University Center Texas State Technical College Harlingen

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1 SUSTAINABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: REGIONAL CASE STUDIES OF HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS University Center Texas State Technical College Harlingen David Gutierrez, LEED AP

2 New Construction Case Study: University Center, TSTC Harlingen Project Background: - Multi-Institution Teaching Center - 8 Colleges offering bachelors through Phd s - Partnered w/ Harlingen EDC Solar PV Array funded by SECO grant/ AEP Rebate

3 Design/ Build Delivery Method Owner: TSTC/ Harlingen EDC Design Team: SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. TSTC ERO Architects Halff Associates Green, Rubiano & Associates Megamorphosis Cleary Zimmermann Kirksey EcoServices LEED PROJECT CASE STUDIES

4 LEED PROJECT CASE STUDIES $7.2 Million GMP 38,500 sf $187/sf! LEED Gold Certification 1 st Gold certified project south of San Antonio

5 Sustainable Sites: - Previously developed site - Two bus lines w/in ¼ mile - Preferred parking for carpools, low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles - 100% of the vegetation is native or adapted - Light-colored concrete - Open space is plentiful - Cool roof - Detention pond minimizes storm water runoff - Exterior lighting reduces glare and light pollution

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8 Source: LRGVDC LEED PROJECT CASE STUDY

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11 Water Efficiency: - Efficient irrigation - Native and adaptive vegetation - Low flow water closets, faucets, and pint urinals

12 Energy & Atmosphere: - Enhanced Commissioning - Energy recovery unit and high efficient lighting - 38% more efficiency above baseline - Zero CFC refrigerant kilowatts Solar panel array provides approx. 20% of the building s electricity - Upgraded glazing to lower SHGC of 0.19

13 Energy & Atmosphere: The Results Are In - Higher Energy Savings Than Projected 50% - Avg. $3, for 41,760 KWH/ Month Energy Bills for 38,500 SF - Avg. $7, for 73,920 KWH/ Month for similar sized building on campus

14 Materials & Resources: - Recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum and is a glass free facility - 39% construction waste was recycled - 10% recycled material and 10% regional material - Salvaged wood used throughout

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18 LEED PROJECT CASE STUDIES Indoor Environmental Quality: - Urea formaldehyde free woods - ASHRAE compliant filters are in place - Walk-off mats - Only low-voc paints and adhesives - CO 2 Monitors and individual thermostats

19 LEED PROJECT CASE STUDIES Innovation & Design: - Green public education program - Green housekeeping program - LEED AP on project team

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21 LEED PROJECT CASE STUDIES Schedule Challenges: Hurricane Alex/ Tropical Depression #2 Solar Panel Grant Deadline Straight to the roof Redesigned roof

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23 LEED PROJECT CASE STUDIES Costs of LEED: Common thinking: 2%- 5% Premium Depends on LEED Certification level and rating system Payback analysis Source: Inhabitat.com

24 Cost of LEED Certification Cost of LEED Certification LEED PROJECT CASE STUDIES Bad Bldg Code Bldg Good Bldg Statement Source: Charles D. Smith, P.E.

25 LEED PROJECT CASE STUDIES Costs of LEED Cont d: THECB General Classroom: $397/ SF TSTC UC: $187/ SF! LEED Mandate early Lucky? $3 Million Cost Cut

26 Accolades University Center ABC Texas Eagle Award Institutional $5-$10 Million ABC National Pyramid Award Institutional $5 - $10 Million

27 Accolades University Center at Harlingen ENR Texas & Louisiana Best Projects, Award Of Merit, Green Projects

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29 SUSTAINABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: REGIONAL CASE STUDIES OF HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! Questions? David Gutierrez, LEED AP