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This document summarizes the renovation of the 5th floor of the Town Lake Center building in Austin, Texas to earn LEED Silver certification. The renovation reduced energy and water consumption, diverted construction waste from landfills, promoted alternative transportation, and improved indoor air quality. Specific strategies included using renewable energy, efficient fixtures, recycled and salvaged building materials, bicycle parking, and low-VOC materials.
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Low Carbon and Eco-City Projects in Tainan, Taiwan - Yen-ShunICLEI
Tainan City Government outlines plans for low carbon and eco-city projects to address issues like climate change, pollution, and sustainability. The plans include 12 initiatives across sectors like transportation, energy, buildings, lifestyle and education. Goals are to reduce carbon emissions 34% by 2014 and 40% by 2020 from 2005 levels through 59 promotion measures and 113 enforcement methods. Individual plans focus on areas like renewable energy, green buildings, recycling, remediation, and creating low carbon communities, campuses and cultural tourism. Projected achievements by 2020 include reducing citywide carbon emissions by over 3 million tons annually and making Tainan a model international green city.
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It's an exciting time to be a part of the Wisconsin Union, as an organization. We just celebrated our 100th anniversary last year and as we begin our next century of service, we look to the future for our buildings and programs.
Sustainability is a buzz word in today’s society. There are lots of definitions of what it is and what it means. Here’s a definition from the EPA: sustainability is: meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
These are our initiatives to green building and sustainable practices.
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Green building rating systems evaluate buildings based on criteria like energy use, water efficiency, carbon emissions, indoor environmental quality, and transportation. Some examples of rating systems described are BREEAM (UK), LEED (US), Green Star (Australia), CASBEE (Japan), and Green Globes (Canada). Buildings are given ratings on a scale (e.g. pass, good, very good for BREEAM) based on their performance in the criteria. Examples are provided of highly rated buildings under BREEAM and LEED that implemented sustainable design strategies like renewable energy, water recycling, and energy efficient materials.
This document summarizes the LEED performance of the Northwest Recreation Center in Austin, Texas, which achieved LEED Gold certification in 2012. The summary highlights that the center reduced its energy consumption through energy-efficient design and on-site solar panels. It also reduced potable water usage through recycled irrigation water, low-flow fixtures, and xeriscaping. Construction waste was diverted from landfills through careful sorting and reuse of materials. The renovation improved transportation options and indoor air quality.
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Austin's African American Cultural & Heritage Facility -LEED Profile
1. African American Cultural & Heritage Facility
LEED Performance Report
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECTPhoto Credit: Thomas McConnell
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: McKinney York Architects
Landscape Architect: Garcia Design, Inc.
MEP Engineer: Agnew Associates
Historic Architect: Volz & Associates
Cost Consultant: Mwm Design Group
Construction Manager: Barecky
Consultants: Austin Energy, Jacobs, & Holos Collaborative
Commissioning Agent: Bee (Building Energy Efficiency)
5. The African American Cultural and Heritage Facility (AACHF) renovates and expands upon the historic Dedrick-Hamilton House. The
new facility provides office, meeting, and performance space. AACHF accommodates the Greater Austin Black Chamber of
Commerce and the City’s Office of Arts and Cultural Resources. The extension incorporates a visitor museum and gift shop while
maintaining a similar scale and color palette of the original structure.
Finished in January of 2014, this 4.4 million dollar LEED Gold certified project has sensitively restored the aesthetic of the
traditional building by maintaining a similar scale and other elements that align with the existing structure. Most importantly
serving as a community engagement center, the building enriches the visitor and employee experience by ensuring 98 percent of
the total 2,065 square feet of regularly occupied area has access to views. These views showcase the site’s 1,060 square feet of
water efficient landscaping in addition to rooftop plantings and a vibrant, dedicated mural in the complex’s courtyard.
This preservation site showcases 9,570 square feet of site restoration, nearly half of the total site area, as well as 2,070 square feet
of vegetated open space. Focusing on informing the public on social issues that face local African American communities, the 85
peak building visitors and employees on site are provided with day lit open spaces to educate, perform, and engage.
