CalSTRS headquarters reflects our commitment to California’s public educators and aligns business and technology changes to improve member services.

CalSTRS decision to construction and design a sustainable, cost-efficient headquarters reflect our mission to maintain our members’ trust and confidence that their retirement savings and financial future are secure.

Cover Story

Read the cover story of August 2009 issue of the Journal of the Associated General Contactors of California about the use of sustainable construction materials and the building’s LEED® certified designation.

CalSTRS New Headquarters: Reflecting the Commitment to California's Educators, a photo essay presentation, is a short summary of the building's construction and completion. Read about CalSTRS Headquarters construction and completion, and then watch the photo essay presentation.

Construction Value

CalSTRS adopted a team-build approach to building construction: all development and construction team members began and finished the project together. This approach reduced planning time, development and construction costs. The result was a net $13.2 million savings in construction costs.

Headquarters team included:

• Representatives from CalSTRS employees and management
• General Contractor, Harbison-Mahony-Higgins Builders
• Project Architect, HOK
• Project Developer, Panattoni Development Company
• Project Oversight Manager, Principal Global Investors

Years of careful planning and consideration of more than 35 site locations led to construction savings, which include:

• $2 million using the team-build approach
• $2.8 million bidding the steel and glass early in development
• $2.1 million integrating interior improvements to shell and core
• Estimated $3.2 million with guaranteed maximum price with contractor

Green Sustainable Design Value

Responsible environmental stewardship also makes fiscal sense. The green design features improve CalSTRS operational efficiencies and save money, including an estimated $130,000 annually in electricity costs.

High performance, sustainable architecture reduces the impact we have on natural resources. From the building's east/west orientation to the use of plaster made from recycled glass, CalSTRS commitment to sustainability mirrors its commitment to securing the financial future of its members.

Fritted glass in lobby

Resource conservation and energy savings begin as you enter the building.

• Landscaping with native, water-conserving plants
• Building materials made of 10 percent recycled content
• Fritted exterior lobby glass to diffuse sunlight
• Concrete base flooring made with recycled rocks, marble and glass
• Overall water usage reduced by nearly 40 percent with high-efficiency irrigation and low-flow fixtures

Headquarters Green Facts
Detailed information on the building’s environmental impact and energy savings.

Headquarters Building Facts
Detailed information on the 13-story office tower and two levels of public space.

Headquarters Overview
Reviews the building’s value to our members, the environment and CalSTRS financial future.