Challenge The James McVean College Center, one of Jefferson Community College’s eight permanent buildings, houses offices, space for music instruction, a dance studio, dining facilities, a fitness center, the 478-seat Sturtz Theater, and a large multipurpose gymnasium, used for athletics and other events, such as the college’s graduation ceremonies. While a perfect venue for a variety of college activities, the aging McVean Center was in need of serious renovation. Originally built without air conditioning, a combination of direct expansion split systems and window air-conditioning units had been installed in portions of the building over many years. The college wanted to centralize cooling to improve efficiency and increase comfort for its students, faculty and guests, all on a limited bu

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