A LEED Performance Report on the sustainable design and construction of the City of Austin's Animal Center

1. Photo credit: Jackson & Ryan Architects
Austin Animal Center
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. AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX, 78702
LEEDv2.2 BD+C: New Construction
AWARDED LEED GOLD AUG 2012
JACKSON & RYAN ARCHITECTS
The Austin Animal Center advocates humane treatment of animals and provides safety for the domestic animal population; yet
the existing space was limited for stray animal intake and adoption hosting. The new center is located in east Austin where most
Animal Control calls arise. The design includes 7 buildings encompassing the need for animal intake/housing, medical services,
public education, and adoption support. Building configuration was carefully planned to prevent disease transmission, minimize
stress, and provide quality flow for animals, staff, and public.
Space planning and material choices aid in the quality of space through sanitation, odor and noise control, and sorting of sick,
healthy, aggressive, and adoptable animals. Sanitation and durability were of utmost importance in material selection. Structural
glazed tile walls in all kennels make easy cleaning and prevent disease transmission. Areas of high animal contact have concrete
floors and masonry walls. HVAC zoning, high air exchange, and custom diffuser layout control odor and create air barriers
between healthy animals, sick animals, and the public.
Noise is controlled with acoustical ceiling tiles in all kennels. Colorful materials and natural daylight provide inviting experience
for educational spaces, and consistent bright light in the animal housing improve the adoption rate. Various indoor, outdoor
rooms increase the quality of living for the animals and maximize the interaction between the public and animals.

6. AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2012
REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION
1
2
3
Through the use of solar PV and solar water features,
the Animal Center produces a significant amount of
on-site energy
Water source heat pumps reduce energy
consumption during times that some zones
require heating while others require cooling
Adequate daylighting, occupancy sensors, and
seasonally-adjusted exterior lights all aid in reduced
artificial light use
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 1,280Metric tons of
GHG emissions
138
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Acres of forest1,508
Carbon sequestered
by
126 Times
Driving around
Earth
32%REDUCTION
ENERGY USE
32%REDUCTION
ENERGY COST
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On-Site Renewable Energy (Solar Panels):
33,491 kWh – 3% of Total
Total Electricity Use
Electricity Provided by Austin Energy:
1,059,246 kWh
Total Natural Gas Use
On-Site Renewable Energy (Solar Water Heating):
336,300 kBtu – 28% of Total
Purchased Natural Gas:
852,900 kBtu
STRATEGIES:

7. AAC uses an improved pressure wash system for
the kennel areas, a central vacuum system to
contain biohazard waste, and reduces the amount
of chemicals used in conventional cleaning
strategies to significantly aid in water reduction.
REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE
1
2
3
Received exemplary performance in water reduction
by reducing over 40% of indoor water use
Native plants, xeriscaping, evapotranspiration-
based irrigation controllers, and drip irrigation all
reduce potable water use for irrigation needs
Low-flow, water-efficient systems used for
kitchen, lavatory, toilet, and urinal fixtures
Per year13,332
Drinking water
for
126 Average sized
swimming pools
59,993 Bathtubs
This annual savings
is equivalent to: 2,400kGal of
water
75%REDUCTION
IRRIGATION
POTABLE WATER
USE
46%REDUCTION
INDOOR
POTABLE WATER
USE
AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2012
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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
Prefabricated components are another great method
of reducing material scraps and packaging
This savings is
equivalent to: 379Metric tons of
GHG emissions
41
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Garbage trucks19
Times
Driving around
Earth
37
96%REDUCTION
LANDFILL WASTE
AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2012
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STRATEGIES:
Concrete
78% 15%
Wood
3%
Metal
4%
Other
A CLOSER LOOK
AT DIVERTED WASTE:

9. REDUCE AND REUSE OF MATERIALS
1
2
3
Regionally extracted and manufactured materials
include the total cost of materials within a 500 mile
radius
Pre- and post-consumer recycled materials include
steel, concrete, rails, locks, and hinges
Regional materials include brick, glass, and tiles
Where does regional material come
from? A portion of the materials are regionally
purchased from within
500 miles of the site
AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2012
Total Material Cost:
$3,743,638
33% Recycled Material Content:
$1,234,446
32% Regional Material:
$1,187,545
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STRATEGIES:

10. 12 5
PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
=
Alternative transportation includes:
81,650
1
2
3
12 bike stalls available for 13% of the available
parking spaces
+ +
5 electric fueling stations available for 6% of
the available parking spaces
6 carpool preferred spaces available for 7% of
the available parking spaces
AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2012
6Alternative fuel
charging spaces
Bicycle stalls Car/vanpool
preferred parking
Miles of commuting
per year
This savings is
equivalent to:
Metric tons of
CO2 emissions33
14%
of Parking Reserved for Alternative
Transportation
Total Parking Spaces:
78
Alternative Fuel Charging Spaces: 5
Car/vanpool Preferred Parking: 6
Bicycle Stalls: 12
5%
of Users have Access to Bicycle
Stalls
Total Peak Users:
226
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11. IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE
1
2
3
Reduction of volatile organic compounds in all
categories of indoor material use
Zones of occupancy controls maximize thermal
comfort rate for daily users
Deck-to-deck partitions between chemical usage
areas to maintain indoor air quality
ADHESIVE
&
SEALANTS
PAINTS
&
COATINGS
COMPOSITE
WOOD
3 OUT OF 4
CREDITS ACHIEVED
FOR LOW-EMITTING
VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUND (VOC)
CONTENT
Of the Regularly Occupied
Spaces:
75%SPACES WITH
ADEQUATE
DAYLIGHT
AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX, 78702
LEED GOLD 2012
Required:
150 cfm
Designed:
200 cfm
1.3
Times the Required
Outdoor Air Ventilation
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STRATEGIES:

12. RESOURCES
Leedatx.com
USGBC
Website
usgbc.org/leed
Project Profile
https://www.usgbc.org/projects/austin-animal-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
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