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL &
HERITAGE FACILITY
912 E 11TH Street, Austin, TX, 78702
LEEDv2009 BD+C: New Construction
AWARDED LEED GOLD JAN 2014
McKINNEY YORK ARCHITECTS
Photo Credit: Thomas McConnell
6.
7. AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL & HERITAGE FACILITY
912 E 11TH Street, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2014
REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION
1
2
3
STRATEGIES:
This annual savings
is equivalent to:
On-site renewable energy through use of PV panels
reduces the amount of purchased electricity
Optimized energy performance in heating, cooling,
appliances, lighting, and occupancy sensors
Localized and user-controlled thermostats allow for
reduction of energy use in less frequented spaces
127Metric tons of
GHG emissions
14
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Acres of forest150
Carbon sequestered
by
13 Times
Driving around
Earth
28%REDUCTION
ENERGY COST
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
34%REDUCTION
ENERGY USE
On-Site Renewable Energy (Solar):
6,733 kWh – 6% of Total
Total Energy Use
Electricity Provided by Austin Energy:
105,607 kWh
Natural Gas:
31,700 kBtu
8. Drip irrigation systems allow more water to reach
the roots than a sprinkler system and significantly
decreases water needed
Low-flow water fixtures can not only reduce the
total water consumption but also the energy use
High-efficiency water fixtures allow more water
flow with less energy use and provides a
sustainable alternative to conventional systems
REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE
Per year299
Drinking water
for
3 Average sized
swimming pools
1,345 Bathtubs
80%REDUCTION
IRRIGATION
POTABLE WATER
USE
1
2
3
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 53.8kGal of
water
35%REDUCTION
INDOOR
POTABLE WATER
USE
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL & HERITAGE FACILITY
912 E 11TH Street, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2014
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: 130Metric tons of
GHG emissions
14
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Garbage trucks7
Times
Driving around
Earth
13
81%REDUCTION
LANDFILL WASTE
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL & HERITAGE FACILITY
912 E 11TH Street, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2014
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:
Concrete
68% 20%
Metal
10%
Wood
2%
Paper
A CLOSER LOOK
AT DIVERTED WASTE:
10. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
1
2
3
19% of the materials were extracted, harvested,
recovered, or manufactured within 500 miles of the
site
Pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled
materials make up 14% of the total building
materials
Regional: steel, limestone, concrete
Recycled: structural steel, sheetrock, rebar
Where does regional material come
from? Over $200,000 of the material is regionally
purchased from within 500 miles of the site
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL & HERITAGE FACILITY
912 E 11TH Street, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2014
19% Regional Material:
$209,865
Total Material Cost:
$1,102,500
14% Recycled Material Content:
$158,908
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:
11. PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
There are 3 Capital Metro lines
within ¼ mile of the building.
What about shared transportation?
This savings is
equivalent to:
+ =
Alternative transportation includes:
1
Metric tons of
CO2 emissions
5Alternative fuel
charging space
Bicycle stalls Miles of commuting
per year
6.24
15,300
1
2
3
1 of the 14 parking spaces is reserved for
an alternative fuel vehicle
5 bicycle racks and storage units are
installed and serve 6% of daily users
Vicinity to public transportation further
promotes alternative methods of travel
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL & HERITAGE FACILITY
912 E 11TH Street, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2014
7%
of Parking Reserved for
Alternative Transportation
Alternative Fuel Charging Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces:
14
Bicycle Stalls: 5
6%
of Users have Access to Bicycle
Stalls
Total Peak Users:
85
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:
12. IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE
1
2
3
Increases outdoor air ventilation to provide
optimal air quality
Thermal controls and access to views
increase productivity and satisfaction rates
Minimizes exposure to ETS-containing air by
prohibiting smoking within 25 feet of building
Of the Regularly Occupied
Spaces:
1.6
Times the Required
Outdoor Air Ventilation
Required:
654.91 cfm
Designed:
1095 cfm
97%SPACES WITH
ACCESS TO
VIEWS
80%SPACES WITH
THERMAL
CONTROLS
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL & HERITAGE FACILITY
912 E 11TH Street, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2014
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/coa-african-amer-culturalheritage-faci
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