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University of Virginia Pinn Hall Seventh Floor Lab Renovation

Charlottesville, VA

Owner

University of Virginia

Sustainability

LEED Certified

Timeframe

2012 – 2014

Size

9,649 SF

Cost

$2.25 million

2RW contributed to a pre-planning study and subsequently provided MEP/FP engineering services for a complete renovation of the existing 9,649 SF laboratory into a combination of open lab, office, lab support, and equipment spaces.

Project Goals

The renovation of Pinn Hall’s (formally Jordan Hall) seventh floor lab included a complete renovation of the existing laboratory into a combination of open lab, office, laboratory support, and equipment spaces.

Services

2RW contributed to a pre-planning study and subsequently provided MEP/FP engineering services for the renovation of this space. Components of this project included:

  • Modification of existing sprinkler system to accommodate new floor plan.
  • New plumbing and laboratory gas (natural gas, vacuum, compressed air) from existing utility chase.
  • Replaced existing constant-volume HVAC system with variable-volume boxes with reheat and pressure independent variable-volume valves for laboratory spaces.
  • Pressure-independent variable volume valves on exhaust hoods and general exhaust systems.
  • All-new fluorescent and LED lighting.
  • New power, emergency power, data, and fire alarm systems.

Results

  • Variable-volume operation reduced energy consumption.
  • Emergency power is now available for all critical pieces of equipment.
  • The laboratory now has an open plan concept, allowing the different users to collaborate more easily.
  • Laboratories not involved in this renovation remained functional throughout construction.

Partners

Awards

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Team
Adrienne Hendrickson, PE, LEED AP BD+C | | 2RW

Adrienne Hendrickson, PE

Senior Electrical Engineer