A LEED Performance Report on the sustainable design and construction of Austin Energy RP/SOC/NOC Finish-Out.

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SCC RP/SOC/NOC FINISHOUT
LEED Performance Report

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
Vanessa Bales
Ashley Yen
Silvia Calderon
Lan Zhou
2021

3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Owner: Austin Energy
Architect: MWM Design Group
MEP Engineer: Encotech
Structural Engineer: Jose I. Guerra, Inc.
General Contractor: ASD Consultants Inc.

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. SCC RP/SOC/NOC FINISHOUT
2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741
LEED CI: Commercial Interior v2009
AWARDED LEED GOLD
OCTOBER 2020
MWM Design Group
This project is a finish-out of the existing Austin Energy System Control Building. The project scope contains a
10,000 square foot shell space to a new Operations and Control Room with some associated office support
spaces. The existing shell HVAC system and electrical distribution is reused to support the finish-out. New interior
LED lighting and lighting controls were installed to match the existing fixtures and controls previously installed in
the original design.
The project utilizes 100% renewable energy for electricity. The renewable energy is produced by wind farms that
are in West Texas and is provided to the project through GreenChoice, a Green-e certified energy program. The
project uses a variety of low flow fixtures throughout the project to achieve significant water use reduction. The
owner’s mandatory recycling program mandates that employees bring their recycling to strategic recycling
stations throughout the building. The location of project offers convenient pedestrian access to public
transportation and other services. Lighting controls are available in 100% of individual occupant spaces and
shared spaces to meet the occupants’ needs and preferences.

7. 45.9%
REDUCTION
ENERGY USE
SCC RP/SOC/NOC FINISHOUT
2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741
LEED GOLD 2020
REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION
1
2
3
Localized occupancy-controlled lighting for 76%
of the total connecting lighting load that aids in
reducing artificial light use.
This building is on GreenChoice 100% renewable
energy powered by West Texas wind for 2 years.
Reduction of lighting power density for all interior
lighting by adapting 84% of LED fixtures allows for
a more efficient use of energy
This annual savings
is equivalent to:
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STRATEGIES:
LED
lightbulbs
379
949
Cell phones’
watt usage
3,798 Watts of
Power

8. REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE
Rotating Stream Sprinklers are responsible for about
30% of the reduction in irrigation potable water use.
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 year
Drinking water
for
Average sized
swimming pools
Bathtubs
This annual savings
is equivalent to:
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STRATEGIES:
41%
REDUCTION
INDOOR
POTABLE WATER
USE
SCC RP/SOC/NOC FINISHOUT
2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741
LEED GOLD 2020
1
2
3
Reducing portable water also reduces energy used
to treat water supply and in domestic water heating.
Potable water is a valuable resource that can be
significantly reduced in the design phase of a building
High-efficiency low-flow fixtures are used to help
reduce water consumption and costs, yielding water
savings and reduced utility bills
303 kGal of
water
16
1,684
7,579

9. 1
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: 31 Metric tons of
GHG emissions
4
Energy consumed
by
Per year
Garbage trucks
2
Times
Driving around
Earth
3
51%
REDUCTION
LANDFILL WASTE
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STRATEGIES:
Wood
22% 14%
Metal
12%
Sheetrock
3%
Other
A CLOSER LOOK
AT DIVERTED WASTE:
SCC RP/SOC/NOC FINISHOUT
2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741
LEED GOLD 2020

10. This savings is
equivalent to:
=
Alternative transportation includes:
Metric tons of
CO2 emissions
Miles of commuting
per year
PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
1
2
3
Vicinity to public transportation further
promotes alternative methods of travel
No new vehicle parking spaces were added
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What about shared transportation?
STRATEGIES:
There are 3 Capital Metro lines
within ¼ mile of the building.
SCC RP/SOC/NOC FINISHOUT
2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741
LEED GOLD 2020
7.3%
of Users have Access to
Bicycle Stalls
Bicycle Stalls: 27
Total Peak Building Users:
370
27
Bicycle stalls
26
64,800
Pedestrian access to 14 different types of services
within a half mile radius.

11. IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE
1
2
3
Lighting controls are provided to enable 100% of
occupants to make adjustments to suit individual task
needs and preferences
A CO2 sensor is installed within each densely occupied
space to generate an alarm when conditions vary by 10%
or more from the design value
Exposure to ETS-containing air is minimized by prohibiting
smoking within 25 feet of all entries, outdoor air intakes,
and operable windows
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STRATEGIES:
100%
SPACES WITH
INDIVIDUAL
LIGHTING
CONTROLS
SCC RP/SOC/NOC FINISHOUT
2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741
LEED GOLD 2020
3 OUT OF 4
CREDITS ACHIEVED FOR
LOW-EMITTING
VOLATILE ORGANIC
COMPOUND (VOC)
CONTENT
FURNITURE
PAINTS FLOORING
A CLOSER LOOK
AT VOC CONTENT:
SYSTEM
FURNITURE &
SEATING
PAINTS &
COATINGS
FLOORING Baseline: 210 g/L
Design: 50 g/L
Design: No VOCs
Controllability of
Systems-Lighting
Design: No VOCs

12. 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
pwdcityarchitect@austintexas.gov
Team
Peter Davis, AIA, LEED AP
LEED/Sustainability Project Manager
Theresa Cascio
Silvia Calderon Laiton
Angela Cai
Vanessa Bales
Ashley Yen
Lan Zhou