Sustainable Design / Creative Funding
A Case Study for the College at Brockport SERC
(Special Events Recreation Center)
Tom Dreyer,
P.E.
Joseph Crimi,
CEM
P.E.
Kirk Narburgh,
AIA, ASLA, LEED AP
William Liberto,
P.E.
Fouad Dietz,
AIA, LEED AP
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Learning Objectives
Sustainable Design /Creative Funding … A Case Study for the College at
Brockport SERC (Special Events Recreation Center) / - NYSGBC46 / 2011
Learning Units:
1
Credit Designations:
LU|HSW|SD
Learning Objective 1:
Gain understanding of the integrated sustainable
design process for SUNY Brockport and how
that can be translated for use at any Institution.
Learning Objective 2:
Examine knowledge gained of innovative
strategies for identifying life cycle / payback for
building systems as well as potential funding
sources .
Learning Objective 3:
Representation of NYPA Funding Programs that
are available for all campuses including process
for utilizing with projects.
Learning Objective 4:
Examine detailed case study examples of unique
sustainable systems (including Thermal Ice
Storage) that can inform potential use options
for all campuses
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  Founded in 1835 (celebrating 175
years)
  16 Miles West of Rochester
  7,119 Undergraduate and 1,371
Graduate Students
  1,377 Faculty and Staff
  23 Intercollegiate Sports Team
Facilities:
Acres ………………………… 476
Buildings ………….................. 76
Square Feet ………………. 2.6M+
Annual Utilities ……………. $6M+
Annual Construction ……… $45M
New Facilities Master Plan 3/2011
College at Brockport
Total Program Cost: $44 million
Seating Capacity: 5,500 (3,850 in bleachers, 1,650 on floor)
Size:158,000 sq. ft., three stories tall
Amenities: Indoor track, Fitness Center and Weight Room,
Indoor Throwing Cage, Multipurpose Room, Public Events,
Economic Engine.
How it all Started…
•  Student Discussion
•  Small Programming Study
•  Strategic Initiatives
Design Team Selection & Kickoff
February 28th, 2007
Kirk Narburgh (King + King), Dr. Halstead (College at Brockport),
Jeff Vandenburgh (SUCF), Curt Moody (Moody Nolan)
College at Brockport SERC – The Team
Site Visits
•  Interviewed constituents
•  Studied state of the art facilities
•  Toured regional facilities and interviewed their users
The Process: Working Together
2 Day Biweekly Charette Schedule
Steering and Planning Committees
Integrative Design From The Start And Throughout
Initial Ideas & Site Selection - Thumbnails
Existing Site
Progress
Progress
Plan
Final Design
Groundbreaking: April 16, 2010
Construction Completion: June 2012
Sustainable Strategies
•  Sustainable Highlights, LEED - NC v2.2
•  Campus is Concerned About Operational Costs
•  Executive Order 111 Compliance Required
•  A Facility that is a Sustainable Showcase
LEED: Aiming For Silver
LEED: The Credits
8 credits
2 credits
8 credits
7 credits
11 credits
3 credits
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
Materials and Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation & Design
39 credits
LEED Silver (Possibly Gold)
Sustainable Strategies – Alternative Transportation
•  Public Transport Access
(SS credit 4.1)
• Bike Storage
(SS credit 4.2)
•  Low-Emitting & Fuel Efficient
Parking Vehicle Parking
(SS credit 4.3)
•  Parking Capacity (SS credit 4.4)
Sustainable Strategies – Stormwater Runoff
•  Quantity Control (SS credit 6.1)
•  Quality Control (SS credit 6.2)
In addition to LEED requirements,
worked with Village of Brockport to
increase retention ponds to help
municipality with runoff storage and
infiltration.
Sustainable Strategies – Heat Island Effect Reduction
•  Highly Reflective Roof System
(SS credit 6.1)
•  Grey TPO roof with a minimum
SRI of 78, helps to reduce heat
island effect on 120,000SF of
roof.
•  This reduces the ambient air
temperature around the building
and cooling loads inside the
building.
Sustainable Strategies – Light Pollution Reduction
•  Light Pollution Reduction (SS Credit 8)
•  Exterior lighting is designed to prevent
contribution to night sky glow and light
spill-over onto adjacent properties
Sustainable Strategies – Water Efficiency
•  Water Use Reduction 20% (WE credit 3.1)
•  Water Use Reduction 30% (WE credit 3.2)
•  Water Use Reduction 40%+ (ID Exemplary Performance)
•  Off the shelf Low Flow
Fixtures (40)
•  No Waterless, Pint/Flush
Urinals
Sustainable Strategies – Energy and Atmosphere
•  28% Reduction in Overall Energy Use
(compared to ASHRAE 90.1 2004, EA credit 1)
• Improved Thermal Performance of Envelope
• Ice Storage System (Sheds Load at Peak)
• High Efficiency HVAC and Lighting Systems
• Enhanced Commissioning (EA credit 3)
• Enhanced Refrigerant Management (EA credit 4)
Sustainable Strategies – Peak Energy Usage
•  Peak demand
(12-6pm) is growing
faster than total use
•  Criteria for new energy
plants based in peak
demand
•  Cooling is 40% of total
energy use and 70% of
peak load
•  Thermal energy
storage options
Sustainable Strategies – Optimize Energy Performance
• Thermal Ice Storage provides environmental, energy and cost saving benefits to the end user by
shifting power demand to off-peak hours. In addition,
Thermal Ice Storage:
• Reduces carbon emissions by eliminating the requirement of additional power plants
• Reduces connected kW of associated equipment in an air conditioning system by supplying
colder than normal chilled water temperatures (1°C/34°F) to the building
• Lowers the installed and operating cost of the entire air conditioning system
• Contributes to LEED credits under Energy & Atmosphere and Innovation in Design by
demonstrating energy cost savings over baseline building energy costs established by ASHRAE
90.1-2004.
