H-E-B at Mueller – Austin, Texas
Project: H-E-B at Mueller
Location: Austin, Texas
Address: 1801 E 51st 78723
Architect: Lake|Flato Architects
Associate Architect: Selser Schaefer Architects
MEP Engineer: Arup
Structural Engineer: Beicker Consultants, LLC
Completed: July 2013
Size: 83,587 SF
AE Interest: LEED Gold certified in 2014, recognized by American Institute of Architects as one of the top 10 most sustainable architecture projects of 2016, canopy has same ceramic coating as space shuttles to reflect heat, 600 rooftop solar panels produce 200,000 kWh/year which provides enough power to light the entire store, rain gardens act as a natural filtration system capturing runoff from the parking lot (manages 100% of stormwater), slashed its energy and water use by 57% over the grocery store national median, daylighting integrated with computer automated LED lighting, uses destratification fans and chilled beams to regulate comfort, uses the City of Austin’s reclaimed water system (1/4 the cost of portable water) which accounts for 82% of the store’s water consumption, front vestibule allows heating and cooling systems to work less.
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