Facility Type: Laboratory
Construction: New building
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Size: 71,955 gross square feet
Occupancy: Up to 75 persons
Opened: May 9, 2003
LEED™ Status: 2.0 Gold
Certified: August 4, 2003
LEED™ Points: 39 of 69 possible
Notable Features:
• Brownfield redevelopment site
• Energy-efficient mechanical
systems
• Daylighting and other lighting
conservation
• Rainwater recapture/reuse system
• Low-flow plumbing tixtures
• Sustainable landscaping
* Pecycled-content building
materials and furnishings
• Indoor air quality with low-VOC
materials
• Construction recycling
SUSTAINABLE FACILITIES AT EPA:
Science and
Technology Center
Kansas City, Kansas
When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to
replace its outdated laboratory in Kansas City, Kansas, it set out
to build a new, state-of-the-art sustainable facility, A typical
laboratory, however, uses far more energy and water per square foot than
an office building due to intensive ventilation requirements and other
health and safety concerns. To meet this challenge, EPA and the U.S.
General Services Administration (GSA) conducted a two-stage design
competition in which teams first submitted bids based on sustainable
laboratory design experience. Then, EPA and GSA selected four teams to
move forward with the actual building proposal, requiring energy efficiency
water conservation, and environmentally preferable materials in the design.
Each team was required to explain how its design features would reduce
energy, water, and resource use during the construction and operation of
the facility, The result is the Kansas City Science and Technology Center,
the second EPA laboratory to receive LEED™ Gold Certification. See
inside for more details on the sustainable features of this laboratory.
SERA
Urawd Slabs
EnnimrniaiXfll Prolaclion
Agency
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SUSTAINABLE FACILITIES AT EPA
During fiscal year 2004 operation, the Kansas City
Science & Technology Center (KCSTC) consumed energy
at a rate of approximately 258,500 Btus per gross square
foot (GSF) per year, or 28 percent less energy than the
average amount used by EPA's other new variable air
volume laboratories (360,000 Btus per GSF per year).
Included in this report are brief descriptions of some of
the energy-conserving measures at work in the lab.
A plate and frame heat exchanger
system was added to the initial tfesiyn
after energy modeling revealed addi-
tional energy efficiency opportunities.
Laboratory corridors have
abundant natural daylighting.
Carton dioxide sensors in large
conference rooms and common
ateas measure occupancy and
help control ventilation needs.
Sophisticated variable air volume (VAV)
fume Iwods ana systems allow ventilation.
cooling, and heating requirements to b$
reduced wnen hoods are dosed, st night,.
and on weekends.
A highly reflective. ENERGY STAR -rated roof
surface nelps reduce the amount of solar heat
absorbed and reduces the building's cooling load
A heat recovery system captures cooling
from exhaust alt to pre-cooi incoming air in
summer and heat from warm exhaust air tp
pre-beat incoming air in winter
During construction, the HVAC system and
duct work were sealed on a daily basis to
prevent infiltration of any dust, chemicals,
or odors Hue to construction. Before occu-
pancy, the system was flushed and fresh
ait filters were added.
Programmable thermostats used throughout
tlte building Help modulate heating and cooling
reotfirsments
Daylight dim
sensots, ana
fluorescent a
lamps help c
amount ot el
for lighting.
Low volatile organic compounn paint, adltesives, glues.
carpet, and floor tiles •were used to finish the building.
Absorptive materials such as carpet, ceiling We, and furni-
ture were installed after chemical odors dissipated.
The main lobby desk includes native flower insets.
Xeriscaping, a landscape design
incorporating native plants, proper
sot! types, and mulches, helps
retain soil moisture and conserve
water use.
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KANSAS CITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
By coupling a variable
frequency drive chiller
with two conventions!
chillers, the lab i$ able
to maximize efficient
chiller operations over
the range of cooling
needs.
The lait design learn implemented a
construction waste recycling plan for
concrete, metals, wood, asphalt, and
paper. By training demolition and con-
struction workers and raising aware-
ness ot Sf>e program, she team was
aoie to divert 72 percent of construc-
tion debris from area iandfiKs-
EPA promotes alternative
transportation options with
the inclusion of electric car
recharging stations, desig-
nated car pool parking
spaces, shower facilities, and
bicycle racks and storage.
Toilets/urinals
Outdoor
landscape
faucets
All restrooms are equipped with
low-How plumbing fixtures to
conserve water use.
Storm drain
(for overflow)
Pressurized
holding
Molding tank
Sediment tank
mers, occupancy
' enetgy-efticieni
•nd halogen
onserve the
eclrlcity needed
White pipes on the right
carry rain water drained from
the roof to a W.OOO-gallon.
ore-cast concrete, fiberglass-
limtf underground holding
tank.
