Gulf Coast Green 2010 Rives Taylor & Richard Johnson

Gulf Coast Green
April 2010
Houston TX

Looking Long: Striving for
Sustainable Texas Campus
Communities

What will we leave for the Class
of 2020?

Gulf Coast Green
April 2010
Houston TX

Rives T. Taylor, FAIA, LEED AP
Principal l Director of Sustainability
Gensler/Houston
*Formerly with OFPC/UTHSC-H

Richard R. Johnson
Director of Sustainability
Rice University

Gulf Coast Green
April 2010
Houston TX

A southeast Texas perspective
—experience we’ve gained.

Gulf Coast Green
April 2010
Houston TX

Sustainable Communities
What will we leave for the Class
of 2020?


Sustainable Initiatives

A look back. A look at today… and a look forward.


Community Issues

Corporate
Institutional Campus
Campus Community
Community

Civic
Community


Community Issues

Corporate
Institutional Campus
Campus Community
FISCAL Community
CONSTRAINTS IMAGE &
BRAND

HEALTH
DEMAND SAFETY &
FOR POLICY WELFARE
CHANGE
Civic
Community


Community Issues
Renewal,
Restoration &
Corporate
Institutional Regeneration Campus
Campus Community
Community
Reactive
vs.
Evolving Proactive
Community Response Expectations Contingency
to Cultural Shifts Plans

Disaster Civic
Planning Community


Institutional Initiatives

Taking a look back
A historical view of past
initiatives and the
challenges faced by
institutions as the
concept of sustainable
campus communities
emerged.



Case Study

copyright Hester + Hardaway

University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston


Case Study: UTHSC-Houston

Biodegradable Composting Permaculture Campus Wide
Cleaning Products Worm Composting Recycling Program

Initiatives at UTHSC-H
Campus wide recycling and composting
Biodegradable cleaning products



Urban Transport Vehicles Recovered Wood Flooring

Alternative transportation
Recovered and regional materials selection
Life-cycle analysis of materials
Carbon balancing

Bike Check-out System



Efficient Light Shelves Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for
Lighting a Photovoltaic Installation

Energy conservation
“Daylight belongs to the people”
Renewable energy program
Green Power



Initiatives at UTHSC-
H
Material Selections:
Reclaimed floors
Ceiling demountable partitions
Daylight planning
Indirect lighting
Lighting sensors
Mechanical upgrades
IAQ focus



Educate health professionals and scientists in a
diverse academic community
Create and evaluate new knowledge
Provide appropriate and compassionate clinical
care and public health expertise
Address the health needs of the community
Provide leadership in the scholarship of the
biomedical sciences, the health professions,
health care delivery and health promotion

Mission Statement:
…to advance the health of the people of the State of
Texas, the nation, and our global community through
educating compassionate health care professionals and
innovative scientists and through discovering and
translating advances in the social and biomedical
Excellence Above All sciences to treat, cure, and prevent disease now and in
the future.

The Incorporation of Sustainable Strategies

Taking a look forward
Current trends on
university campuses to
achieve an ecologically
balanced environment.

The Seven Guiding Principles of
Sustainable Design and Operation

How can sustainable strategies be
incorporated into each program?

How can success be measured?

Indoor Environmental
Quality Low-Emitting Materials
Increased Ventilation Effectiveness
Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
Construction IAQ Management Plan
Thermal Comfort

Materials and Resources
Divert 75% of Construction Waste
Recycled Content, 50%
Local/ Regional Materials
Certified Wood

Energy and Atmosphere
Optimize Energy Performance
40%
Additional Commissioning
Measurement and Verification

Water Efficiency
Water Use Reduction 20% and 30%
Water Efficient Landscaping
Innovative Wastewater Technologies

Sustainable Sites
Reduced Site Disturbance
Stormwater Management
Light Pollution Reduction


