A LEED Performance Report on the sustainable design and construction of the City of Austin's EMS Station 33

1. Emergency Medical Services Station #33
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. 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)

4. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
STATION #33
4518 James Wheat Street, Austin, TX, 78723
LEEDv2.2 BD+C: New Construction
AWARDED LEED GOLD SEPT 2013
Elliott & Hamil Architects, Inc.
The concept of this station derived from a prototype for a standardized station for the Austin-Travis Country EMS.
The goal was to create a station with an established set of guidelines for Emergency Medical Services while taking
the current site situation into consideration. By including an on-site extension of the public trail, the station
establishes connectivity with the community. With access to public transportation and fuel efficient vehicles,
alternative transportation also introduced to the project. Over 50% of the site is reserved for vegetated open
space, helping to restore the natural habitat of the land.
The projects includes three truck bays with 21’ ceilings that maximize space for storage compartments. Concrete
masonry walls support an open structural system on the bay ceiling. In addition, there is living space for 10
occupants including a study, kitchen and dining, resting rooms, and locker rooms. Because of the steep slope, the
building design includes a two-story structure of over 6,000 sq. ft.
The roof and site optimize reflective materials, paving, and shading to reduce the heat island effect. PV panels
were installed to reduce a portion of the energy cost; the energy that is consumed is green energy. An exterior air
monitor was installed to optimize the performance of the HVAC systems.. Thermal comfort during the various EMS
personnel activities was achieved for each seasonal change, providing a pleasant atmosphere for the occupants
throughout the day and year.

6. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STATION #33
4518 James Wheat Street, Austin, TX, 78723
LEED GOLD 2013
REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION
1
2
3
This building is on Austin Energy GreenChoice 100%
renewable energy with West Texas wind
Solar panels provide on-site renewable energy
and reduce the energy costs of the building
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 140Metric tons of
GHG emissions
15
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Acres of forest165
Carbon sequestered
by
14 Times
Driving around
Earth
26%REDUCTION
ENERGY USE
26%REDUCTION
ENERGY COST
Renewable Energy (Solar Panels)
6,837 kWh - 4.6% of Total
Total Energy Use:
146,095 kWh
Electricity Provided by Austin Energy:
139,259.08 kWh
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Occupancy sensors and high-efficiency systems are
all methods of energy reduction
STRATEGIES:

7. 1
2
3
REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE
Potable water is a valuable resource that can be
significantly reduced in the design phase of a building
High-efficiency low-flow fixtures, and aerators are
used to help reduce water consumption and costs,
yielding water savings and reduced utility bills.
Native and adapted drought-tolerant vegetation
reduces irrigation needs and improves microclimatePer year2,675
Drinking water
for
25 Average sized
swimming pools
12,036 Bathtubs
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 481kGal of
water
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STATION #33
4518 James Wheat Street, Austin, TX, 78723
LEED GOLD 2013
41%REDUCTION
INDOOR
POTABLE WATER
USE
100%REDUCTION
IRRIGATION
POTABLE WATER
USE
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8. 1
2
3
DIVERTS MATERIALS FROM LANDFILL
Minimizing materials going into landfills
through reuse, salvaging and recycling are ways
to conserve natural resources
Prefabricated components are a great method of
reducing material scraps and packaging
The construction waste management plan primarily
utilizes on-site co-mingled collection and off-site
materials sorting
This savings is
equivalent to: 131Metric tons of
GHG emissions
14
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Garbage trucks7
Times
Driving around
Earth
13
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STATION #33
4518 James Wheat Street, Austin, TX, 78723
LEED GOLD 2013
87%REDUCTION
LANDFILL WASTE
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STRATEGIES:
Concrete
70% 17%
Metal
9%
Wood
4%
Paper
A CLOSER LOOK
AT DIVERTED WASTE:

9. REDUCTION AND REUSE OF MATERIALS
1
2
3
Where does regional material come
from? Over $285,000 of the material is regionally
purchased from within 500 miles of the site
Regionally extracted and manufactured materials include the
total cost of materials within a 500 mile radius
Pre- and post-consumer recycled materials include
structural steel, rock wool insulation, glass, hinges,
sheetrock, ceiling tile, metal grid system, and more
Recycled materials can include materials from the structural
components to the building’s finishes and are important for
preservation of the environment
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STATION #33
4518 James Wheat Street, Austin, TX, 78723
LEED GOLD 2013
33% Regional Material:
$289,928
13% Recycled Material Content:
$113,190
Total Material Cost:
$872,315
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10. PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
1
2
3
2 of the 26 parking spaces are reserved for
low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
There are 6 Capital Metro lines
within ¼ mile of the building.
Vicinity to public transportation further
promotes alternative methods of travel
No new vehicle parking spaces were added
on-site
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STATION #33
4518 James Wheat Street, Austin, TX, 78723
LEED GOLD 2013
8%
of Parking Reserved for
Alternative Transportation
Fuel-efficient Preferred Parking: 2
Total Parking Spaces:
26
41%
of Users have Access to Bicycle
Stalls
Bicycle Stalls: 5
Total Peak Users:
12
This savings is
equivalent to:
+ =
Alternative transportation includes:
2
Metric tons of
CO2 emissions
5Fuel-efficient
preferred parking
Bicycle stalls Miles of commuting
per year
7.88
19,293
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STRATEGIES:
What about shared transportation?

11. 100%SPACES WITH
INDIVIDUAL
LIGHTING
CONTROLS
IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE
1
2
3
Space mounted CO2 sensors monitor space CO2 levels to
ensure that ventilation systems maintain design
minimum ventilation requirements
Each building’s zone is equipped with a thermostat to give
the occupants better control of their environment.
Wall and ceiling- mounted occupancy sensors are utilized
in the toilet rooms, living room, and kitchen-dinning area
to automatically turn lights off when unoccupied
ADHESIVE
&
SEALANTS
PAINTS
&
COATINGS
COMPOSITE
WOOD
3 OUT OF 4
CREDITS ACHIEVED
FOR LOW-EMITTING
VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUND (VOC)
CONTENT
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STATION #33
4518 James Wheat Street, Austin, TX, 78723
LEED GOLD 2013
A CLOSER LOOK:
AT VOC CONTENT
ADHESIVES &
SEALANTS
PAINTS &
COATINGS
COMPOSITE
WOOD
Baseline: 1,675 g/L
Baseline: 1,800 g/L
Design: 122.2 g/L
Design: 746 g/L
Design: No VOCs
Design: No VOCs
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12. RESOURCES
Leedatx.com
USGBC
Website
usgbc.org/leed
Project Profile
usgbc.org/projects/ems-station-33
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