Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - Ground Transportation Staging Area

9300 rental car lane

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CITY OF AUSTIN
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT | PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Awarded LEED GOLD for New Construction | March 2013

The relocation of the airport's Ground Transportation Staging Area (GTSA) involved the renovation of an existing rental car lot to provide a new and improved staging area for commercial ground transportation vehicles (taxis, limos, vans, etc.) and a break area for their drivers. This renovation project represents the alteration of an 11 year old facility to a new occupancy and function. The building, bays, and canopy create a new building with capacity for 100 people waiting in conditioned space. The adjacent site will include a space for quiet contemplation, a covered outdoor space for additional drivers, shading structures for vehicle parking areas, and new site lighting and security. The architectural scope of this project consists of three main components. The first component is to consolidate the building as one cohesive envelope and condition all interior space. The second involves creating outdoor waiting areas or porch around the building and architecturally integrating it with an existing outdoor canopy towards the back of the building. The third and last component revolves around all the programmatic and technological requirements of the building.
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REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Energy Use

This project uses photovoltaic panels (PVs) to aid in the reduction of off-site energy use. The off-site energy that is used is renewable energy purchased from West Texas wind power. The high-efficiency HVAC system does not contain HCFCs, aiding in the protection of the ozone.

Energy Cost

Electrical lighting is reduced through the use of natural daylight and reflective interior surfaces. This strategy, along with a reduction of heating and cooling needs, allows for a reduction in energy cost throughout the building's life.

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REDUCES POTABLE WATER USE

Indoor Water Use

High-efficiency water closets and urinals and low-flow lavatory faucets reduces the total amount of indoor water consumed. By reducing indoor water consumption, buildings are also able to reduce the amount of energy used to heat domestic hot water.

Irrigation Water Use

Two 1,000-gallon rainwater collecting cisterns are installed to store water that irrigates the metal planters in the parking lot. Native, drought-tolerant vegetation reduces irrigation needs and improves the micro-climate. Both strategies have eliminated the need for potable water in irrigation use.

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DIVERTS MATERIAL FROM LANDFILL

Landfill Waste

Construction waste is a major element to consider when diverting materials from the landfill. Reducing the amount of material needed and recycling content can significantly decrease waste. On-site waste and single stream recycling receptacles are collected by facility staff, then taken to collection points. A total of 160 gallons, emptied twice daily, are designated for recycling.

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REDUCES AND REUSES MATERIALS

Regional & Recycled
Material

Regional material is an important component to reducing a building's carbon footprint. Prefabricated components are another great method of reducing material scraps and packaging. Approximately 97% of the total wood-based building materials were harvested from FSC certified forests.

Where does regional material come from?

Over $260,000 of the material was extracted or purchased within 500 miles of the site.

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PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

Methods of Travel

8 of the 145 parking spaces are reserved for alternative fuel vehicles. No new parking spaces were added on-site. In addition, vicinity to shared and public transportation promotes alternative methods of travel.

What about shared transportation?

Access to public transportation within 1/2 mile of the building is an important aspect of reducing vehicular fuel emissions.

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IMPROVES INDOOR EXPERIENCE

●   Access to views and daylight increase productivity and satisfaction rates.
●   Lighting controls enable occupants to make adjustments to suit individual task needs and preferences.
●   This project also improves indoor air quality by prohibiting smoking within 25 feet of the building entrances and openings.