Economic Impact


Economic Impact

Envelope Design
Maximizing Daylight
Perimeter Zone: Views and Light
3 Atria: Better Daylight Distribution
Core Location Provides Greater Access Views
to Park

East Side: Active
West Side: Quiet
Hot West: Street
Cool East: Park

Placing the core to the west side of the footprint allows
a large flexible floor plan which captures as much
daylight
as possible….
The 3 atria allow many private inboard offices to be
day lit


Passive Energy Systems



Efficient Envelope



Energy Efficiency

Some of the Technologies and Methods for Reducing
Energy Use Include:
Super efficient windows
Raised access flooring with an under floor air distribution system
Light sensors that detect daylight and motion
Efficient fluorescent light fixtures such as T-5 fluorescent and compact fluorescent


Raised Access Flooring: Cooling

Tradition An Under Floor Air
al
Overhead Distribution System
Air Offers a Variety of
Distribut
ion
Energy Saving
System Advantages:
Heated air temperature
can be lower and provide
comfort
Cooled air temperature
can be higher and
Raised provide comfort
Access
Flooring Less fan energy is
with an
Under Floor
required
Air
Distribution Less overall energy may
System be needed to provide the
same level of comfort
Only the occupied zone
needs to be heated or
cooled


Energy Efficiency

Atrium Day Lighting Zone


Disaster Planning
Solutions after Tropical Storm Allison

Case Study


UTHSC-H Medical School Complex


Disaster Planning

Sometimes bad things happen.

Tropical Storm Allison
June 2001

Flood Waters
Invade the City
of Houston

June 2001

UTHSC-H was Hit Hard by
The Medical School Complex includes the The Texas
Medical School Building, the John Freeman Medical Center
Building, and the Cyclotron Facility.


Disaster Planning

SC-H Medical School Complex, June 9, 2001


Disaster Planning

The Medical School Loading Dock:

June 9, 2001, the day after the storm, After 72 hours of pumping water out of
the water level was down by 8 feet. the basement


Disaster Planning

Flood Damage to the Medical School Building:

Water completely destroyed the Gross Anatomy Lab


Disaster Planning

Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
A Watershed Approach

Green Roofs Permeable Paving Street Sweeping

Bioswales Streambank Stabilization


Sustainable Texas Communities

Constructed Wetlands Regional Detention Green Parking
Facilities

Rooftop Collection and
Storage

Institute of Molecular Medicine Campus Scale

Building natural capital through
increasing connections,
efficiency,
pedestrian traffic, reduce traffic,
and restoring natural systems.


Brays Bayou Plan


Structure Circulation

HVAC Materials


View Looking North-east



The monster growth
of sustainable action


A movement is born…

“…examine resource flows on this campus:
food, energy, water, materials, and waste.
Faculty and students should together study the
wells, mines, farms, feedlots, and forests that
supply the campus as well as the dumps
where you send your waste. Collectively…
support better alternatives that do less
environmental damage, lower carbon dioxide
emissions, reduce use of toxic substances,
promote energy efficiency and the use of solar
energy, help to build a sustainable regional
economy, cut long-term costs, and provide an
example to other institutions. The results of
these studies should be woven into the
curriculum as interdisciplinary courses,
seminars, lectures, and research. No student
should graduate without understanding how to
analyze resource flows and without the
opportunity to participate in the creation of real
solutions to real problems.”
— Dr. David Orr, 1990


…and a profession is born

In 1997, Brian Yeoman, VP of the Office of Facilities
Planning and Development for University of Texas-
Houston, saw the need for someone within his department
to work entirely on sustainability. He created the position of
Sustainability Officer and hired George Bandy to fill the role.
Together they began diligently working to "educate, train,
and inspire every member of the University, state, country,
and earth to conduct their activities in a sustainable
manner." Nature
Source: Second

George Bandy was hired in 1997 as the Sustainability
Officer for the University of Texas-Houston. In this
position, he developed and supported the UT-H in facility
operations, construction, development and business
practices that demonstrated minimum negative
environmental impact.
Source: Interface


We Are Here!

