Ruiz Library
Austin, TX

This quaint and user friendly facility was recognized locally as the best public building of 2004. Since the design began prior to the adoption of LEED, the building was designed to meet the strict City of Austin Sustainable Building Guidelines. ACR conducted all of the MEP design and building commissioning for this 16,000 square foot building.

Sustainable MEP Features:

• HVAC Commissioning – Programmatic to Occupancy.
• Building Control System.
• Zoned HVAC System.
• Extensive use of daylighting.
• High Efficiency HVAC, Lighting, Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures.
• Small Point-Of-Use Water Heaters.
• Heat recovery units for ventilated air.
• Low cooling capacity due to good insulation.

Awards: Best New Public Building, Austin Chronicle 2004