Demonstrating and Teaching Sustainable Water Resources ...

Demonstrating and TeachingSustainable Water Resources ManagementRon MayuyuCity of Los Angeles, Bureau of SanitationMichael SarulloCity of Los Angeles, Bureau of EngineeringHeather Boyle VanMeterCDM SmithPresented byLorraine MorenoCity of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering

Acknowledgments• Design Team:– City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation– City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering– City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office– City of Los Angeles Public Works Public Affairs Office– CDM Smith (architect, civil, electrical, structural)– Amaze Design (exhibits)• Building Contractor: Ford EC• Exhibit Fabricator: Lexington• Construction Management: City of Los Angeles Bureau ofEngineering; IEM; MARRS

The ELC is located at the Hyperion TreatmentPlant in the City of Los Angeles• Vicinity Map (HEATHER IS DEVELOPING)

Project Facts and Figures• Located at the HyperionTreatment Plant in Playa delRey, California• Renovated vacantadministration building– Built in 1975, vacant for 10 years– Two story building– Approx 20,000 SF on 2 acres– Structural and electricalupgrades to current standards– New HVAC to improve comfortand energy efficiency• New Features – First Floor– Water Exhibit Gallery (6,900 SF)– Auditorium (96 seats)– Staff office space• New Features – Second Floor– Solid Resources Exhibit Gallery(5,300 SF)– Classroom/Learning Lab (1,900 SF)– Conference room– Staff office space• Other Features– Landscaping, rooftopimprovements

Project Goals• Educate children and adultsabout sustainable water andsolid resources managementas a catalyst to changebehavior• Share about the Bureau ofSanitation’s infrastructure,programs and people, and howthey are improving theenvironment• Demonstrate green buildingpractices through therenovation and operation ofthe building

ELC Programming Goals• Mission and Vision• Target Audience• Staffing• Educational Programs– Exhibit Tours– Plant Tours– Workshops• Partnerships– LAUSD– Community Colleges– Universities– Environmental GroupsEnvironmentalLearning Center

1st Floor Gallery - Water, Wastewater, RecycledWater & Watershed Protection

1 st Floor Gallery – View to the West

1 st Floor GalleryEntrance to Water GalleryEntrance to Wastewater Area

Entrance to Solids Resources Gallery

Overview of Solid Resources Gallery

Additional Overview of Solid Resources Gallery

Facility Overview of Sustainable Features• Sustainable site– Construction activity pollutionprevention– Alternative transportation– Stormwater management(permeable pavers, grassyswales)• Water Efficiency– Water efficient landscaping(recycled water, irrigationcontrollers)– Water use reduction (low flushtoilets, waterless urinals)• Energy & Atmosphere– Optimize energy performance(Motion lighting, Chilled beams,green roof)– Green power• Indoor Environmental Quality– Low emitting materials– Increased ventilation– Daylighting & views• Materials and Resources– Building reuse– Construction waste management– Recycled content– Regional materials

Recycled Water For TheMeandering StreamPermeable Pavers

Wetland Pond Exhibit

Demonstration WetlandsDuring Construction (2009) Early Planting (2011)Established (2012)

Bioswale20

Westside Exterior – Demolition of Chemical Storageand New Bioswale for Stormwater ManagementBefore After (2011)

Green Roof &Skylights

Elevator to Roof

Rooftop (looking North) – New Staircase andCovered Walkway, Green Roof, and SkylightsBeforeAfter

Recycled Water for IrrigationSmart Irrigation Controls

South Roof

Solar Water Heater

Solar Panels

Rooftop (Looking South) – New Green Roof,Photovoltaics, and Demonstration Wind TurbineBefore (2005) After (2011)

Double Pane (Low E ) WindowsMarmoleum Flooring

Recycled Water to Flush ToiletsWaterless Urinals

Chilled BeamSystemEnergy EfficientLighting

Project Summary• Building approximately 20,000 square feet, over12,000 sf of exhibit areas• Completed building renovation construction in June2011• Completed construction cost including change orders- $7,930,000 (without exhibits)• Began exhibit construction in July 2012 with expectedcompletion in April 2013 (Earth Day). Awardedconstruction cost $3.4M

Lessons Learned – Challenges•Renovating existing Building – bringing up to code,parking requirements, leaks. Recommend discoveryphase first to flush out issues.•Ensure building message aligns with Department goals.Engage all stakeholders early. They will have input.•Pushing limits to achieve LEED Gold required takingsome risks such as chilled beam system, first for City•Pre-qualify or require a contractor that has previous LEEDexperience. Also have designated LEED personnel onteam.

From Start…

To Finish…

Completed Facility

Completed Facility

Questions?• Lorraine Moreno, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineeringlorraine.moreno@lacity.org• Ron Mayuyu, City of Los Angeles Bureau of SanitationRon.mayuyu@lacity.org• Mike Sarullo, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineeringmichael.sarullo@lacity.org• Heather VanMeter, CDM Smithvanmeterhb@cdmsmith.com