Architects: The Lukmire Partnership, LC, Arlington, Va.

Construction Contractor: Nielsen Builders, Inc., Harrisonburg, Va.

Size: Approximately 34,000 sq. ft.

Design and Access: Two stories; masonry and metal; exterior walkway; mechanical penthouse; traffic roundabout

Features: PVCC faculty contributed their ideas to maximize student socialization and student-teacher interaction.

• Labs: The latest design and equipment for chemistry, biology, microbiology (shared with biotech), nursing, emergency medical services, surgical technology, gross anatomy, and anatomy and physiology
• Classrooms: Three state-of-the-art classrooms fully equipped for Web-delivery of classes
• Offices: Individual offices for 24 faculty and the office of the dean of the Mathematics, Sciences and Human Services Division
• Common areas; conference room; vending