Public Safety Facilities – Secure, Safe, Comfortable, and Inviting
Law enforcement departments, architects, and engineers are working together to update public safety facilities and incorporate state-of-the-art technologies. The existing buildings are being analyzed and the teams are identifying ways for them to make them function more efficiently and safely, while simultaneously providing a welcoming face to the community and staff. 2RW and IBI Group […]
Happy Engineer’s Week!
This week we are celebrating Engineers Week (Feb 21 – 27). It is a time to shine a light on the need for engineers and engage the next generation of innovators. Join us in celebrating the difference engineers make in our world by asking an engineer you know about their most impactful project. These conversations […]
Monticello Highlighted in VAEEC’s Video Series “Building the Future”
Take a look at the progress Monticello has made in Virginia Energy Efficiency Council’s new video series, “Building the Future: Highlighting Energy Innovation in Virginia’s Public Places”. 2RW is proud of the energy savings we’ve helped Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello achieve and honored to help them earn a Virginia Energy Efficiency Leadership Award. Thank you to […]
Virginia Theological Seminary Renovation Showcases Antiquities, Adds Modern Amenities
A recent renovation converted the Seminary’s historic Bicentennial Hall into flexible meeting space that showcases two carved stone relief panels—a 3,000-year-old original and a replica—from an ancient Assyrian temple. The design team and exhibit professionals introduced 21st-century museum standards for preservation, comfort, and energy efficiency without compromising the historic fabric of the building. Learn more […]
Transformative Renovation of Ferry Farm Elementary School
A complete overhaul of the 64-year-old school creates a cohesive learning environment and supports the growing student population. The MEP systems provide a more energy-efficient and comfortable environment for students, staff, and community members. Learn more about the project.
The New Upper School at Sandy Spring Friends School—A Model of Energy-Efficiency and Innovation
The new Upper School, which will open in September, is setting standards for wellness and energy efficiency. As a building targeting Net Zero energy use it, will generate 100% of its energy needs on-site by tying into the campus’s existing PV array. As a WELL Precertified Gold building, the school explores the connection between the […]
2RW is Pleased to Welcome Electrical Engineer Chad Singletary to our Fairfax team!
Prior to joining 2RW, Chad was an electrical engineer for an MEP design firm in the Washington DC metro area. His duties included MEP design and coordination and contract administration. Chad holds a BS in electrical engineering with a mathematical sciences minor from Clemson University and is pursuing a BS in applied mathematics from Charleston […]
VT’s New Upper Quad Residence Hall Is Underway
2RW is proud to be part of the design team for Virginia Tech’s new Upper Quad Residence Hall, which is currently in design. This new 300-bed residence hall is one of the final projects in the Upper Quad precinct redesign which kicked off in 2013. The facility will combine historic elements with modern amenities for […]
Ben McSweeney, PE, Mechanical Engineer, Celebrates Five Years with 2RW
Congratulations to Ben on this milestone! Over the past five years Ben has grown his technical skills as a mechanical engineer and established his reputation as a key member of the 2RW design team. Ben is known for his thoroughness, reliability, and commitment to meeting project schedules and budgets. In addition to the value he […]
Congratulations to Uriel and Mitch for earning their PE Licenses
Kudos to Uriel Salas and Mitch Balesi who both recently reached a new professional milestone by earning their Virginia professional engineer (PE) licenses. The PE demonstrates an engineer’s adherence to higher standards and is both a symbol of achievement and an assurance of quality. Uriel attended Virginia Tech and graduated with a B.S. in mechanical […]
