Decarbonizing Recreation Facilities

Key Concepts

Green Infrastructure
Campus Expansion
LEED Certification
Human Powered Gym Equipment

Driving Questions

How can we learn from successful instances of sustainable, energy-efficient recreational facilities?
How can we develop climate-adaptive design solutions that also improve the overall well-being of students?

What would it mean for UCSD to have a LEED Gold-certified gym? LEED Platinum?

Meet the Team

Patricia Estaris

Major: Urban Studies and Planning; Spec. Design Minor

Lareina Zheng

Major: International Studies - Business; Accounting Minor

Michelle Yu

Major: Chemical Engineering

Monet Sze

Major: Business Economics

Process

Over 10 weeks...

Each member focused on researching a specific topic (view Organized Research document)
We met with Campus Planning/Green Architects to better understand the UCSD Green Building Program
Created an infographic to organize research visually
Consulted the Department of Recreation to review recreational expansion plans
Presented Final Proposal to Director of Recreation, Rich Mylin

Final Deliverable

RIMAC Green Gym Proposal Infographic

Our team sought to link student wellness to recreational spaces on campus. Our project focused on developing a Green Gym Proposal to guide the upcoming RIMAC Expansion.