A LEED Performance Report on the sustainable design and construction of the City of Austin's ABIA Terminal East Infill

1. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport:
Terminal East Infill
LEED Performance Report
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT

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. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Owner: City of Austin
Architect: Page Southerland Page
Landscape Architect: Carolyn Kelley Landscape Architect
MEP Engineer: Page Southerland Page (PSPAEC)
Contractor: Hensel Phelps
Consultant: Austin Energy

4. 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)

5. AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INT.
AIRPORT TERMINAL EAST INFILL
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX, 78719
LEEDv2009 BD+C: New Construction
AWARDED LEED SILVER SEPT 2017
PAGE SOUTHERLAND PAGE ARCHITECTS
As airline transportation increases and efficiency in travel improves, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA)
Terminal East Infill project sought to improve the passenger experience as they navigate their travel. Areas of expansion
include the security screening, ticketing, and baggage to grow the international arrivals processing from 100 to 600
passengers per hour. While the project increases traffic, the design is still able to enhance the quality of passenger flow by
reducing the wait time. Most importantly, the Terminal East Infill increases connectivity within the airport ticketing and
gates.
The Terminal East Infill is a redevelopment of a previous military base. The expansion turns what was otherwise
underdeveloped and unusable land into an expansion of the airport to facilitate travel and growth. The reformation of the
entrance to the airport includes a multi-story curtain wall with colorful accents. Natural daylight floods the ticketing and
processing area, allowing a stimulating experience for occupants.
The site provides the community with alternative forms of transportation and a large amount of green space. The overall
carbon footprint is reduced through the implementation of renewable energy. All factors of design optimize the thermal
comfort to create a building with consistent temperature year-round and provide visitors with a pleasant experience as
they commence their journey.

7. AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INT. AIRPORT
TERMINAL EAST INFILL
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX, 78719
LEED SILVER 2017
REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION
1
2
3
High efficiency systems allow for a reduction of
energy use needed to maintain building controls
Electric lighting needs are reduced through use of
natural daylight and reflective interior surfaces
100% of the 2 million kWh of annual energy is
purchased green power from West Texas wind
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 1,953Metric tons of
GHG emissions
211
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Acres of forest2,300
Carbon sequestered
by
192 Times
Driving around
Earth
23%REDUCTION
ENERGY USE
23%REDUCTION
ENERGY COST
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
Total Energy Use
Electricity Provided by Austin Energy:
2,008,487 kWh
Natural Gas:
97,900 kBtu
STRATEGIES:

8. REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE
1
2
3
Potable water is a valuable resource that can be
significantly reduced in the design phase of a building
Drip irrigation systems allow more water to reach
plant roots and less water to evaporate than in
sprinkler systems
Indoor water use in flow fixtures was reduced by 47%
of a standard building of this size
Per year6,173
Drinking water
for
58 Average sized
swimming pools
27,780 Bathtubs
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 1,111kGal of
water
68%REDUCTION
IRRIGATION
POTABLE WATER
USE
37%REDUCTION
INDOOR
POTABLE WATER
USE
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INT. AIRPORT
TERMINAL EAST INFILL
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX, 78719
LEED SILVER 2017
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:

9. DIVERTS MATERIALS FROM LANDFILL
1
2
3
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
Prefabricated components are another great method
of reducing material scraps and packaging
This savings is
equivalent to: 2,276Metric tons of
GHG emissions
246
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Garbage trucks113
Times
Driving around
Earth
224
92%REDUCTION
LANDFILL WASTE
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INT. AIRPORT
TERMINAL EAST INFILL
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX, 78719
LEED SILVER 2017
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:
Masonry
73% 12%
Wood
9%
Cardboard
6%
Metal
A CLOSER LOOK
AT DIVERTED WASTE:

10. 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 were
used for many of the components of the building
Certified wood is responsibly harvested which
decreases human exposure to harmful chemicals during
construction
Where does regional material come
from? A portion of the materials are regionally
purchased from within
500 miles of the site
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INT. AIRPORT
TERMINAL EAST INFILL
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX, 78719
LEED SILVER 2017
Total Material Cost:
$11,533,524
23% Recycled Material Content:
$2,535,371
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:

11. PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
There are 2 Capital Metro lines
within ¼ mile of the building.
1
2
3
No new vehicle parking spaces were added on-
site
4 propane stations and 4 natural gas stations are
available on-site for FLEET vehicles
Vicinity to public transportation further
promotes alternative methods of travel
100%
OF NEW FLEET
FUELING IS RESERVED
FOR ALTERNATIVE
FUEL
Vehicle fueling capacity:
Natural Gas: 320 Propane: 424
ALTERNATIVE
FUEL METHODS
REDUCE GREENHOUSE
GAS EMISSIONS AND
ALLOW FOR BETTER AIR
QUALITY THAN
GASOLINE POWERED
VEHICLES
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INT. AIRPORT
TERMINAL EAST INFILL
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX, 78719
LEED SILVER 2017
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
What about shared transportation?STRATEGIES:

12. IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE
1
2
3
ABIA reduced volatile organic compounds in
all categories of indoor material use
All shared-occupancy spaces have lighting
controls to maximize individual comfort
Smoking is prohibited within 25 ft. of any building
entrance or opening
ADHESIVE
&
SEALANTS
PAINTS CARPET COMPOSITE
WOOD
A CLOSER LOOK
AT VOC CONTENT:
ADHESIVES &
SEALANTS
PAINTS &
COATINGS
CARPET &
FLOORING
COMPOSITE
WOOD Design: No VOCs
Baseline: 7340 g/L
Design: 4335 g/L
Baseline: 4650 g/L
Design: 1454 g/L
Baseline: 1305 g/L
Design: 278 g/L
4 OUT OF 4
CREDITS ACHIEVED FOR
LOW-EMITING VOLATILE
ORGANIC COMPOUND
(VOC) CONTENT
100%SHARED SPACES
WITH LIGHTING
CONTROLS
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INT. AIRPORT
TERMINAL EAST INFILL
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX, 78719
LEED SILVER 2017
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:

13. RESOURCES
Leedatx.com
USGBC
Website
usgbc.org/leed
Project Profile
usgbc.org/projects/abia-terminal-east-infill
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 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
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