Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center

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Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center

Charlottesville, VA

Owner

Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center

Timeframe

2011 – 2013

Size

2,500 SF

Cost

$1.2 million

MEP engineering for the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center supports exhibit space, a library, kitchen, and administrative offices with systems designed as a hands-on learning tool. The design includes geothermal heating and cooling with energy recovery, rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting, and low-flow plumbing fixtures.

Project Goals

The Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center is to be a “hands-on center focusing on the historic expedition as a gateway for learning about exploration, transportation, the arts, science, the natural environment, and native cultures”. The center—housing exhibit space, a library, kitchen, and administrative offices—is located on the banks of the Rivanna River in Darden Towe Park.

Services

This project showcases sustainable architectural, landscaping, and engineering design strategies as a teaching opportunity. 2RW provided the following specifications for the MEP systems as part of this design-build project.

Geothermal heating and cooling system including an energy recovery ventilator (ERV)
Rainwater harvesting system
Energy efficient LED and fluorescent lighting
Low-flow sinks and toilets

Results

Partners

Hays + Ewing Design Studio

Awards

Team

Adrienne Hendrickson, PE

Senior Electrical Engineer

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Image credit

2RW Consultants

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