UCSF Institute of  Regeneration Medicine 

The facility accommodates 803 occupants and consist of 45,602 assignable square footage consisting of labs for: neural stem cell; pancreas & liver; blood & immune responses; primordial germ cells (PGCs); human embryonic stem cell derivation & characterization; other tissues; oncogenesis; mesenchymal; shared service lab/tech core; shared miscellaneous support; and a 5,000 sf auditorium. Our services included the preparation of schematic and bridging documents as well as design/build assist.

Engineering included the preparation of: planning guidelines and system descriptions for each area and system, including quality of materials and products, for inclusion in the Basis of Design document; site utilities plans; site improvement plan; grading plan; stormwater management plan; demolition drawings; design of gas, steam lines; street improvement plans; analysis of site vehicular circulation; establish environmental design features (LEED); design of hydrant coverage, both interim and final locations; hydrant flow tests on the water distribution system; floodplain analysis; hydraulic analysis to estimate loads, model flows and storm, sanitary, and water utilities.

Additionally, Sandis also provided the Technical Project Manual defining code requirements, design and engineering criteria; identify pedestrian routes; each-purchase items drawings and specifications for long lead items; specifications; and assemble applicable code requirements. LEED Gold.