300 Kansas Street

300 Kansas Street is the first Zero-Carbon, all-electric Core & Shell R&D & advanced manufacturing facility in San Francisco. Atelier Ten led carbon and sustainability strategy for this ambitious project aiming to go beyond LEED and strive for Zero Carbon certification.

All-electric, low-energy systems and lighting substantially reduce the project’s operational carbon demand. Embodied carbon savings come from concrete mix optimization and steel sourcing. Remaining carbon was eliminated through purchased offsets and green power to pursue Zero Carbon certification.

300 Kansas also features a green roof integrating recreational space and native vegetation, promoting wellness, sustainability, and great views. The green roof reduces rainwater runoff & heat island effect and acts as a habitat for pollinators like bees and butterflies.

The façade design maximizes access to daylight without glare. A sawtooth geometry and shading screens on the East and West facades achieve the same result.