Antelope Valley College – Sage Hall Academic Commons

Details

Location:

Lancaster, CA

Client:

Antelope Valley College

Architect:

HMC Architects

Photography:

Lawrence Anderson Photography

Category:

Higher Education

Description

AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services for Antelope Valley College’s new 35,000 SF Sage Hall Academic Commons, a $22 million two-story academic facility that serves as the centralized hub for academic support services. The building houses the Learning Center, flexible-use classrooms, offices, and a computer lab, providing students with vital academic resources in one modern, highly accessible location. Strategically positioned adjacent to the campus library and SOAR High School, the facility strengthens the academic core of the campus. Sage Hall opened for the 2021–2022 school year.

Highlights

• Technologies Used

  • High-efficiency HVAC systems adapted for local climate conditions

  • Smart lighting controls for flexible learning environments

  • Demand-based ventilation to enhance indoor air quality

  • Integrated MEP systems supporting energy efficiency

  • Technology infrastructure to support digital learning and collaboration

• Project Outcomes

  • Centralized academic support services for improved accessibility

  • Enhanced student learning environments and support resources

  • Increased classroom and collaborative space capacity

  • Improved connectivity with adjacent learning facilities

  • Expanded digital and in-person academic services

• Insights & Innovations

  • Learning spaces designed with flexibility to support evolving pedagogy

  • Building orientation and layout optimize student flow and daylight access

  • MEP systems integrated for operational efficiency and user comfort

  • Designed to support hybrid learning models and digital integration

  • Thoughtfully designed as a community and academic anchor on campus

• Sustainable Design

  • Energy-efficient building envelope and systems

  • Use of low-VOC materials and water-efficient plumbing fixtures

  • Systems designed for long-term sustainability and low operating cost

  • Lighting systems with occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting

  • HVAC zoning to minimize energy use and improve comfort

• Awards

  • 2022 CCFC Facilities Professional Design Award of Merit (Growth Category)

  • Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) – Southern California Chapter Project Achievement Award (Higher Education Category)

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