Historic Preservation in the Houston Public Library System
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2. Page Southerland Page, LLP, is a Registered Provider with The
American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems
(AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be
reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for
both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional
education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed
or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any
material of construction or any method or manner of
handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be
addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
3. Course Description
In October 2010, the AIA/CES system was updated with the new CES
Discovery system, in that time we have transferred more than one
million records. This new update has made it necessary to remind
us of the AIA/CES policies and procedures, to introduce the “new”
provider ethics, and to reintroduce the AIA/CES audits/quality
assurance program. This presentation covers those areas giving
providers the opportunity to give feedback and input.
4. Learning Objectives
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Identify areas of compatibility between green building and historic
preservation.
2. Understand how sustainable design principles were implemented in three
library projects.
3. Learn how decisions were made to align sustainability, preservation, and the
owner’s operational goals in three library projects.
4. Understand challenges encountered and lessons learned in using LEED™ in
a historic library project.
5. The Library system includes:
Central Library (Jesse H. Jones Building)
3 special collections libraries
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
The African American Library at the Gregory School
4 regional libraries,
31 neighborhood libraries,
4 “express” libraries,
1 “mobile express” library
1 satellite library (at the Children’s Museum)
7. • Welcoming, Exciting Facilities → Daylighting
• Customer Service → Indoor Air Quality
• Outreach to community, image, increased
awareness of offerings → Daylighting,
Sustainable Sites
8. • Limited City budget for maintenance and
energy → Energy Efficiency
• Libraries, technology are changing →
Innovation in Design, durable building
systems
• Houston’s hot, humid climate → Sustainable
Sites, Exterior Envelope, Reduced Heat
Island Effect
9. 1. Less energy, fewer resources
2. Intelligent climate response built in
3. Durable, people-friendly.
4. LEED credits easy
5. Public support
6. Public promotion
7. Distinctive architecture, public recognition
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14. SAVINGS THROUGH REUSE
The decision to retain much of the
existing building provided substantial
material savings. Despite the addition
of 6,700 new square feet, careful site
planning resulted in a decrease of
overall hardscape from 53% to 47% for
improved natural water percolation
34. Use of historic
building footprint
Use of BIM: Building
Information Modeling:
historic meets 21st
century
Maximize energy
performance: 3-D
modeling using
alternative materials
and orientations
Revisit difficult details
Reuse of high-quality
durable furniture
Daylight and views
Minimize additional
paving
Managing storm water
runoff
Green power
Recycling, green
cleaning
Use of certified wood
Air quality
management during
construction
35. LEED Gold Certified
Houston Chapter AIA
DESIGN AWARD, 2011
Swamplot Awards
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD UPGRADE, 2011
Greater Houston Preservation Alliance
GOOD BRICK AWARD, 2012
HBJ Landmark Awards
COMMUNITY IMPACT, 2012
National AIA/ALA Award 2013
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37. 5300 Caroline Houston, Texas 77004
Houston Public Library
CLAYTON LIBRARY
Center for Genealogical Research
67. Julia Ideson Building
Construction Phase Challenges (“the Mechanics”)
• SS Prerequisite 1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
• MR Credit 2.1/2.2 – Construction Waste Management
• EQ Credit 3.1 – Construction IAQ Management Plan
• Managing the LEED Documentation Process
• Other Unique Challenges
68. SS Prerequisite 1
Construction Activity Pollution
Prevention
• Two separate Phases
• Tight Site
• High Visibility
• Vehicular / Pedestrian
Traffic
• Library remained open to
the public
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74. MR Credit 2.1 / 2.2
Construction Waste Management
• Choose responsible waste management vendor(s)
• Develop mutually agreeable tracking tool
• Monitor on a frequent basis (weekly / monthly)
• Be aware of other subcontractors that may use a different waste
vendor
• Be aware that construction waste is not just about “trash”
82. Managing the LEED Documentation Process
• Develop standardized forms for the subcontractor LEED
documentation
• Debrief each subcontractor at contract buy-out regarding the
Project’s LEED goals and the subcontractor’s direct responsibility
and impact towards achieving the goals
• Require that LEED submittals must be prepared and delivered first
and that no other submittals will be reviewed by the A/E team until
the LEED documentation is delivered
• Be vigilant in the field and verify that key LEED products are what
was submitted
• Stay on top of the paper work and be aware of the LEED point
progress in each LEED category
90. This concludes The American Institute of Architects
Continuing Education Systems Course
Wendy Heger, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
wheger@pspaec.com
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