2RW is providing MEP engineering for the second phase of the Brandon Avenue Residence Hall. This design-build project is comprised of two buildings—a five-story, 128-bed dormitory with a 300-seat dining facility and a two-level parking garage, and a six-story, 228-bed dormitory with communal spaces. The buildings are located in the redesigned Brandon Avenue District, which is a blend of residential, academic, and other University mixed-use buildings. Both buildings tie into the central campus utilities, including UVA electrical service, telecom, sanitary sewer and stormwater service, low-temperature hot water, chilled water, and domestic water service.

The suite-style apartment units feature individually climate-controlled units. To meet LEED Silver certification requirements, the design includes high-efficiency systems with energy recovery, efficient lighting, and low-consumption plumbing fixtures. A digital control system provides thermal comfort and energy efficiency management with full system capabilities, including scheduling and controlling.

A detailed level of discipline coordination was required to accommodate the variety of apartment unit configurations.

Rendering Courtesy Clark Nexsen