| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.23 |
| Liaison | Jim Walker |
| Submission Date | June 14, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Texas at Austin
OP-4: Building Design and Construction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.31 / 3.00 |
Jim
Walker Director of Sustainability, Financial, and Administrative Services University Operations |
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Total floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space (include projects completed within the previous five years) :
2,269,358
Square feet
Certified Projects
0
Square feet
Floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space certified at each level under a rating system for design and construction used by an Established Green Building Council (GBC) :
| Certified Floor Area | |
| LEED BD+C Platinum or at the highest achievable level under another rating system | 0 Square feet |
| LEED BD+C Gold or at the 2nd highest level under another 4- or 5-tier GBC rating system | 1,586,855 Square feet |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g. BREEAM, CASBEE, DGNB, Green Star) | 0 Square feet |
| LEED BD+C Silver or at a step above minimum level under another 4- or 5-tier GBC rating system | 667,503 Square feet |
| LEED BD+C Certified or certified at minimum level under another GBC rating system | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space certified under a non-GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g. Green Globes NC, Certified Passive House):
0
Square feet
Percentage of newly constructed or renovated building space certified under a green building rating system for design and construction:
99.34
If reporting certified projects, provide:
LEED BD&C, since 2013
Biomedical Engineering South Exansion, Gold
Belo Center or New Media (Communications), Gold
Marine Science Institute, Gold
Gates Dell Complex, Silver
Liberal Arts Building, Gold
Health Learning Building, Gold
Health Discovery Building, Gold
Engineering Education and Research Center, Silver
Rowling Hall, Gold
https://sustainability.utexas.edu/conservation/greenbuilding/buildings
If reporting uncertified projects, provide:
Uncertified Projects
15,000
Square feet
If reporting published green building guidelines or policies, provide the following:
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The green building guidelines or policies:
Project Management and Construction Services (PMCS) at UT Austin provide many resources for green building and green renovation. The University of Texas at Austin recognizes the important role that buildings play in creating a more sustainable and vital campus.
PMCS plays a key role in supporting the Campus Sustainability Policy, which calls for the university to “evaluate the impact of its construction projects; incorporate green building and design methods; and consider the needs of future generations of the University community... with the goal of minimizing the environmental footprint of the campus.”
Countless options are available to make renovations more sustainable. Project Management and Construction Services’ LEED Accredited Professionals are knowledgeable about green building strategies and the LEED rating system. They help project managers find sustainable design solutions that fit vision and budget.
Green Renovation Strategies
-Reduce Construction Waste
-Recycle metals, concrete, wood waste, and other building materials
-Recondition useful components for reuse in your project
-Send usable items to Surplus Property
Save Energy
-High efficiency and task lighting
-Added insulation and tight ductwork
-Properly sized HVAC systems
Water Savings
-Low-flow fixtures
-Waterless urinals
-Water-efficient landscaping
Choose Materials Wisely
-Regionally-produced materials
-Recycled content
-Low-emitting paint, sealants, and adhesives
http://pmcservices.utexas.edu/sustainability/greenbuilding.html
Do the green building guidelines or policies cover the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Impacts on the surrounding site (e.g. guidelines to reuse previously developed land, protect environmentally sensitive areas, and otherwise minimize site impacts) | Yes |
| Energy consumption (e.g. policies requiring a minimum level of energy efficiency for buildings and their systems) | Yes |
| Building-level energy metering | Yes |
| Use of environmentally preferable materials (e.g. guidelines to minimize the life cycle impacts associated with building materials) | Yes |
| Indoor environmental quality (i.e. guidelines to protect the health and comfort of building occupants) | Yes |
| Water consumption (e.g. requiring minimum standards of efficiency for indoor and outdoor water use) | Yes |
| Building-level water metering | Yes |
A brief description of the green building guidelines or policies and/or a list or sample of buildings covered:
The vision for sustainable building at The University of Texas at Austin is to maintain a campus environment that exemplifies sustainable practices in planning, design, construction and operations by optimizing the lifecycle cost of ownership, while enhancing environmental stewardship and human well-being.
The University of Texas at Austin Sustainability Policy calls for university buildings to evaluate the impact of construction projects, incorporate green building and design methods and consider the needs of future generations of the university community. The goal is to minimize the environmental footprint of the campus.
The University of Texas at Austin is also a member of the Central Texas - Balcones Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.
New Buildings
All new buildings are designed to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver standard as defined by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This commitment was made in 2009 in participation with the Clinton Global Initiative.
Existing Buildings
Building projects and renovations budgeted for less than ten million dollars are managed by Project Management and Construction Services (PMCS). A set of guidelines for green renovations is currently under review.
From Campus Sustainability Policy: Implementation Principles
Campus Planning: The University will evaluate the impact of its construction projects; incorporate green building and design methods; and consider the needs of future generations of the University community, including its greater Austin setting, in campus planning, with the goal of minimizing the environmental footprint of the campus.
https://policies.utexas.edu/policies/campus-sustainability
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A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines and policies:
PMCS aims for enduring and resource efficient performance throughout a building’s entire life cycle – from design to construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. As of May 2008, all new construction is to achieve a minimum LEED Silver rating.
UT Austin's Project Management and Construction Services:
PMCS’ strategic goal includes developing “a renovation program which enhances the sustainability of campus facilities in support of the educational, research, and public goals of the university.” PMCS is currently working towards this strategic goal by:
-Incorporating life cycle cost management into the selection of materials and equipment.
-Promoting greater environmental sensitivity in the design and construction of renovation projects for the 15.4 million gross square feet of building space we serve on the university campus.
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