Crafton Hills College Performing Arts Center: A Sustainability Spotlight - Crafton Hills College

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Publish Date: Jan. 5, 2025

CHC employees tour new PAC

Crafton Hills College’s new Performing Arts Center will set a benchmark for sustainable innovation while enriching music and theater education. Currently under construction, the facility is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2025.

The center seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor learning spaces and has received the Sustainable Innovation Award for Honor in Energy/Operational Carbon from the U.S. Green Building Council of Los Angeles.

Designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, the Performing Arts Center incorporates sustainability features such as phase change materials to regulate indoor temperatures, a solar photovoltaic system to offset energy consumption, and strategic solar shading for enhanced comfort. With its low Energy Use Intensity and restoration of 50% of the site with native, drought-tolerant vegetation, the facility reflects a strong commitment to environmentally conscious design.

This visionary project meets the College’s goal of a modern performing arts venue and serves as a model for sustainable construction in educational facilities nationwide.