Sources: The Natural Step


Growth of a Profession

January 2005 – Approximately 50
Campus Sustainability Professionals
April 2010 – 200+ and Growing!


Growth of a Profession

“Our vision is to see higher education take a leadership role in preparing
students and employees to achieve a just and sustainable society. The campus
itself would serve as a model of sustainability, with curriculum and operations
reflecting an integrative approach to learning and practice. The process of
education would emphasize active, experiential, inquiry based learning and real-
world problem solving.”

AASHE was founded in 2006, and now boasts a membership of over 550 4-year
colleges and universities, and over 200 2-year and community colleges.


Coordinated Trans-Institutional Leadership


An Issue of Competitiveness!


A Response to Green Report Cards



A look at today
The long-term plans and
strategies of Rice
University as they strive
to achieve the best of
both worlds: facilities
expansion in tandem with
ecological restoration.



Case Study

Rice University


Case Study: Rice University

Lynn R. Lowery Arboretum at Rice University, created 1999



Rice University Sustainability Policy
Rice University recognizes the critical importance of sustainability. Its present
needs must be met while protecting the interests of future generations. The Shell
Center for Sustainability, the Center for the Study of Environment and Society, the
Environment & Energy Systems Institute and student organizations should be
utilized to foster environmental consciousness and mitigate the university’s
ecological footprint. Rice University works with students, faculty, and staff to
improve environmental sensitivity. University practices will evolve along with the
Rice community to keep abreast with changing needs and new technologies. The
University believes that students who graduate from Rice need to understand the
concepts of sustainability and possess a sense of responsibility for the future.

Adopted by the Rice University Board of Trustees, March 2004



“Going Green: Rice Commits To Building Energy-Saving, Eco-
Friendly Facilities”
Rice News, August 24, 2006



Rice University Commits to Go Climate Neutral



Initial Green Building Expectations Exceeded

Estimated LEED Credits

Collaborative Research Center 34 11 24

Duncan College 48 12 9
Yes
Maybe
Oshman Engineering Design No
33 6 30
Kitchen

Recreation Center 35 19 15

LEED Levels of Certification 0 69
Silver

Platinum
Certified

Certified: 26-32 points
Gold

Silver: 33-38 points
Gold: 39-51 points
Platinum: 52-69 points



Sustainable Facilities Policy Sets a Higher Goal
Rice University is committed to continuous improvement in reducing its ecological
footprint, with the ultimate goal of designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining its
buildings, grounds, and infrastructure in such a way as to be described as ecologically
restorative.

As part of this process, all new on-campus buildings with anticipated design lives of
more than 30 years shall be designed and certified to the latest edition of the US Green
Building Council’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating
system at the “Silver” level at minimum…

As the University considers new projects for development, campus sustainability goals
shall be integral to the process of initial site selection and project evaluation…

— adopted March 2008



Approximately 1 Million sf of LEED Facilities

Project LEED Rating
Biosciences Research Collaborative (Core and Shell) Silver at minimum
Biosciences Research Collaborative (Tenant Improvement) Silver at minimum
Brockman Hall for Physics Silver at minimum
Duncan College Gold expected
Gibbs Recreation Center Silver expected
McMurtry College Gold expected
Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen Gold
Rice Children's Campus Silver
South Colleges Renovations Silver expected
Wilson House Silver expected



Students Approve New Fee to Fund Student-initiated
Energy Projects



A Power Plant Sparks an Texas Communities
Sustainable Ecological Restoration



Sustainable Texas Communities



Sustainable TexasMarket at Rice University
Houston Farmers’ Communities



Rice Solar Decathlon Team



Ze-Row: The Zero Energy Row House


Corporate Initiatives

An additional
look at today
Initiatives and
implementation strategies
from a global energy
company’s current master
plan development with
similar sustainable
objectives as Rice
University.



