SBVC Technical Building - K-12, Colleges/Univiersities, and Libraries Greater than $50M

Icon West, Inc, is proud to be recognized by the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) with a 2025 Award in the K-12, Colleges/Universities, and Libraries category (projects over $50 million) for the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Technical Building. This recognition highlights the project team’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-performance educational facilities that support student success and workforce development.

The SBVC Technical Building is a transformative, state-of-the-art facility designed to expand and modernize Career Technical Education programs. Spanning approximately 114,000 square feet, the building consolidates a wide range of hands-on training programs-including automotive technology, advanced manufacturing, HVAC, electrical systems, and water technology-into a cohesive, future-ready learning environment.

This award reflects the collaborative effort of the entire project team and reinforces Icon West’s commitment to delivering complex higher education facilities that promote innovation, sustainability, and community impact throughout Southern California.

Icon West, Inc. is honored to have the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Technical Building recognized with a 2024 Green Building & Community Award. This distinction highlights projects that demonstrate leadership in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and positive community impact.

Designed as a “living lab,” the facility integrates advanced sustainable design strategies, including photovoltaic systems capable of generating a significant portion of the building’s energy, natural ventilation through thermal chimneys, and energy-efficient building systems that exceed California Title 24 standards. These features not only reduce environmental impact but also provide students with real-world learning opportunities tied directly to building performance and sustainability practices.

The SBVC Technical Building serves as a model for forward-thinking campus development, incorporating high-performance building systems and innovative design strategies that reduce energy consumption and support long-term operational efficiency. As a hub for Career Technical Education, the facility not only provides advanced learning spaces but also reinforces the college’s commitment to sustainable practices and community-focused growth.

This award reflects the project team’s dedication to balancing technical excellence with environmental responsibility, delivering a facility that benefits both students and the broader Inland Empire community.