Employee Council MeetingJanuary 2012 Office of the Architect

Current Major Planning Activities

Current Major Planning Activities

• Plan for Sustainable Infrastructure Program

• Student Housing Redevelopment Plan

• Growth Implications Forecast

• Sustainability Performance Linkages

• Academical Village Program Options

Creating a process for identifying, prioritizing and

funding community elements infrastructure projects.

Sustainable Community Elements

Sustainable Community Elements

Stormwater Management & Natural SystemsStormwater Management & Natural Systems

- Water quality and quantity improvements.- Stream stabilization and day-lighting.- Reduction of impervious surfaces. - Tree canopy replacement/enhancement.- Protection of open space.

Circulation & Transportation InfrastructureCirculation & Transportation Infrastructure

- Vehicular- Transit- Bicycle- Pedestrian

Exterior LightingExterior Lighting

- Improve unsafe/underlit areas around Grounds.- Retrofit existing features with more energy efficient units.

Student Housing Redevelopment Plan

Student Housing Redevelopment Plan

Planning for the continued use of candidate housing sites

through rehabilitation, expansion and/or replacement

strategies.

While current housing has been focused on first year undergraduates, future housing may place a larger emphasis on upperclass students and graduate students.

Expanding Housing CandidatesExpanding Housing Candidates

Identifying the current state of existing housing facilities. - Copeley, Units 1-4- Lambeth Apartments- University Gardens- McCormick Road Residence Halls- Piedmont Housing- Brandon Avenue

Facilities Condition Index Assessment Facilities Condition Index Assessment

- Increasing density by 20%- Provision of transit and multimodal access- Reduction of energy water & usage- LEED certification

Incorporating Sustainable PracticesIncorporating Sustainable Practices

Growth Implications ForecastGrowth Implications Forecast

Identifying impact of increased enrollment commitments for 2018

and 2025 planning projections.

- Teaching Space- Faculty/Staff Space- Research Space

Academic SpaceAcademic Space

Student Service Spaces & InfrastructureStudent Service Spaces & Infrastructure

- Student Spaces (residence halls, dining halls, and recreation areas).

- Utility infrastructure - Open space and recreation

Will run the energy model to assess the impact of any recommended new facilities on the University’s Sustainability Commitment.

Energy ImpactsEnergy Impacts

Sustainability Performance Linkages

Sustainability Performance Linkages

Creating Sustainability Performance Metrics to align with University’s

commitment to increased sustainability, efficiency and

resource management.

Simplifying the complex and non-parallel University sustainability goals into a succinct, easy-to-understand metric designed for University decision makers.

Develop a UVA “Environmental Value” System

Develop a UVA “Environmental Value” System

Increase efficiency of buildings by gathering data for comparison of predicted & actual energy performance, anticipated occupant satisfaction and actual experience.

Post Occupancy EvaluationsPost Occupancy Evaluations

- Develop case study methodology to assess impact of LEED credit options on building occupants.

- Identify mandatory Environmental Quality LEED credits or equivalent design standards for new construction and renovation projects.

LEED for New & Existing BuildingsLEED for New & Existing Buildings

Academical Village Program Options

Academical Village Program Options

Examining and planning how to the Academical Village buildings and

landscape can be both better preserved and more actively used to

serve the University’s mission.

Inventory the current uses of buildings and landscapes within the Academical Village and determine possible improvements of function and use to align with increased efficiency goals of the University.

New Uses ReportNew Uses Report

Identify guidelines for occupants of the Pavilions, so as to preserve and maintain the integrity of the buildings.

Pavilion Occupancy GuidePavilion Occupancy Guide

Study the historical evolution of the landscape immediately surrounding the Rotunda, evaluate the integrity and significance of the existing features and make recommendations of appropriate preservation actions.

Cultural Landscape ReportCultural Landscape Report