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VIRGINIA HALL BUILDING NUMBER 26 FAST FACTS:
Although the HVAC equipment is aged in general, the exhaust systems in the restrooms within Virginia are in particularly poor condition. Sufficient ventilation should also be provided in the laundry, janitorial, and electric rooms. The existing radiant heaters are in working order, but the system is dated. The domestic water distribution and sanitary waste systems are due for high end renewal and the perimeter hot and chilled water distribution units and system are beyond their useful lives. The steam fired hot water heater is also in poor condition.
C O N ST R U C T E D : 1914 R E N OVAT E D : N / A G R O SS SQ UA R E FOOTAG E : 54,676 N E T A SSI G N A B L E S QUAR E FEET: 50,176 N E T TO G R O SS R ATIO : 92%
B U I L D I N G U S E : ALL-FEM ALE , FIR S T-YEAR R ES ID ENC E H ALL W ITH H A LL A N D I N - SUITE B ATH S
OVERALL BUILDING RATING
.54
B U I L D I N G S U M M A R Y Virginia Hall is a first-year, all-female residence hall named for the Commonwealth. Virginia is home to approximately 183 women and features both hall and in-suite baths. One of the three original buildings on campus, Virginia is centrally located and has excellent views of the campus from all four sides. Each room offers beautiful hard wood floors. There are three kitchens in Virginia (one on each floor), which include a refrigerator, a stove, an oven, counter space, and cabinets. Vending machines and the laundry rooms are located in the basement. In addition, Virginia features a spacious parlor. With a big screen TV, ample natural light, couches and armchairs. Virginia is less than a minute from the Nest and the Woodard student center. B U I L D I N G C O N D I T I O N The high ceilings, hardwood floors, location on campus, and inviting, active parlor make Virginia an almost perfect living-learning environment for young women in their first year. However, Virginia has no elevator, no air conditioning, and aged electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. There appears to be a need for additional hall bathrooms as well as lounge and study space. On the exterior of the building, the brick walls, exterior door, wood window assemblies, and gutters and downspouts are not only aged but damaged in some places and should be replaced or repaired. Interior finishes and fixtures, including ACT, VCT, carpeting (particularly in the parlor), light fixtures, window treatments, wood flooring, drinking fountains, painted wall finishes (including painted epoxy masonry walls), interior doors, kitchen cabinets, counters and sinks, restroom fixtures, fittings and accessories, and furniture, are aged, worn or in poor condition. Upgrading these items could enhance the interior aesthetic of the building. UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN
Virginia contains an electrical distribution system and wiring that is original to the building and the cause of most electrical complications within the building. In order to maintain optimum energy efficiency, the system should be re-wired and lighting sensors should be installed throughout the building. Adding outlets to the shared hall baths would also make the environment a more functional one, however the existing power load combined with original wiring can not support adding any outlets in the building without providing a new electrical distribution system.
C O D E C O M P L I A N C E & A C C E S S I B I L I T Y Virginia Hall has a wheelchair ramp on the north entrance, facing Palmieri Plaza, yet the building is not necessarily wheelchair friendly. Interior stairs are not up to current standards. Interior door opening widths, drinking fountains, and kitchen casework are not compliant with current ADA codes and standards. Interior and exterior door hardware are also non-compliant. ADA signage should be installed to meet accessibility codes and standards. Currently, the restrooms in the building are not ADA accessible. Although not immediately needed, emergency egress lights, fire alarm system and devices, and exit signs should be replaced to maintain integrity of the emergency light and power systems.