Richmond, VA

VCU Basketball Development Center

Scope of Services
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection, (MEP/FP) Engineering
LEED Energy Modeling
 

VCU’s Basketball Development Center was designed to provide state-of-the-art facilities in one building for both its men’s and women’s basketball programs and to bolster its recruiting and player/team development efforts.

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Services

2RW teamed with the prime contractor to complete a significant portion of the engineering design during the pursuit of this design-build project. The team was subsequently hired to complete the project.

2RW provided the following services:

  • Full MEP/FP engineering, components of which included a water-source heat pump system, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, and LED lighting to achieve LEED Gold certification. The MEP/FP systems accommodated a variety of specialized spaces within the facility:
    • Men’s and women’s locker rooms
    • Training, hydrotherapy, and strength and conditioning rooms
    • Players’ lounges and academic study areas
    • Video viewing and editing rooms
    • Coach, trainer, and support staff offices and conference rooms
    • Player dining area with prep kitchen
    • Hall of Fame lobby
  • LEED energy modeling to optimize energy performance.

The principles of sustainable design guided every aspect of this project. Innovative building systems, storm water/wastewater management systems, and design strategies were promoted to the maximum extent possible to attain the goal of LEED Gold certification.

Results

33% energy savings and 41% water use reduction over baseline.

Scope of Services
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection, (MEP/FP) Engineering
LEED Energy Modeling
 

OWNER: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

TIMEFRAME: 2014 – 2015

SIZE: 62,700 SF

COST: $25 million


Awards
  • 2016 – Institutional Sports & Recreation Award, Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate
  • 2016 – Award Winner, DBIA Hampton Roads
  • 2016 – Honorable Mention, AIA Central Virginia
  • 2016 – Best Project Award for Sports/Entertainment, ENR Mid-Atlantic Region


Certifications
LEED-registered