Higher Education

Every lecture hall, science lab, arts center, dormitory, sports facility and dining hall stands for the school’s integrity and identity. Time and time again, we’ve risen to the challenge of creating elegant solutions that embrace these values, while also meeting budget and scheduling demands.

Oceanographic and Physical Science Building

Oceanographic and Physical Science Building

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

The Oceanographic and Physical Sciences Building is a four-story, 91,300 square foot teaching and research facility housing  classrooms, research labs and a small auditorium. 

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Commonwealth Residence Hall

Commonwealth Residence Hall

University of Virginia at Wise

Wise, VA

To serve growing enrollment and continue to welcome new students at the University of Virginia’s Campus at Wise, HCYU and Associates provided Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering Design Services for a new undergraduate residence hall.

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Small Wind Testing and Training Facility

Small Wind Testing and Training Facility

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

HC Yu and Associates provided Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Services for the James Madison University Small Wind Testing and Training Facility. The facility features a 7.5 KW hybrid wind turbine / photovoltaic system, utilized for the training of personnel who will analyze, design, build, install and maintain wind energy infrastructure.

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Central Utilities Plant

Central Utilities Plant

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

The CNU Central Utility Plant project was developed while analyzing the site and system design of the CNU Forbes Hall Science Building.

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Parking Facility

Parking Facility

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

The open parking structure is 430’ x 120’ wide with three levels, providing 500 parking spaces. In addition, two surface parking lots of 250 spaces each are included in the project.

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Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

2011 USITT Merit Award for Architecture

HC Yu and Associates provided MEP/FP Engineering design services for the 109,000 square foot Forbes Performing Arts Center and 69,000 SF Music Recital Hall at James Madison University. With the Performing Arts Center, the University’s cultural life will focus on a primary space, combining two separate buildings

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Santoro Hall HVAC System Upgrade

Santoro Hall HVAC System Upgrade

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Following the initial study phase, HC Yu and Associates provided MEP/FP Engineering Design for the HVAC system upgrade of Santoro Hall. Renovation of the 103,000 SF dormitory included the upgrade of the electrical, fire protection and plumbing systems to support the upgrades requested by Christopher Newport University.

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Forbes Hall Science Center

Forbes Hall Science Center

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

The Phase 1 Forbes Hall Science Building at Christopher Newport University is a 110,075 gross square foot mixed use laboratory building with teaching labs, research labs, and faculty offices. HCYU has begun MEP Design services for the 46,480 S.F, Phase II of the Science Building.

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Life Sciences I Facility

Life Sciences I Facility

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

HCYU provided Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection  Design services for this new 47,000 gsf  wet lab / research facility with 22,000 gsf incorporating an animal research / holding facility. 

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Midlothian Campus Science Building

Midlothian Campus Science Building

John Tyler Community College

Midlothian, VA

HCYU provided MEP/FP Engineering Design Services for John Tyler Community College’s Science Building, doubling the academic space at its Midlothian Campus. The LEED® Silver Certified building, measuring 61,744 square feet, houses an entire floor of laboratory classrooms, plus a new library, student lounge and bookstore.

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Christopher Columbus Center

Christopher Columbus Center

University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University and The Rouse Company

Baltimore, MD

This project involves a partnership of the University of Maryland’s Center of Marine Biotechnology and the Center for Maritime Archaeology, Johns Hopkins University, and The Rouse Company. 

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Physical and Life Sciences Research Building

Physical and Life Sciences Research Building

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA

The College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Physical and Life Sciences Research Building, on the main campus at the University of Virginia, will support the physical and life sciences, primarily chemistry and biology. The CAS building will provide modern research laboratory to relieve the shortage of reliable laboratory space on campus due to the increasing student population.

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Rice Hall Information Technology and Engineering Building

Rice Hall Information Technology and Engineering Building

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA

The 100,000 SF, six-story, Rice Hall Information Technology and Engineering Building (ITE). features a courtyard, cyber-lounge, 150-seat auditorium, a Visualization Lab for Scientific Computing, a Computer Vision and Graphics Lab, facilities to support distance education, workrooms, study areas, conference rooms and flexible teaching and resource labs.

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Fenwick Library Expansion

Fenwick Library Expansion

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

HC Yu and Associates is providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection Engineering design services for the 150,000 square foot Fenwick Library at George Mason University. The expansion redefines the central library as the heart of George Mason’s campus and promotes the University’s aspirations for growth as a major research institution.

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Academic and Student Affairs Building

Academic and Student Affairs Building

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

HCYU provided MEP Engineering Design and Construction Administration Services for the new Virginia Tech Academic and Student Affairs Building – a 77,300 SF multipurpose facility to be located between Randolph Hall and ICTAS I along Old Turner Street on the campus.

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Robert Blackwell Smith School of Pharmacy Renovation

Robert Blackwell Smith School of Pharmacy Renovation

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

HC Yu and Associates provided MEP/FP Engineering Services and Construction Administration Services for the renovation of Virginia Commonwealth University’s 125,000 SF, Robert Blackwell Smith School of Pharmacy.

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School of Education

School of Education

The College of William and Mary

Williamsburg, VA

2011 AIA Richmond Merit Award for Design

HCYU provided MEP/FP Engineering Design and Construction Administration Services for the College of William and Mary School of Education. This 114,745 SF state-of-the-art facility serves undergraduate and graduate degree programs for teachers in elementary, middle and secondary education.

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Cary and Belvedere Residential College and Parking Facility

Cary and Belvedere Residential College and Parking Facility

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

HCYU provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection Engineering Design and Construction Administration Services for a new 408-bed, 169,000 SF student housing facility and an 800-space below grade parking facility on the Monroe Park Campus of VCU. The project was designed in 3 phases: Housing, Parking and Retail.

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