Engineering Excellence and Client Partnering
Kohler Ronan is a multi-disciplined engineering consultancy dedicated to providing exceptional mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design. Founded in 1998, it offers energy analysis and commissioning services in-house. From offices in New York and Connecticut, a diverse team of approximately 76 professionals collaborates with prominent architectural firms on world-renowned museums, performing arts centers, prestigious universities, healthcare facilities, luxury residences, and historically significant buildings across the country.
Steven V. LemboPartner
Robert V. HedmanPartner
Erik BodelsenPartner
Joseph LemboPartner
Talya SantillanPartner
Pearl OduPrincipal
Christopher M. VahlsingPrincipal
James HurleyPrincipal
David J. MacKayPrincipal
Comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering combined with construction administration services.
Mechanical systems design, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and associated controls.
Power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and safety-focused design.
Water systems, drainage, sanitary, and specialized piping infrastructure.
Life safety, fire alarm, and suppression system layout and design.
Building communication and security systems are integrated into coordinated technology designs.
Design of telecommunications infrastructure.
Design of building security systems.
Design of audiovisual technology systems.
Advanced energy modeling and conservation strategies aligned with low-carbon objectives.
Simulation and evaluation of building energy performance.
Building systems testing and validation services to ensure systems operate at peak efficiency.
Detailed validation and tuning of building automation and system controls.
Arts & Culture · Education · Healthcare · Residential · Historic Preservation · Sports & Recreation
New York, NY · Arts & Culture · Client: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
An extensive acoustic and systems modernization for the iconic concert hall, incorporating stringent acoustic and humidity controls alongside post-pandemic building systems upgrades.
New York, NY · Historic Preservation · 2025 · Client: The Frick Collection
A comprehensive multi-year modernization and historic preservation project that enhanced collection galleries and updated educational spaces.
New York, NY · Education · 2026 · Client: Pace University
A transformative renovation of a downtown campus building featuring state-of-the-art performance and production labs, theatres, and podcast studios.
Mansfield, CT · Education · Client: Town of Mansfield
A highly sustainable academic facility designed to operate as Connecticut's first net-zero public school.