Conference Presentations

Many institutions have legacy STEM facilities that no longer support their teaching, research, and sustainability goals. The University of Virginia's (UVA) Gilmer Hall and Chemistry Building project provides valuable insight into planning and operating a major renovation for STEM disciplines. This project has strategically repositioned UVA's main science buildings for better outcomes in teaching, research, and high-performance sustainability. Come learn how to balance cost, function, aesthetics, and sustainability in developing the most effective planning and design solutions for major STEM renovations, as well as actively manage these facilities to fully leverage their new capabilities.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Evaluate new construction versus renovation with greater insight into finding the hidden value in legacy buildings, especially for STEM-driven programs.
2. Identify new opportunities in old buildings for experiential learning to maximize the potential for better learning outcomes in STEM renovation teaching spaces.
3. Leverage the best aspects of an original building's planning and infrastructure to provide agile research environments and improve recruitment and retention.
4. Discuss how to actively manage the completed project to extract the most value for the investment, particularly with regard to maximizing the potential energy savings.

Presenters:

Luis Carrazana, Associate University Architect, University of Virginia-Main Campus
Paul Harney, Managing Principal, Perkins&Will
Anna Towns, Director Space Management, University of Virginia-Main Campus
Jesse Warren, Associate Director of Sustainability, University of Virginia-Main Campus

Delivered 05/20/2025.

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