A LEED Performance Report on the sustainable design and construction of the City of Austin's Avery Ranch Fire/EMS

1. Avery Ranch-Davis Springs Fire + EMS Station
LEED Performance Report
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2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The following Performance Reports were created in accordance with Council Resolution 20071129-045. The
City of Austin is a recognized international leader in sustainable building practices in which municipal building
strive to conserve energy, water, and other natural resources while promoting human health and safety. The
holistic approach to architecture creates high-quality and enduring structures that enhance the economic
value and reduce the lifecycle costs of a building.
Design and construction of buildings are driven by the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines and promote these goals. The following
reports provide information about municipal buildings, highlight LEED credentials, and promote sustainable
building achievements.
City of Austin
Office of the City Architect
Peter Davis, AIA, LEED AP
Peter.Davis@austintexas.gov
Theresa Cascio
Silvia Calderon Laiton
Angela Cai
2018

3. REDUCES
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
REDUCES
POTABLE
WATER USE
DIVERTS
MATERIALS
FROM LANDFILL
PROMOTES
ALTERNATIVE
TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVES
INDOOR
EXPERIENCE
IACP pg. 191
IACP pg. 11
IACP pg. 53
IACP pg. 187
IACP pg. 205
The following can be found in The IMAGINE AUSTIN Comprehensive Plan (IACP)

4. AVERY RANCH - DAVIS SPRINGS
FIRE + EMS STATION
9421 Spectrum Drive, Austin, TX, 78717
LEEDv2.2 BD+C New Construction
AWARDED LEED GOLD JUN 2011
WHITE DOLCE + BARR ARCHITECTS
Located in a suburban neighborhood that is growing residentially and commercially, Avery Ranch is a three-bay fire station and living
quarters in Austin, Texas. Four firemen and three paramedics serve 24-hours, and the station has capacity for 15 staff members when the
neighborhood is fully developed. While the footprint was minimized to allow for vast open area, the staff is provided with living, sleeping,
kitchen, fitness, and office space along with emergency vehicles and equipment.
The exterior is home to many native and adapted plants and exceeds the local requirement for green space. Because the building is located
on the corner of intersecting streets, the openings of the truck bays were able to have a north orientation, keeping the bays naturally cooler
in its hot climate. Indoor to outdoor spaces are buffered with a wide porch and landscape design, protecting the interior from the heat of
western sun exposure. Embodied energy benefits are displayed through the elimination of asphalt in the parking lot and stormwater ponds
made from local material. Every aspect of this project strives for green energy including the biodiesel fuel storage tank and LEV fleet
vehicles.
The facade walls are made of local stone and the metal roof is energy-efficient, both keeping the aesthetics true to the historical context of
Austin. Where there are windows, there are also deep overhangs to account for maximum daylight with minimal solar heat gain. The
unconditioned truck bays use natural ventilation through large, operable windows.

6. Emissions and cost are reduced by decreasing
energy use through improved design. Emissions
are further eliminated by contracting 100% of
the building’s energy to a renewable source.
AVERY RANCH – DAVIS SPRINGS
FIRE + EMS STATION
9421 Spectrum Drive, Austin, TX, 78717
LEED GOLD 2011
REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION
1
2
3
Overhangs on most of the exterior, occupancy
sensors, and high-efficiency systems are all methods
of energy reduction
Solar panels provide on-site renewable energy
and reduce the energy costs of the building
The facility received exemplary credit for
committing to purchasing 100% renewable energy
from West Texas wind power
19
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Acres of forest208
Carbon sequestered
by
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 177Metric tons of
GHG emissions
17 Times
Driving around
Earth
30%REDUCTION
ENERGY COST
29%REDUCTION
ENERGY USE
Renewable Energy (Solar Panels):
16,000 kWh – 8.0% of Total
Total Energy Use
Electricity Provided by Austin Energy:
139,922 kWh
Natural Gas:
199,412 kBtu
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7. REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE
1
2
3
Irrigation systems are designed to reduce irrigation
water. Native, drought-resistant plants and turf
grass further reduce the need for irrigation water
Low-flow, water-efficient systems used for kitchen,
lavatory, toilet, and urinal fixtures reduce water use
There is a 17,000 gallon rainwater collection tank on
site that helps to reduce outside-sourced irrigation
water
Aside from reducing
irrigation water use,
the station has a
non-potable water
source
Per year12,078
Drinking water
for
114 Average sized
swimming pools
54,350 Bathtubs
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 2,174kGal of
water
AVERY RANCH – DAVIS SPRINGS
FIRE + EMS STATION
9421 Spectrum Drive, Austin, TX, 78717
LEED GOLD 2011
32%REDUCTION
INDOOR
POTABLE WATER
USE
94%REDUCTION
IRRIGATION
WATER USE
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8. DIVERTS MATERIALS FROM LANDFILL
1
2
3
Prefabricated components also reduce the amount
of packing material used in the transportation of a
project
Construction waste is a major element to consider
when diverting materials that go to the landfill
Reducing the amount of material needed and
recycling content can significantly decrease waste
This savings is
equivalent to: 27Metric tons of
GHG emissions
3
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Garbage trucks2
Times
Driving around
Earth
2.6
AVERY RANCH – DAVIS SPRINGS
FIRE + EMS STATION
9421 Spectrum Drive, Austin, TX, 78717
LEED GOLD 2011
77%REDUCTION
LANDFILL WASTE
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STRATEGIES:
Concrete
91% 5%
Mixed
3.6%
Lumber
0.4%
Steel
A CLOSER LOOK
AT DIVERTED WASTE:

