AlfaTech

Harmonizing Relationships, Sustainability and Innovation

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About the firm

AlfaTech is an MEP engineering and technology design consultancy that collaborates with visionary clients to create sustainable and highly efficient facilities through pragmatic design. Its expertise spans mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process engineering, technology design, architectural lighting design, sustainability, and smart buildings.

Firm type
MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Process Engineering

People

Diarmuid HartleyCEO, Mechanical Engineer

Saied NazeriPartner, Mechanical Engineer

TG DavallouPartner

Rich GarrisonPartner

Erik ElmtoftSr. Principal

Xing 'Kelly' WuAssociate

Cory FredericksonAssociate

Michael ZeugerSr. Principal, Electrical

Piyush PatelSr. Principal, Mechanical

Gislene WeigPrincipal

Greg CarrolanSenior Engineer

Judd JelincicSenior Engineer

Michael GarrisonDesign Engineer

Capabilities

MEP Engineering

Comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process engineering solutions tailored to complex building environments.

  • Mechanical Engineering Design

    Advanced HVAC and thermal system design focusing on energy conservation and indoor comfort.

  • Electrical Engineering Design

    Power distribution, lighting, and emergency power systems designed for resilience and performance.

  • Plumbing Engineering Design

    Water conservation, sanitary, and specialized liquid piping systems design.

  • Fire Protection Engineering

    Life safety and sprinkler system design Integrated with building management systems.

  • Process Engineering

    Process systems and utility piping design for industrial, semiconductor, and biotechnology labs.

  • Pre-Design Assessment

    Early stage facility investigations, feasibility studies, and master planning assessments.

  • Commissioning & Energy Solutions

    System functional testing, optimization, and post-occupancy energy audits to ensure long-term performance.

Sustainability Design

Advanced sustainable engineering to prioritize energy efficiency, water stewardship, and indoor environmental quality.

  • Title 24 Energy Modeling

    Compliance analysis and energy performance optimization using California standard methods.

  • LEED Energy Modeling

    Comprehensive whole-building energy simulation to achieve green building certification targets.

  • WELL Building Consulting

    Design strategies centered on occupant wellness, air quality, water purity, and thermal comfort.

  • Early Design Analysis

    High-impact, early stage simulation of orientation, massing, and system concepts.

  • Envelope Insulation

    Thermal barrier analysis to minimize heat transfer and mechanical loads.

  • Glazing/Shading

    Passive solar heat gain and daylight penetration modeling for optimal window treatments.

  • HVAC System Evaluation

    Performance comparison of high-efficiency heating, cooling, and ventilation options.

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis

    Financial evaluation of sustainable system investments over building lifespans.

  • PV Analysis

    Feasibility, sizing, and solar yield calculations for rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic systems.

  • Battery Energy Storage (BES) / Microgrids

    Design of localized power generation, battery storage, and smart electrical distribution systems.

  • Thermal Comfort Analysis

    Advanced indoor climate simulations to verify occupant comfort standards.

  • Daylighting Analysis

    Natural light modeling to reduce reliance on electric lighting and enhance well-being.

Technology Design

Robust technology infrastructure design, from low-voltage networks to future-ready smart buildings.

  • Low Voltage Design

    Structured cabling and telecom backbones designed for scalable corporate and lab workspaces.

  • Audio Visual Design

    Custom high-tech conference, amenity, and customer experience AV integration solutions.

  • Security Systems Design

    Physical security, access control, and IP surveillance design tailored for high-security facilities.

  • Wi-Fi Systems Design

    Predictive RF modeling and high-density wireless infrastructure planning.

  • Distributed Antenna Systems

    In-building cellular coverage amplification design to prevent connectivity deadzones.

  • Smart Building Design

    Integration of IoT sensors, lighting controls, and mechanical systems for intelligent building operations.

  • Migration Services

    Strategic planning and physical coordination for relocating critical tech assets and infrastructure.

  • Management Consulting

    Operational support and advisory services for managing complex technological programs.

  • Strategic Planning and Analysis

    High-level technology roadmapping and capability assessments for future corporate expansions.

  • Project Management

    Direct implementation oversight, procurement assistance, and construction administration for technology packages.

  • Voice Systems and Applications

    Unified communications, VoIP platforms, and enterprise telephony solutions.

  • Telco Facilities and Services

    Coordinating external carrier pathways, point of entry rooms, and high-performance riser closets.

Lighting Design

Specialized architectural lighting solutions.

  • Architectural Lighting Design

    Aesthetic, code-compliant, and energy-efficient lighting schemes tailored to project interiors and facades.

BIM and Design Technology

State-of-the-art 3D design integration, clash detection, and construction coordination.

  • Autodesk Revit MEP

    Parametric 3D mechanical, electrical, and plumbing modeling.

  • BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud

    Cloud-based collaboration platforms to coordinate drawings across remote project teams.

  • Clash Detection Sessions

    Interdisciplinary coordination meetings utilizing Navisworks and Revizto to eliminate field errors.

  • AutoCAD 2D

    Traditional drafting and legacy system representation services.

  • Revizto

    Visual collaboration software tracking coordination issues directly inside the model.

  • Rendering & Visualizations

    Photorealistic representations of design spaces and systems.

  • 4D/5D BIM

    Linking 3D models with project schedule (4D) and cost estimation (5D).

  • Data Mining of BIM model

    Extracting quantities, component properties, and asset data for facilities management.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Mixed-Use · Hospitality · Education · Arts & Culture · Sports & Recreation · Healthcare · Life Sciences · Pharmaceutical · Laboratories · Government · Transportation · Industrial · Manufacturing · Data Centers · Mission Critical Facilities · Semiconductors · Aerospace · Research Facilities

Projects

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Los Angeles, CA · Arts & Culture · Client: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Project details

A landmark art museum designed to be carbon zero and powered by a geothermal energy system with 700 vertical bores. The facility features underfloor air distribution, radiant floors, and a thermally active water feature to enhance site cooling capacity.

Adobe NA1 Data Center

Hillsboro, OR · Mission Critical Facilities · Client: Adobe

Project details

Full design and project management services for a LEED Gold certified, 170,000-square-foot greenfield data center. The facility features 7.5MW of critical IT load, evaporative and indirect evaporative cooling (IDEC), and a scalable, redundant infrastructure designed to support long-term growth.

LinkedIn Tenant Improvement at 222 Second Street

San Francisco, CA · Commercial · Client: LinkedIn

Project details

A comprehensive 26-story tenant improvement project consolidating R&D and sales teams in a collaborative workplace. The design provides dynamic work environments for approximately 2,250 employees.

Uber Mission Bay Headquarters (Buildings 3 & 4)

San Francisco, CA · Commercial · Client: Uber

Project details

MEP, lighting, and technology infrastructure design for a 586,000-square-foot corporate headquarters. The LEED Gold and WELL Platinum-certified towers integrate wellness-focused spaces including cafes, fitness centers, and outdoor terraces.