Mechanical Engineering

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

We strive to design HVAC systems that provide Owners with occupant comfort, minimize maintenance, and operate efficiently. We have designed ventilation systems from simple rooftop units to variable volume displacement chilled beams. We have designed air conditioning systems from simple DX condensing units to variable flow water cooled chillers with open cooling towers. And we have designed heating systems from simple gas fired furnaces all the way up to campus wide high pressure steam boilers. Our design team has the experience to help you choose what system is best for your application and meets your budgetary requirements.

Plumbing

A water-efficient, energy efficient, and cost effective plumbing system design starts with designers who have years of experience. Our team works hard to design plumbing systems that Owners do not have to worry about. We have the tools and the talent to design domestic, sanitary, and storm water systems for your project.

Building Automation Systems

Our firm routinely writes detailed specifications for building automation systems for projects spanning minor equipment additions to complete BAS replacements. Through continued training, we strive to stay up to date with current industry practices as well as up and coming technologies that may provide benefits to our clients. Our goal is to design automation systems that allow for efficient operation of building systems throughout the lifetime of the equipment. We also include features that help operators track energy usage and troubleshoot the system.

Renewable Energy Systems

Onsite renewable energy systems are an essential part of a low energy use building. Our team has experience designing solar thermal heat capture systems that can be utilized in domestic water heating applications as well as building heating. We also have experience designings ground-source heat pump systems with dozens of wells to provide heating and cooling for a building.

Fire Protection

Fire protection system design is complex. Each building requires an individual approach to ensure the system meets code requirements. Our on staff licensed professional fire protection engineer has the experience to design a system that not only meets code, but ensures occupant safety.

HVAC System Assessment & Life Cycle Cost Analysis

With our years of experience, we have designed or modified almost every type of HVAC or plumbing system out there. We use that expertise to perform highly detailed assessments of existing systems with the goal of identifying operational issues, equipment conditions, and potential areas for improvement. Using that information, our engineers can generate life cycle costs for current systems and any proposed modifications. This information helps our clients make good choices when deciding to repair or replace equipment and systems.  

BIM & 3D Modeling

Our designers are fluent with the current state of the art design software. Utilizing tools such as Revit™, we can fully model mechanical systems in a building. This improves multidisciplinary communication/collaboration during design and improves equipment/system coordination.

Sustainable Design

Sustainable design is not just marketing hype. Highly efficient building designs can save Owners money for the entire life of the building. We have the knowledge to help you choose what types of systems are right for your application and provide an appropriate return on investment. We have experience with ground-source heat pumps systems, variable refrigerant flow systems, energy recovery chillers, and solar thermal collectors.