9. Where does regional material come
from? A portion of the materials are regionally
purchased from within
500 miles of the site
REDUCE AND REUSE OF MATERIALS
1
2
3
Recycled materials can include materials from the
structural components to the building’s finishes and
are important for preservation of the environment
Pre- and post-consumer recycled materials
include concrete, structural steel, wood doors,
and ceiling tiles
Regional materials include limestone, trees, plants,
and masonry stone veneer
Total Material Cost:
$764,424
26% Regional Materials:
$195,585
25% Recycled Material Content:
$190,412
AVERY RANCH – DAVIS SPRINGS
FIRE + EMS STATION
9421 Spectrum Drive, Austin, TX, 78717
LEED GOLD 2011
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10. 6 2
=
Alternative transportation includes:
66,743
+ + 2Fuel-efficient
preferred parking
Bicycle stalls Car/vanpool
preferred parking
Miles of commuting
per year
This savings is
equivalent to:
Metric tons of
CO2 emissions27
Fuel-efficient Preferred Parking: 2
Total Parking Spaces:
28
Car/vanpool Preferred Parking: 2
PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
1
2
3
6 bike stalls available for the 40 peak building
users
There are 2 preferred parking spaces reserved
for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles
There are 2 preferred parking spaces available for
car/van pooling
AVERY RANCH – DAVIS SPRINGS
FIRE + EMS STATION
9421 Spectrum Drive, Austin, TX, 78717
LEED GOLD 2011
14%
Of Parking Reserved for Alternative
Transportation
15%
of Users have Access
to Bicycle Stalls
Total Peak Users:
40
Bicycle Stalls: 6
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11. IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE
1
2
3
Zones of occupancy controls maximize
thermal comfort rate for daily users
Reduction of volatile organic compounds
in all categories of indoor material use
Smoking is prohibited within 25 ft. of any
building entrance or opening
ADHESIVE
&
SEALANTS
PAINTS
&
COATINGS
CARPET
SYSTEMS
COMPOSITE
WOOD
4 OUT OF 4
CREDITS ACHIEVED
FOR LOW-EMITING
VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUND (VOC)
CONTENT
A CLOSER LOOK:
AT VOC CONTENT
ADHESIVES &
SEALANTS
PAINTS &
COATINGS
CARPET
SYSTEMS
COMPOSITE
WOOD
Baseline: 860 g/L
Baseline: 679 g/L
Baseline: 1,350 g/L
Design: 181 g/L
Design: 514 g/L
Design: 79 g/L
Design: No VOCs
AVERY RANCH – DAVIS SPRINGS
FIRE + EMS STATION
9421 Spectrum Drive, Austin, TX, 78717
LEED GOLD 2011
96%SPACE WITH
ACCESS TO
VIEWS
91%SPACES WITH
INDIVIDUAL
LIGHTING
CONTROLS
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12. RESOURCES
Leedatx.com
USGBC
Website
usgbc.org/leed
Project Profile
usgbc.org/projects/avery-ranch-davis-springs-fireems-stati
Imagine Austin
Imagine Austin Vision
austintexas.gov/department/imagine-austin
Comprehensive Plan
ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/npzd/ImagineAustin/IACP_corrected2018.pdf
EPA
Waste Reduction Model
epa.gov/warm/versions-waste-reduction-model-warm#WARM Tool V14
GHG Conversion Calculator
epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator
Public Works Department
Website
austintexas.gov/department/public-works
PWD Capital Green Infrastructure
austintexas.gov/page/green-capital-improvement-projects
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Office of the City Architect
Contact Us
pwdcityarchitect@austintexas.gov
Team
Peter Davis, AIA, LEED AP
LEED/Sustainability Project Manager
Peter.Davis@austintexas.gov
Theresa Cascio
Silvia Calderon Laiton
Angela Cai