflectivity of

83%

Landscaping features native and drought-tolerant plants

19 California sycamore trees placed around Bren Hall to shade building and reduce “heat island” effect

Improving energy efficiency Day-lighting controls – detect amount of natural

light in the room and adjust level of lighting accordingly

Operable windows/HVAC interlock – windows can be opened to take advantage of ocean breezes; sensors automatically turn off heaters while windows are open

Photovoltaic panels – generate 7-10% of building’s energy needs

Conserving materials & resources Construction waste management – 100% of

demolition waste and 93% of construction waste was diverted from landfill and recycled

Occupant recycling – Bren School recycles 89% of its office waste

Fly ash in concrete, porous paving (turf block)

Recycled-content materials used for exterior and interior insulation, fireproofing, ceiling tiles, and flooring

Enhancing indoor environmental quality System filters Permanent air monitors for CO, CO2, VOCs, and

particulates

Paint has zero to low VOCs; surpasses 2005 air-quality lead-free standards

Indoor floor mats at entrances to laboratory wing trap 60-70% of particulates from foot traffic

Safeguarding water Waterless urinals

Automatic valves on bathroom sinks; automatic flush valves on toilets

Water-conserving cooling towers

Water-efficient landscaping

Reclaimed water used for irrigation and in first-floor toilets

First building in UC system to achieve LEED™ status

Official pilot project of the University of California

Set precedent requiring that all new UCSB capital projects meet LEED™ certification (over $800M in capital projects planned over next 7 years)

A “living laboratory” for high-performance sustainable design and construction

“The Bren School at UCSB is a role model for all buildings and campuses in California.”

- Former CA Governor Gray Davis

$5 million for expendable fund component

$15 million endowment fund component

$20 million to University of California

Donald Bren Foundation Pledge Agreement

$1.5 million for Bren Student Fund

$2 million endowment for Dean’s Chair

$2.5 million for Visiting Professor Program

$2.5 million for two endowed chairs for Distinguished Professors of Environmental Law

$2.5 million for two endowed chairs for Distinguished Professors of Corporate Environmental Management

$4 million for four endowed chairs for Interdisciplinary Professors

Donald Bren Foundation Pledge Agreement

$15 million endowment fund

Thank you