On the second floor of the diagnostic and treatment wing, for example, 105-ft-span trusses eliminate interior columns, which can cause issues when the space is renovated.

In addition, because of efficient mechanical equipment, lighting systems and envelope design—including fiber-reinforced cement panels, aluminum louvers and panels and stainless steel—the building should perform 12.5% better than California's strict Title 24 regulations for energy consumption.

Key Players

Contractor: DPR Construction, San Diego

Owner: Palomar Pomerado Health, San Diego

Lead Design: CO Architects, Los Angeles

Structural/Civil Engineer: KPFF, Los Angeles

MEP: ME Engineers, Culver City

Mechanical/Plumbing: UMEC, El Cajon

Electrical: Bergelectric Corp., Escondido

Roofing: BEST Contracting Services, Gardena

Structural Steel: The Herrick Corp., Stockton

Landscape Architects: Spurlock Poirier, San Diego

Lighting Designer: Horton Lee Brogden Lighting Design, Culver City

Submitted by DPR Construction