West Virginia University Hodges Hall
Case Study
West Virginia University’s renovation of Hodges Hall is the home for the Office of the undergraduate studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, Native American Studies, World Languages, Literatures and Linguistics of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. Renovating this building serves as an extension of WVU’s goals to modernize their entire campus.
Hodges Hall features upgraded classrooms, lecture halls, and several technology labs outfitted with modernized tech solutions for heightened learning experiences.
In renovation projects like Hodges Hall, the installation and design process includes additional troubleshooting and a deep understanding of the space due to its low ceiling heights. When the building was constructed in 1950, there was little consideration for the technology and MEP systems that are standard in today’s construction projects.
Despite the challenges posed by this oversight, it was still possible to navigate these obstacles and integrate high-quality technology into the building.
Classrooms are designed for active and hybrid learning, giving instructors the ability to live stream lessons and record lectures for archiving. 94” motorized projection screens ensure that all students can clearly see presentations.
Ceiling speakers receive feed from both wired microphones and Bluetooth microphones. Hodges Hall also houses West Virginia University’s LGBTQ+ Center, teacher teaming zones, faculty departmental suites, and a 210-seat testing center.
Spanning almost 95,000GSF, the renovation and modernization of Hodges Hall at West Virginia University gives new life to the historic building.
Through thoughtful and specified designs, Hodges Hall continues to serve the students and support them with vitally, important learning and community resources.