Virginia Tech Academic Building One

Project

Virginia Tech Academic Building One

Education: Higher Ed

Alexandria, VA | 2024

  • 300K GSF

About

Academic Building One features next-generation mechanical systems and computationally optimized passive shading strategies to reduce energy use. High performance systems include the largest known BIPV façade in North America, a Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS), chilled beam technology, and an upper roof structure designed for future phase additional PV, as well as connections to a future planned Sewage Wastewater Energy Exchange and geothermal systems.

Project Owner

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

300K

Category of height

Mid-Rise

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Air-source Heat Pump, Ground-source Heat Pump

Is the service hot water all-electric?

Yes

What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?

Unspecified

On-site renewable energy

10%

Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?

Unknown

Certifications related to Energy / Carbon

LEED

What is the climate zone for this project?

4A Mixed Humid

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