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
4. McBETH RECREATION
CENTER
2401 Columbus Drive, Austin, TX, 78746
LEEDv2.0 ID+C: Commercial Interiors
AWARDED LEED SILVER AUG 2011
METHOD ARCHITECTURE
(FORMERLY ARCHITECTURE PLUS)
Located in Zilker Park, Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center is dedicated to providing the citizens of Austin with a variety of
quality, community-based leisure programs and meaningful recreation experiences that enhance quality of living. Year
round, the center offers activities for youth, teens and adults including spring break and summer day camps, as well as
recreational programs for challenged adults.
The existing 3000 square foot building was initially used as a police substation, and then converted into a recreation
center to alleviate the overuse of the main gymnasium building across the street. The design of the new, fully accessible
single-story facility consists of a multipurpose room, kitchen, craft room, game room, outdoor picnic areas, accessible
playscape, and sand play area. In addition, the park is blessed with many acres of nature and native trees, including oak
and juniper that make the natural and wild setting very secluded.
Site design preserves the surrounding native landscape. Strategies include limiting the construction area, restricting
movement of construction staff, materials and equipment to the front and in close proximity of the building, and
establishing adaptive grasses. Impervious covered is reduced by relocating parking to the access road, while providing
additional ADA compatible parking spaces and accessible route to enhance the entry approach.
5.
6. McBETH RECREATION CENTER
2401 Columbus Drive, Austin, TX, 78746
LEED SILVER 2011
REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION
This savings is
equivalent to: 1
2
3
HVAC improvements consist of 4 DX split systems –
the 4 most populated areas are controlled separately
with programmable thermostats
Reduction of lighting power density for all interior
lighting allows for a more efficient use of energy
This building’s renewable energy comes from wind
power in West Texas and reduces the CO2 emissions
related to building useLED
lightbulbs
310775
Cell phones’
watt usage
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:
3100 Watts of
Power
18%REDUCTION
INTERIOR LIGHTING
POWER DENSITY
7. REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE
1
2
3
Potable water is a valuable resource that can be
significantly reduced in the design phase of a
building
No permanent irrigation system installed because
of unlikely need to water drought-tolerant,
adaptive turf grass
Low-flow fixtures in bathrooms and kitchen reduce
the amount of potable water used for wastewater
Per year11,798
Drinking water
for
112 Average sized
swimming pools
53,092 Bathtubs
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 2,124kGal of
water
McBETH RECREATION CENTER
2401 Columbus Drive, Austin, TX, 78746
LEED SILVER 2011
100%REDUCTION
IRRIGATION
POTABLE WATER
USE
42%REDUCTION
INDOOR
POTABLE WATER
USE
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:
8. 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
Over half of the interior non-structural components
were reused during the building’s renovation
This savings is
equivalent to: 205Metric tons of
GHG emissions
22
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Garbage trucks10
Times
Driving around
Earth
20
McBETH RECREATION CENTER
2401 Columbus Drive, Austin, TX, 78746
LEED SILVER 2011
60%REDUCTION
LANDFILL WASTE
57%BUILDING
COMPONENTS
REUSED
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:
Masonry
47% 38%
Mixed
11%
Asphalt
4%
Metal
A CLOSER LOOK
AT DIVERTED WASTE:
9. REDUCE AND REUSE MATERIALS
1
2
3
Recycled materials can include materials from the
structural components to the building’s finishes and
are important for preservation of the environment
Pre- and post-consumer recycled materials include
metal, concrete, framing, and non-permanent
fixtures
Certified wood is responsibly harvested which
decreases human exposure to harmful chemicals
during construction
Where does regional material come
from? Almost $95,000 of the material is
extracted or manufactured within 500
miles of the site
McBETH RECREATION CENTER
2401 Columbus Drive, Austin, TX, 78746
LEED SILVER 2011
58%OF WOOD
MATERIAL IS
CERTIFIED
Total Material Cost:
$94,820
33% Recycled Material Content:
$31,019
39% Regional Material:
$36,822
13% Harvested Regionally:
$12,439
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:
10. Alternative transportation includes:
PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
Access to public transportation
within ¼ mile of the building is an
important aspect of reducing
vehicle fuel emissions.
1
2
3
5 bicycle stalls and 2 changing rooms and shower
facilities have been added to the site
Priority parking spaces are reserved for
alternative fueling vehicles
Vicinity to public transportation promotes
alternative methods of travel
This savings is
equivalent to:
=
Metric tons of
CO2 emissions
5Bicycle stalls Miles of commuting
per year
7.24
17,750
McBETH RECREATION CENTER
2401 Columbus Drive, Austin, TX, 78746
LEED SILVER 2011
19%
of Users have Access to Bicycle
Stalls
Bicycle Stalls: 5
Total Peak Users:
26
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:
What about shared transportation?
11. IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE
1
2
3
Reduction of volatile organic compounds in all
categories of indoor material use
High flow outdoor air intake in chemical use
rooms improves the indoor air quality
Smoking is prohibited within 25 ft. of any building
entrance or opening
A CLOSER LOOK
AT VOC CONTENT:
ADHESIVE
&
SEALANTS
PAINTS COMPOSITE
WOOD
3 OUT OF 4
CREDITS ACHIEVED FOR LOW-EMITTING
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC)
CONTENT
McBETH RECREATION CENTER
2401 Columbus Drive, Austin, TX, 78746
LEED SILVER 2011
90%SPACES WITH
INDIVIDUAL
LIGHTING
CONTROLS
99.7%SPACES WITH
ACCESS TO VIEWS
84%SPACES WITH
ADEQUATE
DAYLIGHT
ADHESIVES &
SEALANTS
PAINTS &
COATINGS
COMPOSITE
WOOD Design: No VOCs
Baseline: 1860 g/L
Design: 142 g/L
Baseline: 550 g/L
Design: 238 g/L
Baseline: 550 g/L
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ARCHITECT
STRATEGIES:
12. RESOURCES
Leedatx.com
USGBC
Website
usgbc.org/leed
Project Profile
usgbc.org/projects/mcbeth-recreation-center
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
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