• Recently received approval by Building Green to be included in their GreenSpec® Directory-the
comprehensive guide to environmentally responsible building products
Sustainable Strategies – Optimize Energy Performance
• Thermal Ice Storage: How it works….
Sustainable Strategies – Materials and Resources
•  Construction waste management; Divert 75% from Disposal
(MR credit 2.1 & 2.2)
Sustainable Strategies – Materials and Resources
•  Recycled Content 10% (MR credit 4.1)
•  Recycled Content 20% (MR credit 4.2)
•  Steel, Drywall, Flooring, Ceilings,
Asphalt Paving, Concrete, Particle Board
Sustainable Strategies – Materials and Resources
•  Regional Materials 20% (500 Mile Radius, MR credit 5.1, 5.2)
•  Extracted and Manufactured within 500 miles.
Sustainable Strategies – Low Emitting Materials
•  Adhesives & Sealants (MR credit 4.1)
•  Paints & Coatings (MR credit 4.2)
•  Carpet Systems (MR credit 4.3)
•  Composite Wood and Agrifiber
(MR credit 4.4)
Creative Funding
• SUCF Capital – Strategic Initiatives (2)
•  Capital Funds for Critical Maintenance Work
•  Connector
•  Ice Rink Access
•  Lot U Reconstruction
•  Separate Project for Landfill Remediation and Parking
•  Campus Funds for Equipment
•  NYPA Funding for Energy Conservation Measures
•  NYSERDA Rebates (later)
NYPA Statewide Energy Services Program
•  NYPA ESP since 1991
•  Install conservation measures at state facilities
•  Energy Conservation
•  Water Conservation
•  Renewable Energy (solar, wind, cogen)
•  Sustainability Measures (above LEED Silver)
•  Project cost paid through reduced O&M budget
•  Existing contract with OGS for SUNY projects
NYPA Statewide Energy Services Program
•  Two Approaches to Construction
•  Turnkey – NYPA handles project from Feasibility -> Construction
including Financing
•  Customer Implemented – NYPA only Finances project
•  Finance rate is the pass-through cost of NYPA borrowing
•  NYPA has an approved process to finance portions of SUCF
construction
NYPA & The College at Brockport’s SERC
•  The College at Brockport opted for the Customer
Implemented Finance only option
•  NYPA was involved as an advisor to the College during the
design stage
•  Ensuring conservation measures were not overlooked or costengineered out of the design
•  Helped quantify justification for conservation measures
•  NYPA funded ~5% of the project relating to Energy
Conservation Upgrades (Ice Storage and Lighting)
•  NYPA & Brockport formal agreement guaranteed funding to
SUCF prior to construction
NYPA & The College at Brockport’s SERC
•  College can repay NYPA at anytime during or after
construction without penalty.
•  Partial or complete Lump-sum payments are acceptable
•  Typically repayment is by monthly installments over 10
years, beginning after project completion.
•  Repayment can be extended up to 20 years
•  Terms can be modified throughout Repayment Period
NYPA Funding
Improved Envelope Thermal Performance
item
overall cost
Improved Insulation
funding
$15,250
100%
Hp metal panel
$476,700
20%
Hp Curtain wall
$635,550
20%
Ice Storage System
$1,029,640
100%
White Roof and Add.
Insulation r30+
$1,400,000
27%
NYPA Funding
Energy Savings - Lighting
item
overall cost
T-5 lamped
$63,550
luminaires
w/electronic ballasts
(15 – 30% energy savings vs. T-8s)
Occupancy Sensors
$3,090
funding
20%
100%
NYPA Funding
Energy Savings – Pumps, Water Heaters
item
overall cost
funding
Variable Frequency
Speed Pumps
(50% reduction)
$25,200
100%
Domestic hw
Heaters
(fully condensing
95% efficient)
$28,170
100%
NYPA Funding
Energy Savings – Heat Recovery, VFDs, Screw Chillers
item
Heat Recovery
Units
overall cost
funding
$94,000
100%
Variable Frequency
Drives
$140,000
60%
High Efficiency
Screw Chillers
$322,000
14%
NYPA Funding
Energy Savings – Controls
item
Energy
Management
System
overall cost
$415,300
funding
100%
System Monitors and Adjusts Temperature Set Points,
Fan and Pump Speeds, Reducing Consumption of Utilities
Automatically.
NYPA Funding
Total NYPA Funding=$2,357,860
•  Dollars are based on construction estimate plus
contingency, escalation, and general conditions.
•  Multiple Payback Options
Summary/Conclusion
1.
2.
3.
4.
Plan for a Special Events Facility that is Sustainable
Identify Sustainable Strategies
Understand Available Funding Options
Understand NYPA Funding Process
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