2. The Austin Garden

3. Project By: Cayla Walsh Joe Smrt Kyle Petty

4. Sustainability: At The Austin Garden we strive for efficient use of resources that come into our facility and aim for long term maintenance of the environment. We want to responsibly manage all resources socially, economically, and environmentally to ensure customers are satisfied with our products and services.

5. What is LEED? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED is an international green rating certification The higher the rating, the more efficient the building is

6. Five Rating Systems: Building Design and Construction LEED for New Construction LEED for Core and Shell LEED for Schools LEED for Healthcare LEED for Retail Green Interior Design and Construction Green Building Operations and Maintenance Homes Neighborhood Development

7. Four Levels of LEED: There are 100 base points, 6 possible Innovation in Design and 4 Regional Priority points Certified 40–49 points Silver 50–59 points Gold 60–79 points Platinum 80 points and above

9. LEED Construction/Operating:

10. Construction Requirements: Heat reflective paint Increase insulation Use fiberglass windows “Self cleaning” glass Install weather-stripping Install ICF’s Radiant floor heating Geothermal heating and Recycled material

11. Operation Requirements: Motion sensor lighting Outdoor timers Regulate heat and air conditioner Programmable thermostat Shuttle service Recycling Bathroom pluming High efficiency toilets Energy-Star appliances

12. Noteworthy Feature #1: Solar Forest Provides shade Electric vehicles Electricity at night

13. Noteworthy Features #2: Cool roof Facility benefits Reduce bills Extend roof life Environmental benefits Lower electricity demand Reduce power plant emissions

14. Noteworthy Feature #3: Irrigation system Recycles rain water and gray water Cuts down on costs

15. Thank You: Thank you for watching! For more information please feel free to contact The Austin Garden at: Telephone: (512) GARDEN1 (512) 427-3361 Fax: (512) GARDEN2 (512) 427-3362 Email: events@theaustingarden.com

16. Resources: http://www.everblue.edu/ http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=220 http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/space_heating_ cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12300 http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/space_heating_ cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12300 http://curiosity.discovery.com/topic/green-living/10- sustainable-buildings.htm http://curiosity.discovery.com/topic/green-living/10- sustainable-buildings.htm http://www.builderswebsource.com http://burb.tv/view/Solar_forest http://www.coolroofs.org/