Case Study

BP Westlake Campus


Case Study: BP Westlake Campus



Provide on-street bike facilities,
with the flow of traffic along
Grisby and WestLake Park
Boulevard for road bike
commuters.
Grisby reduced to one lane of
vehicular and one lane of bicycle
traffic in each direction. Bike lane
to be marked by painted lane
markings.
Provide secured bicycle parking
on the ground floor of parking
garages within 200 yds of the
building entry for a minimum of
5% of the building occupants.
Provide secured parking facilities
at the CDC parcel recreation
area parking lot.
Provide secondary bike paths in
campus open space for security
and recreational purposes.
Campus Bike Facilities Plan



Recommended 1) BP Owned Campus Efforts - follow LEED ND
Approaches Use the current tool as a guide for design, construction and
operations; document compliance but do not submit to USGBC
validation. Await further development of tool and re-evaluate in 4-
Across the campus there are six year window (at completion of current projected new faculties)
different applications of LEED tools.
Each LEED tool noted (at right)
2) BP Owned and New Constructed Buildings - certify LEED NC
evolves and the latest version of the 2.2 (or better) Gold Level
tool should be the measuring stick.
With the potential of two LEED NC Platinum buildings on I-10, the
remainder of facilities should target Gold Certification (with USGBC
documentation submission) and calculate a total project budget
ceiling (capital expenditure) for an increase of 3% for high
performance/ sustainable features.

3) BP Modifications of Existing BP Owned Buildings - follow
LEED NC 2.2
If overall building plant, envelope or site design/construction projects
occur, the projects should use as many LEED NC strategies as
possible without actual LEED registration. These LEED strategies
should be documented and carried as part of building delivery
requirements.



Recommended 4) BP Interior Modifications of Existing Buildings (owned)
Approaches Both in and NOT in LEED Certified Facilities - follow LEED CI
2.0.
All projects should use LEED CI protocol and attain basic
“certification” or better under USGBC protocol; with total project
budget in capital expenditure an increase of 1.5% for high
performance/sustainable features.

5) BP Interior Modifications of Leased Spaces - follow LEED CI
2.0.
All projects should subscribe to LEED CI protocol, documenting
attainment and if possible seek at least basic certification under
USGBC protocol; and/or total project budget in capital expenditure
an increase of 1.5% for high performance/sustainable features. IF
THE OWNER OF BUILDING IS SUPPORTIVE, ATTAIN LEED CI
CERTIFICATION

6) BP Ongoing Operations (facilities) - certify LEED EB
All LEED certified and other LEED influenced projects should then
use the LEED existing building protocol to continue to operate the
facility in a sustainable manner Where possible register and certify



Water Collection Water collected from roof
of building and garage
(180,000 sf) and
condensate

• Basement de-watering
collected

• Below grade cistern stores
400,000 gal. of water

• Filtration system



Water Use • Harvested water used for
irrigation, water features,
cooling tower make-up,
flushing toilets and urinals

• Water efficiency measures
utilize 80% of water from
sources other than potable,
city water, compared to
typical buildings, targeting 5
LEED NC 2.2 points



On-Site Energy Generation • On-site power from a 5
megawatt, natural gas fired
combined heat and power
plant is more efficient and
reliable than power from the
grid

• Photovoltaic array on
garage roof provides 2.5 to
5% of the building energy

• Energy consumption is 30%
or less than ASHRAE 90.1
2004 standards

• Solar and wind power
demonstration projects and
other sustainability displays
CHP Plant provide teaching tools for
visitors and students



High Performance Envelope
• Shading and glazing
percentage strategy is
different for each facade

• High performance
glazing allows for
extensive daylighting with
minimal
heat gain

• Laminated glass
achieves
high wind resistance

• Thermal and vapor
performance of wall and
roof section is enhanced

• “Cool” roof strategies



Native Landscaping • Xeri-scaping

• Minimal irrigation (rain-
water based)

• Biodiversity of Katy Prairie
is restored

• Filtration

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