Virginia Tech - Mitchell Hall

Peachtree Mechanical Inc. is proud to contribute to Virginia Tech’s bold transformation of Randolph Hall—now reimagined as Mitchell Hall, a next-generation engineering and research facility at the heart of the North Academic District. As the mechanical and plumbing contractor, our team is delivering high-performance systems that align with the university’s Beyond Boundaries vision, long-term sustainability goals, and commitment to innovation.

Project Overview

Originally constructed in the 1950s, Randolph Hall served as a cornerstone of the College of Engineering. The new Mitchell Hall expands the original 166,000 GSF footprint to over 285,500 gross square feet, delivering state-of-the-art academic, research, and collaboration spaces. Designed to achieve LEED Silver certification, the facility will support more than 2,800 students and faculty with a future-forward, energy-efficient environment.

HVAC Systems Installation

Complete installation of energy-efficient mechanical systems, including modular and factory-fabricated central station air-handling units, variable air volume (VAV) systems, energy recovery ventilation, and full chilled and hot water hydronic distribution. Systems were selected and installed to meet stringent LEED and performance standards across diverse building zones.

Plumbing Infrastructure

Turnkey installation of domestic water, sanitary waste, storm drainage, and lab waste systems. Plumbing serves a wide variety of spaces, including restrooms, instructional and research laboratories, student team areas, and shared office environments.

Lab and Research Support Utilities

Delivered specialized mechanical and plumbing services for over 56,000 ASF of research labs and 12,400 ASF of team-based project spaces, including lab gas, special waste, and custom utility connections for advanced equipment and STEM demonstration areas.

Specialty Mechanical Work – Wind Tunnel Enclosure

Integrated mechanical systems for the existing Stability Wind Tunnel—one of the nation’s largest university-owned wind tunnels—which is being enclosed within the new facility. Work included precision ventilation and mechanical coordination to preserve tunnel performance while meeting modern code and building envelope requirements.

Sustainability & LEED Silver Compliance

All systems were designed and installed in accordance with LEED Silver requirements, including indoor environmental quality measures, energy recovery strategies, and enhanced commissioning readiness. Peachtree Mechanical worked closely with the project team to optimize system performance while supporting Virginia Tech’s climate action and sustainability goals.

Peachtree Mechanical is honored to support Virginia Tech’s mission to advance engineering education, research, and innovation through the successful delivery of high-quality, sustainable mechanical and plumbing systems.

Work is scheduled to begin in August 2025.

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