The Amon G. Carter Stadium redevelopment project recently received LEED® Silver certification level status from the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) rating scale. It is one of very few LEED certified NCAA football stadiums and is the 10th building on the TCU campus to achieve LEED® certification, underscoring the University’s long-term commitment to sustainability.



The stadium was designed by HKS of Dallas and built by Austin Commercial



Project Highlights:

§ The stadium location takes advantage of its urban site, providing walk-able access to community services and public transportation

§ Water usage has been reduced by more than 50 percent through the installation of dual flush toilets, pint-flush urinals and ultra low-flow lavatories.

§ The stadium employs a number of integrated strategies to reduce its energy usage by nearly 14% while providing for greater comfort levels for its occupants:

§ Reduced the window to wall ratio for non-field viewing locations to below 30%

§ Incorporated overhangs to minimize solar impact on suites

§ A 67 percent energy reduction was achieved for interior lighting, and incorporated continuous-dimming daylight harvesting controls and occupancy sensors

§ Energy consumption for cooling is estimated to be reduced by 8 percent

§ Demand Control Ventilation installed for increased fan comfort

§ All suites and occupied spaces provide fans with ample daylight and views

§ Occupants have also been given individual control over lighting

§ 97 percent (28,636 tons) of the construction waste was diverted from landfills

§ More than 26 percent of the materials selected for the project include products with high-recycled content

§ Nearly 22 percent of the materials are regional

§ Indoor air quality was assured with a stringent Indoor Air Quality Management Plan during construction

§ The long-standing campus commitment to recycling extends into the stadium and fan experience with recycling bins for paper, plastic, aluminum, glass and cardboard items.