Cal/EPA Building

The Cal/EPA Building is a postmodern office structure with 25 floors in Downtown Sacramento. The building provides approximately one million square feet of workspace and houses the California Environmental Protection Agency headquarters.

The structure was completed in 2000 and named after Joe Serna Jr., a former Sacramento mayor. Its completion marked a significant moment for downtown development in the city.

The building displays California's commitment to environmental protection through artworks and installations with ecological themes visible in its interior spaces. Visitors notice this focus on sustainability throughout the public areas and meeting rooms.

The building includes seventeen elevators to move approximately 3,500 daily occupants and has public meeting rooms available for community use. Visitors can easily reach it by car or public transit and access to the foyer and public areas is free.

In 2003, Energy Star recognized it as the most energy-efficient high-rise in the United States with a score of 96 out of 100. This achievement demonstrates innovative solutions for saving energy that become visible in the building's modern systems.

Location: Sacramento

Inception: 2000

Architectural style: postmodern architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.58139,-121.49250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41