SASD & SRCSD Headquarters Building
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the specifications of the new headquarters building?
The 24-acre site, located adjacent to Safetyville Safety Center on Bradshaw Road, just south of Goethe Road, includes the following elements:
- A new 136,000 square foot, two-story office building designed to house approximately 450 employees
- A 40,000 square foot warehouse and shops building
- A 12-acre corporation yard with some covered parking, wash station, materials storage, and security fencing
- A 3,900 square foot central plant to heat and cool the buildings
- An extension of Goethe Road from its current terminus to Bradshaw Road
- Intersection improvements at Bradshaw and Goethe Road
- A 100 kW photovoltaic system that provides approximately 10% of the overall annual electricity to the project site at an annual savings of approximately $20,000
What are some of the LEED features in the new headquarters building?
The building is planned to have LEED Silver Certification. Below are some "green" features that were incorporated into the site:
- Water efficient landscaping
- Fixtures that promote water use reduction
- 100 KW photovoltaics on warehouse roof (with over $260,000 in rebates from SMUD)
- Utilizing recycled materials
- An under-floor air distribution system
- Additional day lighting and views
- Skylights on second floor
What are the advantages of owning the new headquarters building versus leasing?
The three primary advantages are:
- Eliminating lease costs and building equity in the property
- Ability to customize the site to our unique needs allowing us to be as efficient as possible
- Having complete control over the site to allow for future flexibility in operations
Does the building incorporate any public art?
Yes, we participated in the Art in Public Places Program. The site features art by Gordon Huether, including a sculpture in the building lobby, art tiles placed throughout the building, and a glass sculpture in the courtyard.
