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Radford University’s COBE Receives LEED Gold Certification

09 Tuesday Sep 2014

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Glavé & Holmes Architecture (G&HA) is pleased to announce that Radford University’s College of Business and Economics (COBE) has achieved LEED Gold Certification, the first new construction building on campus to earn this designation.

Designed with long-term use and sustainability in mind, Radford’s COBE facility boasts a two-story atrium and large assembly space, as well as state-of-the-art technology throughout the building’s classrooms and collaborative environments. Since the project’s completion in 2012, COBE has become not only a gateway to the campus, but also a “signature” building for the University.

LEED is a voluntary program that provides verification of green buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED rating system is comprised of a number of credit categories, including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, material and resources, indoor environment quality and innovation and design process. Sustainable features of the building’s design include green roofs and ice storage HVAC system. This LEED Gold designation further exemplifies G&HA’s commitment to sustainable and forward-thinking design.

“Obtaining LEED Gold on COBE is a wonderful achievement for Radford University,” said RU Capital Project Manager Paul Ely. “This accomplishment took the collective efforts of RU, the architects, engineers and contractors. The LEED team was fueled by RU’s persistence to ‘go for gold.’ It is refreshing to be a part of a campus which chooses to lead by example.”

To learn more about the project and its LEED status, visit Radford University’s website.

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Garrett named an Influential Woman of Virginia

29 Thursday May 2014

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Glavé & Holmes Architecture is proud to announce Lori Garrett, Director of the Higher Education Studio, has been named one of the 2014 Influential Women of Virginia by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

The Influential Women of Virginia awards recognize the outstanding efforts of high-achieving women across the Commonwealth. The honors are given to individuals who are making notable contributions to their chosen professions, their communities, and society at large. Lori was nominated for the award based on her efforts to reduce the obstacles faced by diverse and emerging members in the architecture industry.

For more information about the award and to see pictures from the event, visit valawyersweekly.com/influential-women.

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CNU’s Pope Chapel wins two awards

04 Monday Nov 2013

Posted by Glave & Holmes | News and Press in Cultural, Higher Education, News

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Glavé & Holmes Architecture is pleased to announce that our work with Royal Stone, LLC on Christopher Newport University’s Pope Chapel won two awards; Architectural Precast Association Award for Excellence and Cast Stone Institute Commercial Excellence Award.

Pope Chapel, located on Christopher Newport University’s campus, was designed to be a place of celebration and ceremony for students of all faiths. The campus has been in a process of transformation over the past decade, constructing multiple new buildings in an American neo-classical style. The Chapel is situated next to Trible Library and is part of the buildings that comprise the main entrance into the campus center. As such, the Chapel is designed to contextually reflect the campus character and to be a gateway structure for the University.

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Washington Hall wins ASID award

15 Tuesday Oct 2013

Posted by Glave & Holmes | News and Press in Higher Education, Interior Design, News

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Glavé & Holmes Architecture is pleased to announce that our design for Washington Hall Exhibit at Washington and Lee University has won First Place in the Historic Preservation category of the 2013 Interior Design Excellence Awards.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Washington Hall (c. 1824) was known as “the Center Building”, an appellation referencing its central importance as much as its physical location in Washington and Lee’s historic Colonnade. Important administrative functions, including the offices of the President, Provost, and University Development, fill the 24,400 square feet of this elegant three-story building.

Working within the confines of a historically significant lobby space while adhering to the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and LEED principles, the design sought to reconcile four main goals: (1) Create exhibit space used to educate people about and honor George Washington’s role in founding the university; (2) provide a beautiful and welcoming public lobby; (3) provide space honoring University benefactors; and (4) make sure students and faculty still felt comfortable using the space, thereby keeping it active and lively.

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Hillel House Wins ASID Award

19 Friday Oct 2012

Posted by Glave & Holmes | News and Press in Higher Education, Interior Design, News

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We are pleased to announce that our Interior Design Studio has received First Place in the LEED category of the 2012 ASID IDEA Awards for their work at Washington and Lee University’s Hillel House.

Constructed in 2010, the Hillel House is located on Washington and Lee University’s campus in Lexington, Virginia. Washington and Lee University has a vibrant Hillel organization that, until recently, did not have a dedicated space to call home. The University commissioned a building dedicated to Jewish student life to advance the University’s commitment to diversity. The facility’s purpose is to support the cultural and religious experience of Jewish students as well as welcoming Washington and Lee’s non-Jewish members. As part of the University’s commitment to sustainability, the building was designed to meet LEED standards and achieved a LEED certification in 2012.