Five natural gas-fired boilers are more
efficient than ,7 traditional mega-boiler.
since individual bolters can worl( more
often m ttieir highest efficiency ranges.
The high-ceiling, open bay office area fm large
clerestory windows specified with low emsssivity
glass, which allows benefaal tight to pass
through while increasing the thermal efficiency
rjfihe windows.
With EPA's rainwater recapture
system, potable water usage for
sewer conveyance is offset by 100
percent, and the Agency saves
approximately $2,800 annually in
water costs. An innovative rooftop
rainwater recapture system
collects approximately 735,000
gallons per year from a 31,000-
square-foot portion of the roof. This
measurement is based on Kansas
City's average annual rainfall.
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SUBMITTED USGBC LEED™ SCORECARD FOR KGSTC
Total Project Score - 39 of 69 Possible Points
Sistainable Sites 11 of 14 Possible Points • Materials & Reswroes 6 o(1 3 Possible Points
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Credit 3
Credit 4.1
Credit 4.2
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Credit 6.1
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Credit 7 i
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Credit 2
Credit 3.1
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Erosion & Sedimentation Control
Site Selection
Urban Redevelopment
Bu'.vtH L! -til^-elon-tnl
Alternative Transportation. PUDIK Dansp-ortation Access
Alternate Transportation. Bicycle Storage & Changing Room
Alternative Transportation. Alternative Fuel Refueling Statwns
Alternative Transportation, Parting Capacity
Reduced Slle Dlsirubance. Protect/Restore Open Space
Reduced Slle Disturbance. Development Footprint
Storrmvater Management, Rale and Quality
Stormwater Management, Treatment
Landscape * Exterior Design, Non-Roof
Landscape 4 Exterior Design, Roof
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Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50%
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Innovative Water Technologies
Water Use Reduclwn, 20% Reduction
Water Use Reduclwn, 30% Reduction
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Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning
Minimum Energy Performance
CFC Reduction in HVACSH Equipment
Optimize Energy Performance, 20% New / 10% Existing
Optimize Energy Performance, 30% New / 20% Existing
Optimize Energy Performance, 40% New / 30% Existing
Optimize Energy Performance. 50% New / 40% Existing
Optimize Energy Performance. 60% New ; 00% Existing
Renewable Energy. 5%
Renewable Energy, 10%
Renewable Energy, 20%
Additional Commissioning
Ozone Depletion
Measurement & Verification
Green Power
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Indoor Env
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Storage & Collection of Recyclables
Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Shell
Building Reuse. Maintain 100% ol Existing Shell
Building Reuse. Maintain 100% Shell & 50% Non-Snell
Construction Waste Management. Divert .50%
Construction Waste Management. Divert 75%
Resource Reuse. Specify 5%
Resouice Reuse. Specify 10%
Recycled Content, Specify 25%
Recycled Content, Specify 50%
LocaL'Regional Materials. 20% Manufactured Locally
Loeal/Regtorsal Materials, of 20%, 50% Harvested Locally
Rapidly Renewable Materials
Certified Wood
ironmental Quality 9 of 15 Possible Poi
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Increased Ventilation Effectiveness
Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction
Construction IAO Management Plan. Before Occupancy
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Low-Emitting Materials: Carpel
Low-Emitting Materials: Composite Wood
Indoor Chemical ft Pollutant Source Control
Controllability of Systems, Perimeter
Controllability of Systems. Non-Perimeter
Thermal Comfort, Comply with ASHRAE 55-1992
Thermal Comfort, Permanent Monitoring System
Daylight & Views. Daylight 75% ol Spaces
Daylight & Views. Views for 90% of Spaces
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Recycled Content - Achieved 107%
Localttegional Materials - Achieved 76%
Energy Recovery Technology
Variable Speed Drive Technology
LEED™ Accredited Professional
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| Certified: 26 lo 32 Silver: 33 to 38 Gold: 39 to SI Platinum: 52+
Built with Recycled Content
• Concrete: 3%
• Drywall:31%
• Insulation: 25%
• Metal Studs: 25%
• Rebar: 90%
• Reinforced steel: 90%
• Structural steel joists: 100%
• Miscellaneous steel: 100%
• Window glass: 20%
Design/Construction Principals:
Architect: Hoefer Wysocki Architects
Engineer: The Clark Enerson Partners, Engineers
General Contractor/LEED Accredited Professional: Koll Construction
"For more information on the U.S. Green Building Council's
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™} Green
Building Rating System1? visit . LEED"M
is the most widely recognized sustainable design rating system
in the United States.
For more information on the Science and Technology Center,
visit or .
Or contact:
Cathy Berlow (202) 564-3739 or herlow.cathy@epa.gov
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (3204R)
Washington, DC 20460 November 2004 EPA-200-F-04-001
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