San Diego’s new courthouse is the most expensive of the 47 courthouse projects throughout California. It’s replacing a courthouse riddled with problems, from asbestos to security shortcomings.
The new, 369-foot-tall courthouse has a rooftop canopy that shades the east facade and crowns the building as a modern interpretation of the traditional, 19th-century courthouse.
WSP USA provided MEP engineering as well as building technology systems and built ecology services. Our team worked closely with the architect and owners to balance security needs, overall cost, energy efficiency and comfort. The Judicial Council of California, the owner of the building, challenged our engineers to find opportunities to reduce cost without compromising performance or functionality.
