Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Design & Engineering
Our HVAC system designs create indoor environments that are comfortable and healthy for the occupants, cost-effective for the owner, and efficient with resources. We strive to utilize sustainable design strategies wherever possible while maintaining simplicity of design, ease of control and maintenance, and the least possible life-cycle cost. We also perform existing system assessments and advise our clients how they can improve the performance of their equipment.
Our HVAC Service Offerings Include:
Design, plans, and specifications for new construction, renovation, and retrofit
Existing systems condition assessment and recommendations
Expertise in the following system types
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)
Central Water-Cooled Chilled Water Plants and Cooling Towers
Central Air-Cooled Chilled Water Plants
Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS)
Water Source Heat Pumps
Variable Air Volume (VAV)
Central Air Handling Unit (AHU)
Rooftop Packaged Air-Conditioning Units
DX Split-System Air-Conditioning Units
Thermal Energy Storage, Co-Generation, and Energy Recovery
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (CKV)
Building Automation Systems and Controls
Advanced system design strategies
Variable speed fans, pumps, and compressors
Pressure independent control valves
Demand-controlled ventilation
Displacement ventilation
Mixed-mode cooling and natural ventilation
Passive cooling and ventilation
System, ductwork and air distribution designs that maximize
Indoor air quality
Thermal comfort
Acoustical performance
Cooling load calculations in order to right-size equipment
Properly sized and controlled equipment enables better dehumidification
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) of systems and equipment
Commissioning (Cx) and optimization of mechanical systems
Designs that comply with applicable codes and follow industry standards and guidelines