Mechanical and plumbing engineering design services to modernize and expand the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry, one of the busiest land port of entry in the western hemisphere. The project includes changes to the east side, such as the Historic Customs House (HCH) Renovation and a new Northbound (NB) Pedestrian Processing Building, including holding facilities. There was an addition of about 126,000 SF of administrative and office space.
Mechanical systems includes five (5) high efficiency air handlers connected to the high efficiency campus plant. Two (2) air handlers provide 100% OSA along with heat recovery to the detention center and processing lobby.
Plumbing systems for this facility consist of general plumbing for restrooms, master water temporary station, reclaimed water and low-flow fixtures.
The “Port of the Future” features sustainable design and technology enhancing the ability for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s to conduct its mission. The project is expected to achieve LEED Gold certification.
$127,000,000
126,000 SF
ENR CA 2020 Regional Best Project in the Airport/ Transit Category
DBIA WPR 2020 Award of Distinction
2020 ACEC California Honor Award
2021 ACEC Golden State Award
LEED Certification Platinum
