The recently completed Kirsch Center

On October 14, 2005, the dedication of the Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies took place at DeAnza College in Cupertino, California. In June 2000, the Foundation committed $2 million to help create a building that teaches about energy and resources and that would set a high standard for green construction for California’s colleges and universities. Designed through an integrated team approach that engaged DeAnza college students, alumni, faculty and staff as well architecture and construction professionals, this “green” building serves as a national model of conservation techniques. It incorporates photovoltaic (PV) on-site electrical generation, natural day-lighting and ventilation, recycled, renewable and nontoxic materials, water conservation and distance education with videoconferencing as an important element. Read Steve Kirsch’s speech from the dedication ceremonies.

Left to right: Steve Kirsch; Martha Kanter, Foothill-DeAnza
Community College District Chancellor; Michele Kirsch