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“ There are a number of elements to consider , it ’ s not just about modifying buildings to meet the zero-net energy or how we are going to build our facilities of the future ”
– Pablo Manzo , Associate Vice Chancellor , Facilities Management at Los Rios Community College District
break free of a set way of thinking and to become part of the solution to achieve our goals ,” he says . “ Every person , every employee and those involved in some capacity , each and every one of them is a major part of this goal . It ’ s challenging , but it ’ s important .”
Win win Winn Through the capital investment project , Manzo has overseen a number of significant construction projects . One of the most significant construction projects , was the Winn Center project , which opened in 2013 . This was a major achievement for Manzo and Los Rios , but also for an educational facility , all
because of one unique feature .
“ The facility houses our architecture and construction management educational programs ,” he says . “ When designing it we thought , if we are going to be teaching the construction professionals of the future , then we needed a facility that could talk the talk and walk the walk .”
And the facility does indeed walk the walk . Not only is it constructed in a way that can be utilised as part of the educational experience , but it also represents a true sustainable and technologically advanced facility .
In 2014 the Winn Center earned Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ), one of the only a few buildings in the state
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