A LEED Performance Report on the sustainable design and construction of Austin Shelter for Women and Children

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Austin Shelter for Women and Children
LEED Performance Report
PHOTOS COURTESY OF 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
Naoko Ward
Priscilla Goodwin
Brandon Lawry
Vanessa Bales
2019

3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Owner: Austin Public Health
Architect: McKinney York Architects
Landscape Architect: Co’Design, LLC
MEP Engineer: Jose I. Guerra
LEED Consultant: HOLOS
Surveyor: Hejl, Lee, & Associates
Civil Engineer: Chan & Partners Engineering; Urban Design Group
Structural Engineer: Structures

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 SHELTER FOR
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED BD+C: New Construction v3 –
LEED 2009
AWARDED LEED GOLD
MAY 2019
McKinney York Architects
The Austin Shelter for Women and Children was reopened in September 2018 after renovation and expansion.
The expansion added sleeping quarters for 32-34 residents, a larger reception area and lobby, and additional
child care facilities. Operated by the Salvation Army, the shelter provides “wrap-around” services to women to
ensure that homelessness is brief, rare, and non-occurring.
Targeted to LEED Gold certification, the sustainability of this project is achieved in many different ways. A nature
play learning space promotes and expands children’s understanding of the natural environment by providing
exposure to natural play materials and a natural setting.
This project has also made great strides in achieving regional priority credits. Permeable pavers and a rain garden
with stacked detention contribute to habitat protection. PV panels provide over 6900 kWh of energy per year. At
least 75% of waste generated onsite by weight was recycled, reused, or salvaged.

7. AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION
1
2
3
4.94% of the total energy costs have been offset
through Photovoltaic panels to renewable
energy generated on-site.
This building is on GreenChoice 100% renewable
energy powered by West Texas wind for 2 years.
A superior envelope thermal composition at the
walls and roof, as well as low-e, insulated, argon-
filled glazing provides energy savings.
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 243Metric tons of
GHG emissions
29
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Acres of forest286
Carbon sequestered
by
24 Times
Driving around
Earth
36%REDUCTION
ENERGY USE
39%REDUCTION
ENERGY COST
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Total Energy Use
Electricity Provided by Austin Energy:
1,046.6 MBtu
On-Site Renewable Energy (Solar):
6,988 kWh – 4.7% of Total
Natural Gas:
324 MBtu
STRATEGIES:

8. AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THOMAS MCCONNELL

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2
3
REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE
The landscaping installed does not require permanent
irrigation systems, and temporary irrigation was
removed less than 18 months after installation
High-efficiency water fixtures allow more water flow
with less energy use and provides a sustainable
alternative to conventional systems
Potable water is a valuable resource that can be
significantly reduced in the design phase of a building
Per year20,318
Drinking water
for
192 Average sized
swimming pools
91,430 Bathtubs
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 3,657kGal of
water
AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
36%REDUCTION
INDOOR
POTABLE WATER
USE
61%REDUCTION
IRRIGATION
POTABLE WATER
USE
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STRATEGIES:

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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
Prefabricated components are a great method of
reducing material scraps and packaging
This savings is
equivalent to: 5,052Metric tons of
GHG emissions
605
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Garbage trucks252
Times
Driving around
Earth
496
AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
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STRATEGIES:
Wood
28% 38%
Concrete
9%
Paper
11%
Other
A CLOSER LOOK
AT DIVERTED WASTE:
93%REDUCTION
LANDFILL WASTE

11. AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THOMAS MCCONNELL

12. REDUCTION AND REUSE OF MATERIALS
Where does regional material come from?
Over $220,000 of the material is regionally
purchased from within 500 miles of the site
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2
3
Regionally extracted and manufactured materials include the
total cost of materials within a 500 mile radius
Each container had English and Spanish labels with visuals of
acceptable materials. An onsite recycling coordinator
performed periodic inspections to ensure proper separation.
IE2 Construction provided dedicated containers to ensure
proper separation of recyclable materials, which include
wood, gypsum board and sheetrock, and lamps
AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
40% Regional Material:
$229,807
13% Recycled Material Content:
$74,495
Total material cost:
$580,000
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13. This savings is
equivalent to:
=
Alternative transportation includes:
2
Metric tons of
CO2 emissions
Fuel-efficient
preferred parking
Miles of commuting
per year
4.25
1,042
PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
1
2
3
2 of the 33 parking spaces are reserved for low-
emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
Vicinity to public transportation further
promotes alternative methods of travel
No new vehicle parking spaces were added
on-site
6%
of Parking Reserved for
Alternative Transportation
Alternative Fuel Charging Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces:
33
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What about shared transportation?
STRATEGIES:
There are 4 Capital Metro lines
within ¼ mile of the building.
AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
0.14 miles from daycare
entry to bus stop
0.19 miles from shelter
entry to bus stop

14. IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE
Of the regularly occupied
spaces:
1
2
3
Low-emitting materials, such as adhesives, sealants,
paints, coatings, and the flooring system were used
Lighting controls provided for 100% of shared multi-
occupant spaces.
Temperatures are calibrated for air speed, humidity, and
clothing level to keep occupants comfortable.
100%SPACES WITH
INDIVIDUAL
LIGHTING
CONTROLS
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STRATEGIES:
96%SPACES WITH
ACCESS TO
VIEWS
AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019

15. AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THOMAS MCCONNELL

16. SUSTAINABLE SITES
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Implication of rain gardens to naturally filter run off before
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) are absorbed into soil.
Maximize open vegetative space within the site with
wetlands or naturally designed ponds.
To conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged
areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity by using
native plants in the rain gardens and nature play areas.
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AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
V
92.45% Vegetative Space:
100,888sf Sum of all Building Footprint:
8,245sf
90%REMOVAL
of TSS from
stormwater

17. INNOVATION IN DESIGN
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2
3
Design of new Nature Play areas to promote and expand
children's understanding, appreciation and value of the
natural environmental.
The project promote varied learning opportunities in
natural settings.
Integrate physical comfort elements to encourage outdoor
play. Ex. Shade and materials that minimize heat gain.
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STRATEGIES:
AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
Elements in Each Nature Play Areas:
• Sand Box
• Bird Houses
• Sport Court
• Tire Swing
• Grass Mounds
• Inhabitable Sculptures
• Vegetable Garden
• Cedar Playhouse
• Large Live Oak Tree
Pre-K Play
Area
• Sand Box
• Cedar Playhouse
• Outdoor Classroom
• Creek Bed
• Grass Area
Toddler
Play Area
• Small Tree
• Small Brushes
• Grass Area
Infant Play
Area

18. AUSTIN SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
3987 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX, 78721
LEED GOLD 2019
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THOMAS MCCONNELL

19. 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
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Team
Peter Davis, AIA, LEED AP
LEED/Sustainability Project Manager
Peter.Davis@austintexas.gov
Theresa Cascio
Silvia Calderon Laiton
Angela Cai
Priscilla Goodwin
Vanessa Bales