New Bus Administration, Operations, and Maintenance Facility for TRANSPO South Bend, Indiana

New Bus Administration, Operations, and Maintenance Facility for TRANSPO South Bend, Indiana

The $19,380,00 facility is designed for 76 buses. Construction will begin in August 2009. Targeting LEED Platinum 126,541 SF Bus Storage 24,583 SF Maintenance 13,068 SF Administration & Operations

Owner s Direction To design a state-of-the-art transit operations and maintenance facility that will stand the test of time A facility that is energy efficient reducing the long term operational costs of the facility. A facility that provides the best possible environment for our employees to work in, and for our customers to visit. The long term savings will be used to provide transit services to our customers. We are able to be partners with our environment and to set the example for others. Our new facility is to be one of a kind. We will attain the highest level of LEED certification possible for the project. We want to be leaders not followers.

U.S. Building Impacts: 12% Water Use 40% Greenhouse Gas Emissions 65% Waste Output 70% Electricity Consumption Test

LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.

LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating Systems LEED NC v2.2 Rating Levels Certified Silver Gold Platinum = 26-32 points = 33-38 points = 39-51 points = 52-69 points

LEED NC2.2 Summary Currently the project has 49 yes credits + 6 strong credits sustainable sites: 12 water efficiency: 4 energy & atmosphere: 10 materials & resources: 7 indoor environmental quality: 11 innovation and design process: 5 Final Energy Model results should increase the 49 number by another 1-3 points. Final results on the strong credits will be determined after construction is complete, and enhanced commissioning occurs.

Latitude: 42d41m North Elevation: 797 ft. ASL 500 100 50 5 Average January Temperature = 24.4 df Average July Temperature = 73.3 df Average Annual Temp = 49.5 df Approximate Sun Angles SITE ANALYSIS AND POTENTIAL DESIGN STRATEGIES

85% of Indiana s wetlands have been lost since the late 1700 s. www.in.gov Sustainable Design Approach SITE: Native non-irrigated landscaping Ground source heat pump for heating and cooling office spaces Bio-swale treatment of storm water runoff to remove pollutants Restore biologically diverse native habitat and wetlands Previously developed industrial brownfield site Minimize parking to less than local zoning requirements ENERGY CONSERVATION/CARBON REDUCTIONS Shading to reduce heat gain through glazing GSHP Heat recovery in Bus Storage and Maintenance Radiant slab in maintenance Daylight and occupancy sensors in all regularly occupied spaces Passive convection air flow in Bus Storage Super insulated wall and roof systems Minimize artificial lighting during daylight hours Evaluate renewable energy systems potential (2.5% minimum) Provide a cost estimate for purchase of various levels of off-site renewable energy

Annual Precipitation: 36.53 Rain 72.9 Snow Sustainable Design Approach WATER CONSERVATION: Native non-irrigated landscaping 100% on-site storm detention Reclaim and reuse 80% of Bus Wash rinse cycle Low flow plumbing fixtures EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY OF OPERATIONS: Shading to reduce heat gain and glare through glazing Bus circulation patterns Appealing public and private spaces Alternative fuel capabilities Limit artificial lighting in all regularly occupied spaces Bike racks and exercise room MATERIALS: Maximize recycled content in all structural materials (CMU, Concrete, Steel) Locally harvested and manufactured products Low VOC content for all finishes High recycled content for all finishes FSC certified lumber

Zone 1 Dry Zone 2 Dry and Wet Zone 3 Wet ILLUSTRATIVE SITE PLAN

WETLAND DETENTIION AND REMEDIATION BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE HABITAT NATIVE NON-IRRIGATED LANDSCAPE ZONES CIVIC ARCHITECTURE NORTHEAST EXTERIOR RENDERING

REDEVELOPED INDUSTRIAL BROWNFIELD SITE SOUTHEAST EXTERIOR RENDERING

SHADED GLAZING RECYCLED CONTENT OF MATERIALS INDOOR OUTDOOR RELATIONSHIPS ADMINISTRATION TRELLIS AND PATIO RENDERING

96 KILOWATT THINFILM PV SYSTEM GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP HEATING AND COOLING SUPER INSULATED ENVELOPE EFFICIENT BUS CIRCULATION MAINTENANCE EXTERIOR RENDERING

SHADED GLAZING BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE HABITAT NATIVE NON-IRRIGATED LANDSCAPE ZONES CIVIC ARCHITECTURE BUILDING ENTRY RENDERING

FSC CERTIFIED MILLWORK POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORS REDUCTION IN DAYTIME ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING LOW VOC FINISHES LOBBY RENDERING

DAYLIGHT AND VIEWS MODULAR RECYCLABLE FURNITURE SYSTEMS LOW VOC FINISHES POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORS DRIVERS ROOM RENDERING

DAYLIGHT AND VIEWS MODULAR RECYCLABLE FURNITURE SYSTEMS LOW VOC FINISHES OPEN OFFICE AREA RENDERING

RADIANT SLAB HEATING DAYLIGHT AND VIEWS LIGHT REFLECTIVE COATINGS LIGHTING ZONES HIGH RECYCLED CONTENT OF STRUCTURE AND CONCRETE MAINTENANCE RENDERING

DAYLIGHT AND VIEWS 80% RECYCLED WATER AT BUS WASH PASSIVE CONVECTION AIR FLOW EFFICIENT BUS CIRCULATION BUS STORAGE RENDERING

Expected Net Results SITE Storm Water Diverted from the Storm Sewer = 23.4 M Gallons (536 Acre Feet) Biologically Treated Storm Water Runoff = 16.3 M Gallons (70 % F of S) Restoration of Native Habitat = 15 Acres (68% of total site area) ENERGY/CARBON Annual Cost Savings = $40,000 - $50,000 Energy Savings = 20% - 40% (building average 75 kbtu/sf/yr metric to measure against) Annual Gas Savings = 1,600 MMBTU/yr (when compared solely to gas heat) Annual PV Energy Produced = 2.5% 97,000 kwh Annual Tons of Carbon Saved = 841 tons 95 Acura Legend = 1.6 million miles

Expected Net Results WATER Estimate Annual Savings from Non-Irrigated Landscape= 8.4 million gallons (15 Acres) (52 families of 4) EFFICIENCY & QUALITY OF OPERATIONS Minimum Commitment to Off-Site Green Power = 35% Bike Racks/Exercise Room/Showers Pleasing daylit work spaces, drivers area, maintenance spaces Efficient Bus Circulation saves long term operating revenue CNG/LNG capable facility MATERIALS Construction Waste Diversion =/> 75% Recycled Content of Building Materials = 20% minimum Fresh Indoor Air Quality through outside air delivery systems and clean nontoxic selection of finishes and furniture

Average Savings of Green Buildings CARBON SAVINGS 35% WATER USE SAVINGS 30-50% WASTE COST SAVINGS 50-90% ENERGY SAVINGS 30% Source: Capital E Test

The Triple Bottom Line ENVIRONMENT Reduced Environmental Impact. Peak Efficiency. Improved Capitalization Rates. Increased Marketability. Higher Lease Rates. Improved Productivity. Reduced Absenteeism. Test