The primary goal was to create a building that serves as a home for the Hillel organization by providing a space to foster community. Since the University’s Hillel organization desired to welcome both Jewish and non-Jewish students to the facility, the design aspired to reference Jewish culture and religion in a non-literal way. Rich materials such as mahogany café windows, a Jerusalem limestone entry wall, and a wooden bowl for Jewish ritual hand washing reflect authenticity and craftsmanship. These elements also incorporate sustainability features, utilizing low-flow plumbing technology and sustainable forestry practices. In addition to these materials, the wood flooring throughout is rapidly renewable strand woven bamboo, a material that supports clients the environmental initiative as well as providing a warm, elegant and practical flooring solution.

An illuminated acrylic panel is located at the central entrance. Inscribed with Hebrew text, this panel captures the essence of the Hillel mission – “Shalom”, meaning peace, completeness, welfare and greetings of welcome. The vibrant colors, textures, materials and furnishings enhance the beauty of sharing through collaboration and celebration of community. Additionally, an elevated terrace provides a place for social interaction and soaking in the natural beauty of the distant mountains.





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Mary Brock Forbes Hall Wins NTMA Honor Award

14 Friday Sep 2012

Posted by Glave & Holmes | News and Press in Higher Education, Interior Design, News

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The National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Honors Award. Among the winners is the Mary Brock Forbes Hall at Christopher Newport University. The award was presented to David Russell of Tile & Terrazzo, LLC, the contractor who completed the work.

Please see the attached press release for a complete list of winners.

2012 Honor Award List for Press Release

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University of Richmond International Center Receives Award of Honor

10 Monday Sep 2012

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The Carole Weinstein International Center at the University of Richmond has received an Award of Honor in the Contextual Design Category from the Virginia Society AIA. The 56,000 GSF structure reflects the surrounding campus buildings through its scale and materials of red brick with carved limestone detailing; it also alludes to the Center’s purpose through distinguishing itself in its expression of form and through iconographic clues in the building fabric.



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The Virginia Tech Visitors & Undergraduate Admissions Center is now LEED Certified

24 Friday Aug 2012

Posted by Glave & Holmes | News and Press in Higher Education, Interior Design, Urban Architecture

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The Virginia Tech Visitors & Undergraduate Admissions Center has been awarded LEED® Certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

As the gateway to the campus, the new 21,690 square foot Visitors & Undergraduate Admissions Center is a “signature building” for Virginia Tech. The architecture of the Visitors & Undergraduate Admissions Center combines elements of the traditional Collegiate Gothic with more contemporary interpretations, which integrates the building with the core campus. The Visitors Center presents an exhilarating view from an airy reception space through large glazed openings in a setting that is welcoming and accessible to the user.

The Center is a two-story building, clad in Hokie Stone, that includes a visitor reception area, exhibit gallery, assembly hall, conference rooms, and staff offices.

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Newcomb Hall awarded LEED Silver

06 Monday Aug 2012

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The Newcomb Hall Renovation at Washington & Lee University has been awarded LEED® Silver, established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. This is the first LEED® Silver Certification for the University.

Newcomb Hall is the westernmost of five buildings comprising the Colonnade that forms the heart of the Washington and Lee University campus.  As part of the Colonnade, the building is historically significant and, among other distinctions, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. G&HA preserved most of the historic fabric of the existing building. The character and style of the existing building was maintained on the exterior, and the interiors were upgraded to current standards within the limits of preserving and maintaining the existing historic integrity and character of the individual spaces and of the building as a whole.

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Kevin Svensen Wins Alice Lehmen Sunday Prize for Drawing of CNU Student Success Center Dome

17 Tuesday Apr 2012

Posted by Glave & Holmes | News and Press in Higher Education, News

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The American Institute of Architects Richmond Chapter has awarded Kevin Svensen of the Glave & Holmes Higher Education Studio the Alice Lehmen Sunday Prize Merit Award for his sketch of the Student Success Center Dome at Christopher Newport University.

The Alice Lehmen Sunday Prize recognizes exceptional sketches, presentation drawing and construction documents by Associate AIA members of the AIA Richmond Chapter with less that ten years working experience.

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Christopher Newport University Student Success Center Dome. Sketch by Kevin Svensen of Glave and Holmes Architecture.

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