University of Virginia Thornton Hall Classroom A120 Renovation

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University of Virginia Thornton Hall Classroom A120 Renovation

Charlottesville, VA

Owner

University of Virginia

Timeframe

2015 – 2016

Size

3,500 SF

Cost

$300,000

Mechanical and electrical engineering for this term contract project included assessment of the existing HVAC system and design to convert it from a VAV system to a 4-pipe, single-zone VAV system to improve efficiency and reduce fan energy. Services also included coordination of MEP design and construction with concurrent projects to support infrastructure upgrades and streamline installation.

Project Goals

Thornton Hall is the central home of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Since its construction in 1935, it has undergone several renovations and expansions to accommodate additional departments. This project created a new classroom by consolidating three existing rooms and an adjacent corridor.

Services

2RW’s services for this term contract project included:

Assessment of the current HVAC system
Mechanical and electrical system design for conversion of the existing variable air volume (VAV) system to a 4-pipe, single-zone VAV system that moves only as much as as is needed, greatly reducing fan energy
Coordination of MEP design and construction to facilitate and accelerate other construction projects occurring simultaneously (for example, 2RW coordinated with other UVA project managers so conduit for other infrastructure upgrades could be installed when the walls were open for our projects)

Results

Partners

University of Virginia Facilities Management

Springpoint Structural LLC

Awards

Team