A LEED Performance Report on the sustainable design and construction of PSTA-Office Suite & Classroom 1 Fit-Out.

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PSTA-Office Suite & Classroom 1 Fit-Out
LEED Performance Report

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
Vanessa Bales
Ashley Yen
Silvia Calderon
Lan Zhou
2021

3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Owner: City of Austin – Austin Police Department
Architect: McKinney York Architects
MEP Engineer: Jose I. Guerra, Inc.
Commissioning Agent: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.

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. PSTA-Office Suite & Classroom 1
Fit-Out
4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, TX, 78744
LEED ID+C: Commercial Interior v2009
AWARDED LEED GOLD
FEBRUARY 2020
McKinney York Architects
The Public Safety Training Academy was constructed in 2011 and it has been serving as the training school for
Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, and Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. This
project is an interior renovation to approximately 6,607sf of Building I. The portion of the building to be
renovated consists of the existing building’s open office space to provide functional private offices and meeting
rooms for APD’s Police Technology Unit. Additionally, the work included a full renovation of the break Room,
classrooms, restrooms and locker rooms used by the APD cadet training academy.
Occupant comfort and energy improvements included a new zoned HVAC system and thermal insulation applied
at the roof level (previously uninsulated). Low-VOC finish materials and denim sound batts help indoor air quality
and acoustics in the offices. Upgrades were also made to the life safety system, and the interior of the building
was brought into TAS 2012 accessibility compliance. Site improvements included accessible sidewalks and
replacement of the building’s deteriorated wastewater line.
The project is performing outstandingly in energy saving and water use reduction. It has achieved a 49 percent of
lighting power reduction by implementing occupancy sensors and adapting LED lighting, along with a 40 percent
of indoor water use reduction by applying efficient water fixtures. The project has established a Green Cleaning
Policy to purchase cleaning products and equipment that meet sustainable standards and reduce contaminants
to occupants.

7. REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION
1
2
3
100% of energy is generated from electricity
from offsite renewable energy.
This building is on GreenChoice 100% renewable
energy powered by West Texas wind for 2 years.
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 120Metric tons of
GHG emissions
14
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Acres of forest
157
Carbon sequestered
by
12 Times
Driving around
Earth
REDUCTION
ENERGY USE
REDUCTION
ENERGY COST
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STRATEGIES:
Total Energy Use
Electricity Provided by Austin Energy:
145,500 kWh
Natural Gas:
29,300 kBtu
37%
31%
78% of equipment is ENERGYSTAR rated
PSTA-OFFICE SUITE & CLASSROOM 1 FIT-OUT
4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, TX, 78744
LEED GOLD 2020

8. REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE
Per year
82
Drinking water
for
369 Bathtubs
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 14.76kGal of
water
PSTA-OFFICE SUITE & CLASSROOM 1 FIT-OUT
4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, TX, 78744
LEED GOLD 2020
40%
REDUCTION
INDOOR
POTABLE WATER
USE
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STRATEGIES:
9,225
Potable water is a valuable resource that can be
significantly reduced in the design phase of a building
Reducing portable water also reduces energy
used to treat water supply and in domestic water
heating.
Reducing water consumption saves energy
because less water needs to be treated and
pumped to end users
High-efficiency water fixtures allow more water flow
with less energy use and provides a sustainable
alternative to conventional systems
1
2
3
4

9. 1
2
3
DIVERTS MATERIALS FROM LANDFILL
Minimizing materials going into landfills
through reuse, salvaging, and recycling are
ways to conserve natural resources
Reducing the amount of material needed and
recycling content can significantly decrease waste
72%
REDUCTION
LANDFILL WASTE
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STRATEGIES:
PSTA-OFFICE SUITE & CLASSROOM 1 FIT-OUT
4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, TX, 78744
LEED GOLD 2020
Construction waste is a major element to consider
when diverting materials that go to the landfill
Concrete
49% 29%
Wood
9%
Metal
13%
Other
A CLOSER LOOK
AT DIVERTED WASTE:
This savings is
equivalent to: 103 Metric tons of
GHG emissions
12
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Garbage trucks
5
Times
Driving around
Earth
10

10. 37%
of Users have Access to Bicycle
Stalls
Bicycle Stalls:
25
Total Peak
Building Users:
68
This savings is
equivalent to:
=
Alternative transportation includes:
25
Metric tons of
CO2 emissions
Bicycle Stalls Miles of commuting
per year
26
62,500
PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
1
2
3
25 bike stalls are available for 37% of building
users at peak moment
Bike riding uses minimal fossil fuels and is a
pollution-free mode of transportation
No new vehicle parking spaces were added
on-site; this prevents adding impervious cover to
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STRATEGIES:
PSTA-OFFICE SUITE & CLASSROOM 1 FIT-OUT
4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, TX, 78744
LEED GOLD 2020
Fuel-efficient Preferred Parking: 18
Total Parking Spaces:
350
of Parking Reserved for
Alternative Transportation
5%
of Parking Reserved for
Alternative Transportation
8% Total
Full-time Employees:
72
Car/vanpool Preferred Parking: 3

11. IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE
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PSTA-OFFICE SUITE & CLASSROOM 1 FIT-OUT
4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, TX, 78744
LEED GOLD 2020
1
2
3
Space mounted CO2 sensors monitor space CO2
levels to ensure that ventilation systems maintain
design minimum ventilation requirements.
Roll-out mats are used for entryway systems to
reduce outdoor pollutants affecting indoor
environment.
Smoking is prohibited within 25 ft. of any building
entrance or opening
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STRATEGIES:
ADHESIVE
&
SEALANTS
PAINTS
&
COATINGS
FLOORING
SYSTEMS
3 OUT OF 4
CREDITS ACHIEVED
FOR LOW-EMITTING
VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUND (VOC)
CONTENT
A CLOOSER LOOK:
AT VOC CONTENT
ADHESIVES &
SEALANTS
PAINTS &
COATINGS
FLOORING
SYSTEMS
Baseline: 2,205 g/L
Baseline: 2,050 g/L
Baseline: 565 g/L
Design: 541 g/L
Design: 436 g/L
Design: 109 g/L
94%
SPACES WITH
INDIVIDUAL
LIGHTING
CONTROLS

12. RESOURCES
Leedatx.com
USGBC
Website
usgbc.org/leed
Project Profile
usgbc.org/projects/asian-american-resource-center-0
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
Theresa Cascio
Silvia Calderon Laiton
Angela Cai
Vanessa Bales
Ashley Yen
Lan Zhou