Anaheim Sustainability Education Center Design-Build
The Anaheim Sustainability Education Center (SEC) is a regional resource to educate residents on the benefits of renewable energy, electric transportation, and water technologies, and to prepare students for sustainability careers in STEM-related fields. This new facility will demonstrate new technologies, host seminars, provide job training, and provide educational programming.
The project is a design-build partnership between Oltmans Construction Co. and SVA Architects. The project consists of a 8,760-s.f., single-story, stick frame and stucco building with an interactive exhibit hall, classroom, office, and outdoor educational garden that features a functional solar flower exhibit and central stage with easy sightlines from all areas. The facility also includes a paved courtyard with drought-tolerant landscaping, dual EV charging stations, solar PV panels, battery storage, and a surface parking lot. A designated school bus pull-in area with secured DC fast-charging for Blue Bird buses will accommodate student visits. All building spaces are modular and flexible, allowing for various group sizes and uses that meet the City’s needs.
Sustainability Education Center Exhibits
- Energy and water efficiency measures and strategies,
- Solar and other renewable technologies,
- Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations,
- Battery storage,
- Water conservation & drought-tolerant garden displays,
- STEM-based student programs,
- Job skills training in green jobs and utility themes career opportunities ,
- Demonstrations on how water and electricity get to Anaheim homes and businesses.
- Exhibits will integrate LED displays that can be easily updated and allow for translation into multiple languages.
