GULF COAST GREEN 2013

Historic Preservation & Sustainability in the Houston Public

Library

MAY 2, 2013

Wendy Heger, AIA, LEED AP; Page Southerland Page, LLP

Natalye Appel, FAIA, LEED AP; Natalye L. Appel + Associates Architects

Ernesto Luis Maldonado, AIA; Glassman Shoemake Maldonado Architects

Barry Moore, FAIA; Gensler

Mark Crippen; Balfour Beatty Construction

Page Southerland Page, LLP, is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

Course DescriptionIn October 2010, the AIA/CES system was updated with the new CES

Discovery system, in that time we have transferred more than one

million records. This new update has made it necessary to remind

us of the AIA/CES policies and procedures, to introduce the “new”

provider ethics, and to reintroduce the AIA/CES audits/quality

assurance program. This presentation covers those areas giving

providers the opportunity to give feedback and input.

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Identify areas of compatibility between green building and historic preservation.

2. Understand how sustainable design principles were implemented in three library projects.

3. Learn how decisions were made to align sustainability, preservation, and the owner’s operational goals in three library projects.

4. Understand challenges encountered and lessons learned in using LEED™ in a historic library project.

The Library system includes:

Central Library (Jesse H. Jones Building)

3 special collections librariesHouston Metropolitan Research CenterClayton Library Center for Genealogical ResearchThe African American Library at the Gregory School

4 regional libraries,

31 neighborhood libraries,

4 “express” libraries,

1 “mobile express” library

1 satellite library (at the Children’s Museum)

HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | System

Sustainability Goals

Mission, Organizationa

l Goals

Organizational, Locational Realities

Historic Preservation

SUSTAINABILITY AND PRESERVATION

• Welcoming, Exciting Facilities → Daylighting

• Customer Service → Indoor Air Quality

• Outreach to community, image, increased awareness of offerings → Daylighting, Sustainable Sites

HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | Organizational Goals

• Limited City budget for maintenance and energy → Energy Efficiency

• Libraries, technology are changing → Innovation in Design, durable building systems

• Houston’s hot, humid climate → Sustainable Sites, Exterior Envelope, Reduced Heat Island Effect

HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | Organizational, Locational Realities

1. Less energy, fewer resources

2. Intelligent climate response built in

3. Durable, people-friendly.

4. LEED credits easy

5. Public support

6. Public promotion

7. Distinctive architecture, public recognition

HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | Historic Preservation and Green Building

SAVINGS THROUGH REUSE

The decision to retain much of the existing building provided substantial material savings. Despite the addition of 6,700 new square feet, careful site planning resulted in a decrease of overall hardscape from 53% to 47% for improved natural water percolation

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Use of historic building footprintUse of BIM: Building Information Modeling: historic meets 21st centuryMaximize energy performance: 3-D modeling using alternative materials and orientationsRevisit difficult detailsReuse of high-quality durable furniture

Daylight and viewsMinimize additional pavingManaging storm water runoffGreen powerRecycling, green cleaningUse of certified woodAir quality management during construction

LEED Gold Certified

Houston Chapter AIADESIGN AWARD, 2011

Swamplot AwardsBEST NEIGHBORHOOD UPGRADE, 2011

Greater Houston Preservation AllianceGOOD BRICK AWARD, 2012

HBJ Landmark AwardsCOMMUNITY IMPACT, 2012

National AIA/ALA Award 2013

5300 Caroline Houston, Texas 77004Houston Public Library

CLAYTON LIBRARYCenter for Genealogical Research

MAIN HOUSE

WILLIAM CLAYTON STUDY

MAIN HOUSE-BACK ELEVATION

GUEST HOUSE

SIDE ELEVATION

CARRIAGE HOUSE

FRONT ELEVATION

SIDE ELEVATION

Julia Ideson Building Renovation & Addition

Julia Ideson Building

Julia Ideson Building

Construction Phase Challenges (“the Mechanics”)

• SS Prerequisite 1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

• MR Credit 2.1/2.2 – Construction Waste Management

• EQ Credit 3.1 – Construction IAQ Management Plan

• Managing the LEED Documentation Process

• Other Unique Challenges

SS Prerequisite 1

Construction Activity PollutionPrevention

• Two separate Phases

• Tight Site

• High Visibility

• Vehicular / Pedestrian Traffic

• Library remained open to the public

MR Credit 2.1 / 2.2

Construction Waste Management

• Choose responsible waste management vendor(s)

• Develop mutually agreeable tracking tool

• Monitor on a frequent basis (weekly / monthly)

• Be aware of other subcontractors that may use a different waste vendor

• Be aware that construction waste is not just about “trash”

EQ Credit 3.1

Construction IAQ Management Plan

Managing the LEED Documentation Process

• Develop standardized forms for the subcontractor LEED documentation

• Debrief each subcontractor at contract buy-out regarding the Project’s LEED goals and the subcontractor’s direct responsibility and impact towards achieving the goals

• Require that LEED submittals must be prepared and delivered first and that no other submittals will be reviewed by the A/E team until the LEED documentation is delivered

• Be vigilant in the field and verify that key LEED products are what was submitted

• Stay on top of the paper work and be aware of the LEED point progress in each LEED category

Other Unique Challenges

This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Course

Wendy Heger, AIA, LEED AP BD+Cwheger@pspaec.com

Questions