MEP/FP engineering for this fit-out included evaluating existing HVAC capacity and designing a VRF-type condenser solution to address outdoor-air demands, along with new VAV units to improve zoning and comfort. The design also upgraded the building automation system for full integration with UVA’s central controls and included flexible lighting, power, and plumbing systems tailored to clinical use.
2RW provided full MEP/FP engineering services for the fit-out, working closely with UVA and the architect to align building systems with programmatic, sustainability, and operational goals. Our team evaluated the capacity of the existing HVAC systems and identified that the DX condenser serving the space was undersized for the required outdoor air load. Due to refrigerant phase-out restrictions, a like-kind replacement wasn’t viable—so we designed an innovative VRF-type condenser solution compatible with the existing air handling unit. We also implemented new VAV terminal units with hot water reheat for improved zoning and comfort. The building automation system (BAS) was upgraded to fully integrate with UVA’s central control, shifting from passive status viewing to active system management. Additional scope included flexible lighting and power layouts, LED fixtures with daylight and occupancy sensors, and efficient low-flow plumbing fixtures tailored to clinical requirements.
The result is a state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary outpatient clinic that supports UVA Health’s mission to improve access and elevate the patient and provider experience. The upgraded systems enhance occupant comfort, operational efficiency, and sustainability performance—while providing the flexibility to adapt to future clinical needs.
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