AE Works

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About the firm

AE Works is an award-winning architecture and engineering practice that integrates architects, interior designers, engineers, safety professionals, and building consultants. Operating as a single team, it delivers resilient, scalable design and consulting solutions across mission-critical, healthcare, education, commercial, and government markets. With offices in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., the practice supports clients from early planning and feasibility through full design and construction administration.

Team
Midsize
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · MEP · Fire Protection Engineering

Credentials

Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) · Data Center Energy Practitioner - Generalist (US DOE) · Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) · Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) · Project Management Professional (PMP) · Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) · LEED Accredited Professional · Certified Planner

People

Bill PedutoStrategic Advisor

Capabilities

Architecture & Interior Design

Delivers creative visioning and design that spans from initial concept development through construction documentation. This team prioritizes occupant experience, spatial efficiency, and aesthetics while creating cohesive materials to communicate plans to stakeholders.

  • Programming and Test Fits

    Pre-design analyses that evaluate spatial needs and programmatic relationships to establish project feasibility.

  • Master Planning and Space Consolidation

    Comprehensive strategies that optimize real estate and campus footprints to support long-term adaptivity.

  • Interior Design

    Creative space planning, material selection, and furniture standards development that enhance occupant wellness and productivity.

  • Development of Facility Standards

    Standardized design guidelines and specifications created to maintain consistency across large facility portfolios.

  • Construction Documentation

    Detailed drawings and technical specifications prepared to guide active construction and procurement.

MEP & Fire Protection Engineering

Provides technical systems design for comfort, reliability, and maximum efficiency. It delivers low-carbon, robust engineering solutions for complex building environments.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Design of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems optimized for thermal comfort and energy efficiency.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Engineering of power distribution, emergency generation, lighting, and resilient electrical infrastructure.

  • Plumbing Engineering

    Design of high-performance domestic water, sanitary waste, and storm systems.

  • Fire Protection Engineering

    Life safety and fire suppression engineering designed to protect occupants and facilities.

  • Telecommunications Engineering

    Design of campus fiber networks, structured cabling, and secure communication pathways.

Mission Critical & Data Center Design

Delivers resilient and scalable infrastructure solutions designed to keep essential operations online. The practice integrates power, cooling, and controls with built-in redundancy to meet stringent uptime standards.

  • Data Center Planning & Upgrades

    Strategic planning, modernization, and live-load transitions for high-density computing spaces.

  • Redundant Power & Cooling Systems

    Design of parallel generators, N+1/N+2 backup configurations, medium-voltage distribution, and chilled water plants.

  • Security & Access Control Integration

    Design of integrated physical security, surveillance, and hardened facility envelopes.

  • BMS and SCADA Integration

    Control systems engineering designed to monitor and manage critical facility infrastructure in real time.

Energy & Infrastructure

Focuses on engineering and optimization services geared toward scalability, resource conservation, and long-term utility resilience.

  • Central Utility Plant Design

    Engineering of modern central boiler, chiller, and combined energy systems for campuses and large complexes.

  • Energy Management & Optimization

    Performance tracking and infrastructure optimization designed to reduce carbon footprints and realize energy savings.

  • Renewable Energy Integration

    Design of on-site clean generation, including large-scale solar arrays and microgrids.

Building Analysis & Assessments

Offers independent facility evaluations to mitigate risk and guide capital improvement decisions.

  • Facility Condition Assessments

    Thorough investigations of existing building systems, structural health, and operational readiness.

  • Feasibility & Site Selection

    Studies that analyze greenfield, brownfield, and shovel-ready locations for zoning and regulatory alignment.

Planning & Advisory

Provides comprehensive campus-level and municipal coordination to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

  • Campus Master Planning

    Forward-looking spatial planning that aligns physical infrastructure with organizational growth.

  • Zoning & Regulatory Navigation

    Coordination with municipalities and utilities to secure necessary project approvals and permits.

Occupational Health & Safety

Applies professional consulting expertise to the evaluation and mitigation of workplace hazards.

  • Workplace Safety Evaluations

    Technical hazard reviews and risk assessments designed to protect workforce health.

Construction & Project Management

Provides project controls and oversight to deliver capital developments on schedule and within budget.

  • Cost Estimating & Scheduling

    Pre-construction estimating and detailed phase scheduling to maintain tight budget controls.

  • Owner's Representation

    Independent management and advisory representing the client's interests throughout construction.

Industries

Commercial · Multifamily Residential · Education · Healthcare · Government · Federal · Public Safety · Infrastructure · Parking · Data Centers · Mission Critical Facilities · Laboratories · Research Facilities · Retail · Hospitality · Sports & Recreation · Historic Preservation

Projects

Bay Pines VA Medical Center, Electronic Health Records Modernization

Bay Pines, FL

Project details

Site-wide telecommunications upgrade spanning 1.5M SF and 28 buildings across the Bay Pines VA Medical Center campus.

University of Pittsburgh, Central Utility Building

Pittsburgh, PA

Project details

Award-winning central utility building design optimized for structural integration and high-performance engineering systems.

ALCOSAN Environmental Compliance Facility

Pittsburgh, PA

Project details

Multi-award-winning design for an environmental compliance facility supporting public utility infrastructure.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Maintenance Complex

Pennsylvania

Project details

High-performance maintenance complex designed for mechanical, electrical, lighting, and architectural integration.

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