A LEED Performance Report on the sustainable design and construction of the City of Austin's Turner Roberts Building Pavilion

1. Turner-Roberts Recreation Center Building Pavilion
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. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Owner: City of Austin Parks Dept.
Architect: O’Connell Robertson
Landscape Architect: BF Collaborative
MEP Engineer: Clark Nexsen
Contractor: American Constructors

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. The development of the Turner Roberts Recreation Center for the Parks and Recreation Department began in
2002 with an outline master plan of the campus. In 2006 it included an agreement to lease part of the property
to Austin Independent School District for the construction of an elementary school and shared-use facilities.
The Recreation Center was completed in 2008 and LEED silver certification awarded in 2010.
The project consists of a one-story, freestanding, multi-use facility for the Parks and Recreation Department
and temporarily shared with the Austin Independent School District. The facility is constructed on a 70-acre
campus adjacent to the previously constructed LEED Silver Certified Turner-Roberts Recreation Center, which
is owned and operated by the City of Austin. This new facility provides the local citizens a space where they
can play basketball and volleyball, as well as a gathering space where they can hold community meetings and
private functions. Austin Independent School District will uses the facility as a gymnasium.
Achieving LEED Silver, the project incorporated a high thermal mass envelope, high-performance HVAC
system, and efficient lighting to reduce the building’s energy use. The concrete tilt-wall and CMU construction
contribute to the building's thermal mass. Additionally, the kitchen will be provided with a variable-volume
exhaust and make-up air ventilation system to reduce energy consumption. The interior lighting will be
controlled throughout with occupancy sensors and exterior lighting is provided by high-efficiency LED fixtures.
TURNER-ROBERTS RECREATION
CENTER BUILDING PAVILION
7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX, 78724
LEEDv2009 New Construction & Major
Renovations
AWARDED LEED SILVER DEC 2016
O’CONNELL ROBERTSON

7. 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.
TURNER-ROBERTS RECREATION CENTER
BUILDING PAVILION
7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX, 78724
LEED SILVER 2016
REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION
1
2
3
High-efficiency window glazing, insulation, and
lighting controls are all ways this project reduces
energy consumption
High-efficiency cooling systems significantly
reduce the energy consumption
The facility received exemplary credit for green
power, doubling the LEED credit requirement
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 93Metric tons of
GHG emissions
10
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Acres of forest109
Carbon sequestered
by
9 Times
Driving around
Earth
32%REDUCTION
ENERGY COST
29%REDUCTION
ENERGY USE
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Total Energy Use
Electricity Provided by Austin Energy:
84,077 kWh
Natural Gas:
88,600 kBtu
STRATEGIES:

8. REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE
1
2
3
Drip irrigation systems allow more water to reach
plant roots. Hydromulch was another method of
reducing the need for irrigation water
Dual-flush lavatories and low-flow sinks, showers
and urinals reduce indoor water consumption
Reducing potable water also reduces energy used to
treat water supply and in domestic water heating
Per year6,498
Drinking water
for
62 Average sized
swimming pools
29,242 Bathtubs
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 53.8kGal of
water
TURNER-ROBERTS RECREATION CENTER
BUILDING PAVILION
7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX, 78724
LEED SILVER 2016
99.9%REDUCTION
IRRIGATION
POTABLE WATER
USE
42%REDUCTION
INDOOR
POTABLE WATER
USE
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STRATEGIES:

9. DIVERTS MATERIALS FROM LANDFILL
1
2
3 Materials that were diverted from the landfill
include concrete, metal, and lumber
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: 133Metric tons of
GHG emissions
14
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Garbage trucks7
Times
Driving around
Earth
13
TURNER-ROBERTS RECREATION CENTER
BUILDING PAVILION
7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX, 78724
LEED SILVER 2016
89%REDUCTION
LANDFILL WASTE
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STRATEGIES:
Concrete
81% 10%
Wood
5%
Cardboard
4%
Metal
A CLOSER LOOK
AT DIVERTED WASTE:

10. Where does regional material come
from? Almost $ 200,000 of the material is
regionally purchased from within
500 miles of the site
REDUCE AND REUSE OF MATERIALS
1
2
3
Regional materials include concrete, rebar,
masonry, and aluminum
Recycled materials include metal roofing, steel
joists, concrete, and piping
Recycled and regional materials are responsible
decisions to make when reducing the environmental
impacts of constructing a building
TURNER-ROBERTS RECREATION CENTER
BUILDING PAVILION
7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX, 78724
LEED SILVER 2016
Total Material Cost:
$685,165
24% Recycled Material Content:
$161,908
29% Regional
Material:
$195,957
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STRATEGIES:

11. This savings is
equivalent to:
+ =
Alternative transportation includes:
3
Metric tons of
CO2 emissions
12Alternative fuel
charging spaces
Bicycle stalls Miles of commuting
per year
19
46,800
PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
1
2
3
12 bike stalls available for the 222 peak building
users
There are 3 alternative fuel charging spaces
on-site
No new parking is provided on-site. This is
environmental responsible because it does not add
to impervious cover
TURNER-ROBERTS RECREATION CENTER
BUILDING PAVILION
7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX, 78724
LEED SILVER 2016
3%
of Parking Reserved for
Alternative Transportation
Alternative Fuel Charging Spaces: 3
Total Parking Spaces:
97
5%
of Users have Access to Bicycle
Stalls
Bicycle Stalls: 12
Total Peak Users:
222
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STRATEGIES:

12. IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE
1
2
3
All of the regularly occupied spaces have
individual lighting controls, not only improving
the indoor experience, but also saving energy
Providing occupants with access to views allows
for higher productivity rates
Smoking is prohibited on the project site. This
significantly increases the quality of air on-site
COMPOSITE
WOOD3 OUT OF 4
CREDITS ACHIEVED
FOR LOW-EMITTING
VOLATILE
ORGANIC COMPOUND
(VOC) CONTENT
CARPET
PAINTS &
COATINGS
ADHESIVES
&
SEALANTS
A CLOSER LOOK:
AT VOC CONTENT
Baseline: 830 g/L
Design: 185 g/L
Baseline: 1,900 g/L
Design: 574 g/L
ADHESIVES &
SEALANTS
PAINTS &
COATINGS
TURNER-ROBERTS RECREATION CENTER
BUILDING PAVILION
7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX, 78724
LEED SILVER 2016
100%SPACES WITH
INDIVIDUAL
LIGHTING
CONTROLS
92%SPACES WITH
ACCESS TO
VIEWS
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Times the Required Outdoor Air
Ventilation
Required:
2,926 cfm
Designed:
4,300 cfm
1.5
STRATEGIES:

13. RESOURCES
Leedatx.com
USGBC
Website
usgbc.org/leed
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