2RW Consultants, Inc.

Energy by Design

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About the firm

2RW Consultants, Inc. is an engineering practice specializing in sustainable, high-performing building systems. It delivers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineering, energy modeling, net-zero planning, and construction administration for education, government, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

Established
1985
Team
Small
Firm type
MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering

Credentials

Certified Energy Manager (CEM) · Certified Business Energy Professional · Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPD) · Green Plumbing Design Technician (GPD) · Engineer in Training (EIT) · LEED AP BD+C · Professional Engineer (PE)

People

Neal CramerPrincipal, Senior Electrical Engineer

Lucas HoffmannPrincipal, Senior Mechanical Engineer

Susan KalergisDirector of Marketing

Matthew LewisPrincipal, Senior Mechanical Engineer

Dawn SpatzController

Brandon WilsonPrincipal, Senior Electrical Engineer

Capabilities

MEP/FP Engineering Design

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design for building systems and related infrastructure.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Designing HVAC systems, building automation controls, and indoor air quality solutions.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Delivering power distribution, interior and exterior lighting, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage infrastructure.

  • Plumbing Engineering

    Designing potable water supply, waste and vent, lab gases, and rainwater harvesting systems.

  • Fire Protection Engineering

    Designing life safety and fire suppression systems.

Sustainable Design & Energy Performance

Sustainability-focused planning and analysis for energy-efficient, LEED-oriented, and net-zero building outcomes.

  • Renewable Energy Planning

    Planning solar/PV and wind energy integrations.

  • Sustainability Planning and Design

    Designing high-performing building systems focused on resource responsibility.

  • Energy Modeling

    Analyzing building energy use to optimize efficiency.

  • LEED Design & Administration

    Leading project certifications and sustainable design processes.

  • Net Zero Energy Planning

    Designing buildings that produce as much energy as they consume.

Building Studies & Reviews

Building-system assessments and studies used to guide upgrades, planning, and project feasibility.

  • Facility Condition Assessments

    Analyzing building systems to evaluate current status and plan upgrades.

  • Feasibility Studies

    Investigating system viability and options for renovation and development.

  • Capacity Studies

    Assessing systems for expansion or load adjustments.

  • Peer Reviews

    Reviewing design documentation to ensure quality and code compliance.

  • Facility Planning Studies

    Analyzing facility design configurations and system sizing parameters to optimize utilization.

Construction Administration & Lifecycle Planning

Project delivery support spanning administration, utility planning, lifecycle review, and bridge documentation.

  • Construction Administration

    Managing onsite reviews and submittals during construction.

  • Bridging Document Development

    Defining design guidelines and project requirements for design-build delivery.

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis

    Calculating long-term operation, maintenance, and utility costs.

  • Infrastructure and Utility Planning

    Aligning building systems with external utilities and master plans.

Industries

Education · Government · Federal · Healthcare · Commercial · Affordable Housing · Historic Preservation · Hospitality · Mixed-Use · Utilities · Residential · Arts & Culture · Sports & Recreation · Religious · Public Safety · Transit · Justice & Corrections

Projects

UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy

Charlottesville, VA · Education · Client: University of Virginia

Project details

Sustainable MEP/FP systems design for the new Karsh Institute of Democracy facility.