Special Thanks to:
Architecture 365 - LEED Consultant
Owner Rep. - Castleberry Engineering
Contractor - Hill Countryeco Builders
Feldt Engineers - Structural Engineer
Civil Engineer - Balcones Engineering
M/E/P - Love & Briley Engineering
EEA - Commissioning Agent
LMUD - Water Treatment Operations Office
LEED GOLD
OWNER’S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
1. Owner and User Requirements
2. Environmental and Sustainability Goals
3. Energy Efficiency Goals
4. Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements
5. Equipment and System Expectations
6. Building Occupant and O&M Personnel Requirements
Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) has engaged its architect, SEAUX-PIERCE Architecture, LLC., (SPA) to design a new office building for their staff to manage and monitor one of the Districts Water Treatment Facilities. LMUD has directed SPA to follow the requirements and goals listed herein to form a basis of design for this project.
1. Owner and User Requirements
1.1 The nonprofit Lakeway MUD, established in 1972, provides water, wastewater and reuse services to the majority of homes and businesses that primarily are within the boundaries of the City of Lakeway and within a portion of the Village of the Hills. Lakeway MUD serves more than 4,000 water customers and nearly 3,000 wastewater customers.
1.2 The intent is to produce a functional building that serves the program requirements as well as educate the community of the importance of water conservation, environmental responsibility and demonstrate the importance of being good stewards of our natural resources.
1.3 The entire water treatment facility site is approximately 20 acres located at the end of Lakeway Blvd in the City of Lakeway, Texas (Travis County). On its South-East boundary is a (50-70’) bluff to a creek that drains to Lake Travis. On the South-West boundary is a newly developed area of Lakeway called Rough Hollow. The site has gated accessed from Lakeway Boulevard to the water treatment facility where the new office building is being constructed.
1.4 The proposed project scope is:
• Approximately 2,000 s.f., general purpose office building.
• Approximately 1 open office meeting room, 2 private offices, 1 work room, 1 tech room, 1 restroom with shower.
1.5 The program requires a work environment to support collaboration and equality.
2. Environmental and Sustainability Goals
2.1 The project will strive for the best balance between being environmentally sustainable and maintaining reasonable costs. This project will use the national US Green Building Council Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) New Construction standard.
2.2 Water use, energy efficiency, material selection and construction means and methods will be analyzed and adjusted to ensure sustainable design.
2.3 LMUD is constructing a building that is a candidate for LEED certification. The building has been designed to interact with the community and have minimal environmental impact.
2.4 LMUD’s mission for this project is to provide the end users with a healthy, collaborative and energetic place to work that lessens the overall environmental impact.
3. Energy Efficiency Goals
3.1 Proper design and construction strategies shall be employed to reduce energy use through high efficient lighting, HVAC efficiency as well as appropriate HVAC zoning controls.
3.2 Energy efficiency requirements of this project shall meet or exceed LEED requirements and/or local codes.
4. Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements
4.1 The building shall provide a healthy and comfortable environment for all occupants.
4.2 Items such as air quality, air distribution, air exhaust and thermal loads shall meet or exceed the LEED requirements and applicable ASHRAE standards and/ or local codes.
4.3 Indoor air quality plan will be put into place to enforce pollutant source control and ensure use of low emitting materials.
4.4 Building Space Summary: This project will include the building occupancy reflected below. The occupancy will be designed to operate according to the following criteria:
General Office: 2,000 s.f., approximate
5. Equipment and System Expectations
5.1 Sustainable building systems that are efficient, durable and have a low environmental impact will be used in this project.
6. Building Occupant and O&M Personnel Requirements
6.1 A fundamental commissioning process shall be implemented in the project in accordance with LEED requirements. The requirements of the Commissioning Agent will be dictated by the LEED process. LMUD facility management staff shall assume operation and maintenance of all building systems when the project is complete.
