Transbay Transit Center Design Competition Project Details

TERMINAL
Creates day-lighted Transbay Hall

Creates 50,000 sf opportunity site

Meets operational requirements of all operators

More customer friendly:
• Intuitively orientation with reduced walking distances
• Double-height, light-filled rail platforms
• Activated & safe

Improved operational efficiency:
• Majority of AC Transit buses may be stored on site
• Single level operation for Greyhound
• Peak period deck can be closed off-peak

Improved program utilization

75,000 sf saved by relocating Greyhound above grade

37,800 sf more leasable space

Smaller bus deck improves neighborhood environment

Sub-zero CO2 Footprint

Annual CO2 savings of 10,880,000 lbs:
• All cooling provided by geothermal
• Photovoltaic creates 907,000 kwh/yr

Continuous operation following 1000 year seismic event per Essential Services Act

LEED® Platinum rating

Design confirmed to be under budget

  TOWER
Tower base lifted 100’ creates public plaza & main Terminal portal

Mixed-use building brings 24/7 activity to the area

Home for the historically-significant Sutro Library Collection

SFMOMA major public art partnership

Sky room at top of building

Hardened core, wider stairs & anticipated code changes incorporated for improved safety

Redundant structure/fuse system designed for 1000 year seismic event

Integrated expression of optimal structural system/architectural form

100% outside air for all occupants health & energy efficiency

Stack-assisted natural ventilation & exhaust system

Wind & Photovoltaic energy production provides 880,000 kwh/yr

74% reduction of annual HVAC electrical consumption

LEED® Gold/Platinum Rating

 


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