Innovative Design Engineering Associates, Architectural Engineering Consultants LLC

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About the firm

Innovative Design Engineering Associates, Architectural Engineering Consultants LLC (IDEA) is a technology-oriented interdisciplinary MEP-FP engineering practice founded in 2021 with offices in Monroe, Connecticut and Miami, Florida. IDEA provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering across a range of building types including educational, mixed-use, commercial, high-end residential, institutional, industrial, transportation, and cultural facilities. Its notable projects include MEP-FP design for the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal at PortMiami, slated to be the largest cruise terminal in the Americas.

Established
2021
Firm type
MEP · Fire Protection Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Forensic Engineering

People

KaziFounder & Managing Principal

Capabilities

Mechanical Engineering

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Provides full-scope HVAC and thermal systems design, including chilled water plants, condenser systems, steam generation, and sustainable building solutions.

  • Central Plant and HVAC Systems

    Designs chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, steam, and variable refrigerant systems.

  • Energy Modeling and Building Automation

    Develops energy models and specifies advanced building management and energy management automation systems.

  • Existing Systems and Modernization

    Evaluates and modernizes older mechanical infrastructure to enhance performance.

  • LEED and Sustainable Design

    Incorporates sustainable practices and BIM modeling for green building compliance.

Electrical Engineering

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Delivers power, lighting, and safety systems design to ensure resilient and efficient facility operations.

  • Power Distribution Systems

    Designs electrical power, medium voltage, emergency standby, and uninterruptible power supply systems.

  • Fire Alarm Design

    Engineers reliable fire alarm and life safety electrical systems.

  • Lighting Design and Control

    Designs customized lighting layouts and automated lighting control networks.

  • Electrical Engineering Studies

    Performs short circuit, arc flash hazard, and selective coordination studies.

  • Sustainable Electrical Solutions

    Integrates renewable energy systems and sustainable building components using BIM modeling.

Plumbing Engineering

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Designs robust water, waste, and gas systems for complex building interiors and exteriors.

  • Water Supply Systems

    Engineers potable and non-potable water infrastructure alongside pressure booster systems.

  • Drainage and Stormwater Management

    Designs waste and storm drainage, flood mitigation, rainwater harvesting, and detention systems.

  • Gas Systems

    Specifies natural gas systems, gas pressure boosters, and liquid propane networks.

  • Specialty and Sustainable Plumbing

    Develops commercial kitchen plumbing layouts and water conservation solutions.

Fire Protection Engineering

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Creates comprehensive fire suppression designs to protect building occupants and critical assets.

  • Wet and Dry Sprinkler Systems

    Engineers wet and dry pipe fire sprinkler systems backed by hydraulic calculations.

  • Special Agent Suppression Systems

    Designs specialized suppression systems for hazardous or high-value environments.

  • Fire Pump and Standpipe Systems

    Specifies fire pump installations and standpipe layouts for emergency response.

Low Voltage Systems

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Designs modern communications and security infrastructure to keep facilities connected and secure.

  • Telecommunications Infrastructure

    Plans copper and fiber telecommunications cabling and pathways.

  • Security System Design

    Integrates modern access control, surveillance, and facility security configurations.

  • Wireless Heat Mapping

    Analyzes RF wireless coverage and maps network heat zones for optimal connectivity.

Building Life Cycle Services

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Assesses, upgrades, and documents existing buildings to extend life, improve efficiency, and satisfy updated codes.

  • Infrastructure Upgrades and Conversions

    Handles MEP-FP upgrades, boiler replacements, oil-to-gas conversions, and exhaust modernization.

  • Code Compliance Remediation

    Updates lighting, lighting controls, and fire alarm systems to comply with current codes.

  • Existing Conditions and As-Builts

    Produces detailed as-built documentation and performs comprehensive surveys of existing systems.

Project Management & Construction Services

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Oversees project execution from design through completion, acting as a technical advocate for facility owners.

  • Owner Representation and Design Management

    Coordinates multi-disciplinary designs and acts as the owner's advocate during development.

  • Construction Administration and Scheduling

    Assists with construction management, site safety coordination, and project scheduling.

  • Procurement and Estimation

    Manages sub-consultants, calculates cost estimates, and facilitates construction bid procurement.

Industries

Commercial · Education · Mixed-Use · Residential · Industrial · Transportation · Arts & Culture · Ports & Harbors

Projects

MSC Miami Cruise Terminal

PortMiami, Miami, FL · Ports & Harbors · 2024 · Client: MSC Cruises

Project details

An interdisciplinary engineering design for a 4-story cruise terminal capable of serving 36,000 passengers daily. The facility consists of 495,000 SF of interior space and a 1,200,000 SF garage with 2,500 parking spaces, targeting LEED Silver certification.