VMDO Architects

Featured in C-VILLE Weekly, Principal Jim Kovach speaks to VMDOs partnership with Piedmont Virginia Community College to achieve a significant milestone in sustainability. The newly constructed Woodrow W. Bolick Advanced Technology and Student Success Center is on track to be the first net-zero energy building on a U.S. community college campus. This groundbreaking project highlights the potential of innovative design to create structures that not only meet the needs of the present but also contribute to a more sustainable future. With features like solar panels, geoexchange systems, and other high performance elements, the building produces as much energy as it consumes, setting a new standard for future community college buildings. To learn more about the Bolick Centers journey to Net Zero Energy, check out the full article linked below. https://lnkd.in/eGjXeZcZ

Albemarle County's Mountain View Upper Elementary School has broken ground! MVUES will be the first new ground-up school to be built by ACPS in almost 30 years. Its unique grade configuration will serve the existing Mountain View Elementary community and will reduce chronic overcrowding when the new school opens in the Fall of 2026. The new three-story, 72,500 Square Foot school will occupy a gently sloping 16 acre site and will enjoy magnificent southeastwardly views to Carters’ Mountain. The compact, high performance building is designed to conserve energy and water, offer abundant daylight and views to nature, promote health and well-being and support the diverse needs of every student. We’re excited to watch, as this incredible project takes shape! Albemarle County Public Schools Nielsen Builders, Inc.

We are pleased to share the continued progress on the construction of Humphreys East Elementary School. In partnership with?KZF Design?, VMDO led the design phases for this unique international school. As a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school, Humphreys East will serve U.S. military families in South Korea. This innovative project celebrates the local Korean context while incorporating sustainable design principles to create a dynamic and enriching learning environment for elementary students. We love watching these designs come to life and we look forward to the completion of a school that will nurture growth, learning, and community. #architecture?#design?#sustainable?#elementaryschool?#international?#internationalschool

We are hiring! Looking for an interior designer with 5-10 years of experience and a passion for educational design to join our Charlottesville office. Send interested candidates my way.

As technology evolves, so must the spaces where students learn. 'By integrating emerging technologies into design, we create environments that reflect current industry needs and prepare students to lead in the future,' shares Kim Thompson Smith. Discover how VMDO is shaping the future of education: https://lnkd.in/eyFbHVmC Photography by Thomas Holdsworth

VMDO Architects is seeking a creative problem solver to join our team as an Interior Designer with a passion for educational and community spaces. This position is ideal for someone with strong interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative environment and demonstrates experience working independently. Core duties include: - generating design and construction models using Revit and Sketch Up - assisting in the development of studies, visualizations, presentations, construction documents, and FF&E specifications - incorporating sustainable design research and solutions into projects - working closely with design teams and consultants to ensure coordinated and constructible designs. This is a full-time, salaried position, with a minimum of four days per week of in-person office attendance. Apply Today! https://lnkd.in/ejzst2St

At the Shihadeh Innovation Center, students experience hands-on Career & Technical Education. 'We’re giving students a clear path to technical careers,' says Rob Winstead. Discover how this collaboration with Winchester Public Schools and Lord Fairfax Community College is bridging K-12 and higher education: https://lnkd.in/eeByU37p Photography by Lincoln Barbour

The PVCC Advanced Technology Training Center in Virginia is more than a learning space—it's a gateway to high-tech careers. As Kim Thompson Smith explains, 'We focus on creating environments that are flexible, adaptable, and equipped with the tools students need to succeed in a high-tech workforce.' Explore this net-zero energy facility: https://lnkd.in/eW62wpzM Photography by Thomas Holdsworth

How can educational design shape the future of workforce development? At VMDO, we’re creating spaces that equip students with skills for careers in advanced manufacturing, automation, and more. Learn how K-12 and higher ed institutions are becoming workforce development hubs https://lnkd.in/e_jxEq7y Shihadeh Innovation Center Photography by?LINCOLN BARBOUR PHOTO #design?#architecture?#vmdo?#highered?#k12?#careerfocused?#school?#cte?#careertechnicaleducation

We’re excited to share that VMDO’s Bhargavi Murthy and Bianca Briscoe have been selected as part of the Emerging Leaders in Architecture Class of 2025!?This year’s group includes young professionals from across the state and students from Hampton University.? ? Coming together for a year of professional growth and collaboration, the class will travel throughout Virginia for educational sessions and focus on the Norfolk area for their class project. We’re looking forward to seeing the impactful contributions they’ll make to the future of architecture!