Design West Engineering

Custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems engineered for optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, spanning applications from basic commercial rooftop units to intricate central utility plants.

• Central utility plant engineering

  Designing energy-efficient, high-capacity central cooling and heating systems to support complex facilities.

• HVAC retrofits and equipment upgrades

  Modernizing existing mechanical infrastructure to improve operational reliability, occupant comfort, and energy efficiency.

• Energy-efficient thermal management strategies

  Developing tailored mechanical designs that minimize environmental impact and reduce building operating costs.

Power distribution and architectural lighting systems designed with a focus on long-term functional impact, aesthetic integration, and energy performance.

• Power distribution systems

  Engineering safe, reliable, and scalable electrical infrastructure to support facility power demands.

• Architectural and site lighting design

  Creating functional and aesthetic interior and exterior lighting solutions integrated with modern control systems.

• Renewable energy and electric vehicle charging integration

  Incorporating solar photovoltaic arrays, lunch shelters, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure into site designs.

High-performance water and gas distribution designs that maximize resources and enhance structural utility, delivering meticulous layouts that add long-term facility value.

• Domestic water and sanitary sewer design

  Designing sanitary, dependable, and water-efficient plumbing networks for facilities.

• Natural gas and specialty gas piping

  Engineering secure and compliant gas distribution systems tailored to building and equipment requirements.

• High-efficiency plumbing fixtures and upgrades

  Modernizing plumbing components to conserve water resources and lower utility expenses.

Life safety and fire suppression systems engineered to perform reliably under emergency conditions, earning operator confidence through precise calculations and detailed layouts.

• Fire sprinkler system design

  Developing compliant, highly coordinated water-based suppression plans for diverse structural configurations.

• Fire alarm and life safety systems

  Designing advanced detection and notification networks to ensure rapid response and occupant safety.

Focused building commissioning processes that prioritize constructability, operability, and maintainability to verify that all integrated systems perform to design intent.

• Mechanical and electrical systems commissioning

  Verifying the operation and efficiency of critical HVAC, power, and lighting control systems.

• Integrated MEP systems performance testing

  Testing interrelated building systems to ensure safe, continuous, and energy-efficient 24/7 operation.

Low-voltage technology and communication solutions tailored to modern facility needs, supporting seamless connectivity and robust security.

• Structured cabling and network infrastructure

  Designing high-speed backbone and horizontal data communication pathways.

• Security and access control systems

  Integrating video surveillance, intrusion detection, and electronic access controls for physical site security.

• Audiovisual systems design

  Developing collaborative, high-performance AV environments tailored to administrative and presentation spaces.

Proactive utility management that identifies and resolves service conflicts early in the design phase through stakeholder collaboration and systematic planning.

• Utility conflict identification and mitigation

  Analyzing site constraints to resolve physical utility crossings before construction begins.

• Multi-phase campus infrastructure planning

  Establishing long-term utility backbones that support orderly site development and future phases.

Holistic engineering solutions for mission-critical infrastructure, balancing extreme power density, advanced thermal management, and robust redundancy.

• Scenario-based cooling concept development

  Evaluating liquid and air-based cooling configurations based on heat density, regional constraints, and water utilization.

• Liquid cooling and advanced thermal management

  Implementing direct-to-chip, rear door heat exchangers, and closed-loop cooling for high-density compute clusters.

• Power distribution and 800V DC architectures

  Designing high-efficiency power delivery paths that reduce conversion losses and optimize footprint requirements.