Austin energy green building (aegb)

In 1991, Austin Energy Green Building® (AEGB) developed the first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating the sustainability of buildings. Since its inception, AEGB has rated more than 20 million square feet of commercial buildings, as well as more than 10,000 single family and 12,500multifamily dwelling units. AEGB regularly updates its ratings to maintain an effective, Austin-specific tool, and to encourage sustainability in Central Texas. AEGB promotes an integrated team approach to design in order to achieve higher-performing buildings. The program recognizes that great buildings are created by teams that set ambitious goals and collaborate to achieve them. An integrated approach, that establishes sustainability as a priority early in the design process, results in buildings that are energy and water efficient; healthier and more comfortable to work in; well-constructed; economical to operate; easier to maintain; and help create a better community. Incorporating the services offered by AEGB as early as possible helps ensure that you will take advantage of valuable resources available to your project. Our unique program incorporates proven green building strategies while building upon Austin’s code standards and local building regulations. It encourages innovative and sustainable building practices and creates market demand for green buildings. It guides development into preferred growth corridors, and addresses environmental, community, health, and economic issues specific to the Central Texas region.

WHAT IS AEGB?

HOW DOES AEGB WORK?

8 Sections Referenced from AEGB 2016 Commercial Rating Guidebook

INTEGRATED_DESIGN

SITE

ENERGY

WATER

2 POINTS

Achieving sustainability goals through integrated design.

21 POINTS

Sustainability through responsible site selection & development.

29 POINTS

Saving energy, reducing emissions, using clean energy.

13 POINTS

Water conservation, rainwater havesting, improved water quality.

15 POINTS

Enhance occupant comfort, health, & productivity.

12 POINTS

Sustainable material choices, uses, and disposal.

3 POINTS

Environmental awareness & social justice.

5 POINTS

Creative, exceptional sustainable solutions.

INDOOR_ENVIRONMENTAL_QUALITY

MATERIAL&RESOURCES

EDUCATION&EQUITY

innovation

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WHY IS AEGB IMPORTANT?

FEATUREd PROJECTS

Austin energy system control center

project overview

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Location: Austin, TX 78741
Project Square Footage: 173,600 square feet
Neighborhood: Pleasant Valley
Owner:
Austin Energy
Construction Inspection:
Public Works Department, City of Austin
Contract Management: Contract Management Department, City of Austin
Architect: Ellerbe Becket/AECOM

Construction Manager: DPR Construction
MEP Engineers:
Ellerbe Becket/AECOM, Joshua Engineering Group
Structural Engineer:
Jose I. Guerra
Civil Engineer:
Raymond Chan & Associates
Landscape Architect:
MWM Design Group
LEED Consultant: Office of Local Architecture
Commissioning Authority: ACR Engineering

The Austin Energy System Control Center (AE SCC) was commissioned to replace the Energy Control Center building in downtown Austin. Austin Energy, the project owner, required an advanced,24/7 mission critical facility. AE SCC houses a state-of the-art transmission and distribution control room, Corporate Security, IT including the Corporate Data Center, Real Estate Services and various support functions. A new building(MRAB), adjacent to the renovated main building houses the Maintenance and Restoration Group.

1.Thermal energy storage system enables the facility to shift peak electricity demand to the utility’s off-peak period, saving money and mitigating peak demand events.

2.Monitored data demonstrates that the 523.6 kW solar system can displace up to 60% of the total building power.

3.The project, which consists of a major renovation of an existing building and an addition, maintained over 95% of the existing structure and envelope.

4.The owner required rigorous commissioning of all building energy systems and the building envelope to ensure the building’s complex systems were properly installed and operate as intended.

5.Salvagedwood is featured extensively on the interior and exterior.

6.Themain building includes a large employee break area, fitness center, and patio shaded with a green screen, encouraging employee health and wellness.

CoA Del valle fire and ems station

project overview

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Location: Austin, TX 78617
Building Area: 8,530sq.ft.
Neighborhood: Del Valle
Owner:
City of Austin
Architect: PGAL
Construction Manager: JE Dunn

MEP Engineers: Encotech
Structural Engineer:
P.E. Structural Consultants
IT/AV/Security: Combs Consulting Group
Landscape Architect:
Studio Balcones
Sustainability Consultant: Studio D
Architectural Services: Garza EMC

This City of Austin station, located near the Circuit of the Americas in Del Valle, houses both Austin–Travis County EMS 36 and Austin Fire Department 50. The project is the first of five new stations completed under a six–year initiative to improve response times to expanding parts of Austin.

The station is designed to meet the needs of modern fire and EMS crews. Unlike the large communal sleeping rooms of yore, this 21st century facility has individual dorm–style rooms with views to the outside, lockable storage and individual temperature and lighting controls. An addressable call alarm wakes only responders needed for a particular run, which helps keep crews well–rested, healthy and ready for their next call. The design also provides equal privacy for a diverse community of crew members.

1.Private sleeping quarters with individual climate control

2.On site fig grove, pecan trees and herb garden supported by a grant from the COA Urban Forestry program

3.Low–flow plumbing fixtures contribute to a 33% indoor water savings.

4.Comprehensive energy–saving strategy including variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems for heating and cooling, LED lighting and a high performance thermal envelope.

1.The building’s common areas include a large, bright day area and kitchen with locking cupboards that allow different shifts to store food. A window wall visually connects the space to the outdoors and to daylight. Daylighting controls seamlessly supplement natural illumination with all–LED fixtures. The efficient lighting, Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems for heating and cooling and a well–designed envelope contributed to the project’s modeled energy cost savings of 37.6% when compared to a code–compliant baseline.

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