6.2 The commissioning process will result in a CXA report which will out line the training program.
6.3 LMUD plans to use Green cleaning products and practices once the building is occupied.
1. Owner and User Requirements
2. Environmental and Sustainability Goals
3. Energy Efficiency Goals
4. Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements
5. Equipment and System Expectations
6. Building Occupant and O&M Personnel Requirements
Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) has engaged its architect, SEAUX-PIERCE Architecture, LLC., (SPA) to design a new office building for their staff to manage and monitor one of the Districts Water Treatment Facilities. LMUD has directed SPA to follow the requirements and goals listed herein to form a basis of design for this project.
1. Owner and User Requirements
1.1 The nonprofit Lakeway MUD, established in 1972, provides water, wastewater and reuse services to the majority of homes and businesses that primarily are within the boundaries of the City of Lakeway and within a portion of the Village of the Hills. Lakeway MUD serves more than 4,000 water customers and nearly 3,000 wastewater customers.
1.2 The intent is to produce a functional building that serves the program requirements as well as educate the community of the importance of water conservation, environmental responsibility and demonstrate the importance of being good stewards of our natural resources.
1.3 The entire water treatment facility site is approximately 20 acres located at the end of Lakeway Blvd in the City of Lakeway, Texas (Travis County). On its South-East boundary is a (50-70’) bluff to a creek that drains to Lake Travis. On the South-West boundary is a newly developed area of Lakeway called Rough Hollow. The site has gated accessed from Lakeway Boulevard to the water treatment facility where the new office building is being constructed.
1.4 The proposed project scope is:
• Approximately 2,000 s.f., general purpose office building.
• Approximately 1 open office meeting room, 2 private offices, 1 work room, 1 tech room, 1 restroom with shower.
1.5 The program requires a work environment to support collaboration and equality.
2. Environmental and Sustainability Goals
2.1 The project will strive for the best balance between being environmentally sustainable and maintaining reasonable costs. This project will use the national US Green Building Council Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) New Construction standard.
2.2 Water use, energy efficiency, material selection and construction means and methods will be analyzed and adjusted to ensure sustainable design.
2.3 LMUD is constructing a building that is a candidate for LEED certification. The building has been designed to interact with the community and have minimal environmental impact.
2.4 LMUD’s mission for this project is to provide the end users with a healthy, collaborative and energetic place to work that lessens the overall environmental impact.
3. Energy Efficiency Goals
3.1 Proper design and construction strategies shall be employed to reduce energy use through high efficient lighting, HVAC efficiency as well as appropriate HVAC zoning controls.
3.2 Energy efficiency requirements of this project shall meet or exceed LEED requirements and/or local codes.
4. Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements
4.1 The building shall provide a healthy and comfortable environment for all occupants.
4.2 Items such as air quality, air distribution, air exhaust and thermal loads shall meet or exceed the LEED requirements and applicable ASHRAE standards and/ or local codes.
4.3 Indoor air quality plan will be put into place to enforce pollutant source control and ensure use of low emitting materials.
4.4 Building Space Summary: This project will include the building occupancy reflected below. The occupancy will be designed to operate according to the following criteria:
General Office: 2,000 s.f., approximate
- Occupancy Schedule: 7 a.m.– 6 p.m. M-F
- Owner’s Required Vendors: None determined at this time
- Special Equipment: computers, printers, copiers
- Architectural Requirements: Access to natural daylighting to the majority of users, reduced VOC emissions through construction
- Engineering Requirements: high efficient lighting and HVAC zoning controls.
- Special Warranty Requirements: None
- Access Requirements: Not determined at this time
- Design Method Requirements: Approval at each design phase by owner’s representative.
5. Equipment and System Expectations
5.1 Sustainable building systems that are efficient, durable and have a low environmental impact will be used in this project.
6. Building Occupant and O&M Personnel Requirements
6.1 A fundamental commissioning process shall be implemented in the project in accordance with LEED requirements. The requirements of the Commissioning Agent will be dictated by the LEED process. LMUD facility management staff shall assume operation and maintenance of all building systems when the project is complete.
6.2 The commissioning process will result in a CXA report which will out line the training program.
6.3 LMUD plans to use Green cleaning products and practices once the building is occupied.