The 8,500 SF Jess S. Jackson Sustainable Winery Building (JSWB) expands the capabilities of UC Davis’ Brewery and Winery Facility, creating the world’s first fully self-sustaining, net-zero water/carbon/energy teaching and research facility. The project integrates technologies including water harvesting and filtration, carbon sequestration, and fuel cells to support ongoing research.

Delivered through Design-Build, the project was completed at a final cost 11% lower than the original budget while incorporating significant enhancements beyond the original scope. The facility achieved Living Building Challenge Net Zero Energy Certification—the first UC facility to do so and Pankow’s first as well.

Pioneering the Future of Winemaking

The Jess S. Jackson Sustainable Winery Building demonstrates how sustainability and innovation can transform higher education and industry. By integrating advanced systems such as rainwater harvesting, carbon sequestration, and fuel cells, the building supports the adjacent winery and brewery while serving as a research platform for students and faculty. Achieving Living Building Challenge Net Zero Energy Certification, the facility establishes UC Davis as a leader in sustainable agriculture and design while delivering long-term value through cost savings and operational efficiency.