Bethany Ramey Trombley Architect, LEED AP ID+C September 10, 2010

1. UT’s Hearst Student Media Center LEED GOLD Renovation What Starts Here Changes The World Bethany Ramey TrombleyArchitect, LEED AP ID+C September 10, 2010

2. Introduction Image: rendering of the Communications Complex • Overview of renovation of Hearst Student Media Center (HSM) • Undertaken between Spring and Fall 2009 as first LEED for Commercial Interiors project on the UT Main campus • Incorporation of sustainable design resulted in LEED-CI GOLDcertification, measurable energy savings, and significant improvement of indoor environmental quality Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

3. Context • Hearst Student Media Center built in 1970; 25,000 SF • Part of the College of Communications, housing many media-related student groups Image: Location maps of HSM Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

4. Scope • HVAC overhaul, substantial improvement in indoor air quality, and other energy-saving upgrades with sustainable materials • Replaced most of building’s lighting and updated controls to direct digital • Restrooms and elevators renovated to Texas Accessibility Standards and reconfigured portions of the building to better meet user needs Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

5. Project Highlights: Sustainable Sites Asbestos Abatement • Abatement of asbestos-containing: • Sheetrock walls and ceiling • Vinyl floor tile mastic • Pipe and boiler insulation Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

6. Project Highlights: Sustainable Sites Transportation • Bike racks encourage alternative means of transportation • Shower room installed during renovation • Extensive public transportation within a ¼ mile radius Image: shower, bus route map, and bike racks Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

7. Project Highlights: Water Efficiency Water use reduction • Reduced Total Building Water Use by 42.85% • Installed low-flush and low-flow fixtures • Exceeded maximum LEED requirement of 30% reduction 43% reduction Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

8. Project Highlights: Materials & Resources Furniture Reuse • 100% • furniture reuse Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

9. Project Highlights: Materials & Resources Landfill Diversion • 79.56% of construction waste diverted from landfill • 104.5 tons diverted • Exceeded maximum LEED credit requirement (75%) 80% diverted Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

10. Project Highlights: Materials & Resources Recycled Content • 20.79% • Recycled content • Used materials derived from post-consumer and post-industrial content Image at left: “Recycling Yard #6,” Chris Jordan Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

11. Project Highlights: Materials & Resources Regional Materials • 26.97% • Regional materials • Used materials emanating from within 500 miles of Austin Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

12. Project Highlights: Indoor Environmental Quality Controllability of Systems • Provided 50% of occupants with at least one individual control • Enables adjustments to suit individual needs and preferences Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

13. Project Highlights: Indoor Environmental Quality Daylighting • Building provides daylighting in 75% of spaces • Offers building occupants a connection to the outdoors Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

14. HSM Renovation: Results “Texas Student Media has recognized utilitysavings of $38,468 for the first eight months of occupancy since the HSM renovation. This is a 43% reduction of utility expenses from the comparable months of 2008/2009. Thank you again for your (and your department's) support in making it possible for us to work in a beautiful building AND recognize such material savings! ” • Stayed within budget • Met UT Austin MEP and Architectural Standards • Realized life cycle cost savings • LEED-CI GOLDrating Email from the client at HSM Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

15. Paving the way for future sustainable renovations at UT and beyond WSHCTW • New construction on campus already mandated to meet LEED Silver standards • No current policy for smaller renovation projects—HSM will serve as case study for prioritizing LEED principles • Will provide valuable lessons learned for future projects, including cost-benefit analysis • Informative experience for incorporating LEED requirements into the campus design and construction standards Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

16. Paving the way for future sustainable renovations at UT and beyond Goals • Develop specific strategies that work for UT’s unique buildings and needs • Ultimate goal is balancing “a three-legged stool”: • human well-being • life-cycle cost savings • environmental protection and improvement Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium

17. Contact Information Bethany Ramey Trombley Architect, LEED AP ID+C Senior Project Manager UT Project Management & Construction Services 1301 E. Dean Keeton St. Austin, TX 78722 Email: bethany.trombley @austin.utexas.edu Phone: 512.475.7722 Sustainability on the UT Campus: A Symposium