Santa Clara Family Justice Center

Courthouse
HVAC & Plumbing
Bay Area

Project Overview

New state-of-the-art, 234,000 SF, nine-story courthouse that consolidates six existing court facilities in Santa Clara County. The project includes 20 courtrooms, a penthouse level mechanical space, and a basement for secure parking and detention holding.

Mechanical Highlights

  • Duplex SA/EA air handling systems
  • 825T chiller water system
  • 730T condensing water system
  • 6,000 MBH heating water system
  • Chilled beams
  • Heating and cooling radiant floor systems
  • Variable refrigerant volume systems
  • Secure air flow devices and detention plumbing fixtures
  • Domestic booster pump and atmospheric break tank
  • Fuel oil and emergency generator systems
  • 2017 ENR Best Project-California
Owner
State of California
Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
General Contractor
Hensel Phelps
Architect
ZGF
Mechanical Engineer
WSP Flack + Kurtz
Year Complete
2016
Size
234,000 SF
Contract Type
Plan & Spec
Certifications
LEED Silver

At A Glance

This 234,000 SF, nine-story Santa Clara County courthouse consolidates six court facilities into 20 courtrooms with secure basement parking and detention. FMB installed three 275-ton chillers, chilled beams, radiant floor systems, and VRF, earning LEED Silver and 2017 ENR Best Project.

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