For the Smooth Operation of Your Building Systems
Laminar Flow Engineering provides owner-focused mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) consulting services. Founded by professionals with decades of industry experience, the practice supports clients through all phases of development from initial concept to daily operations. It emphasizes sustainable, energy-efficient design solutions across the Pacific Northwest region.
Daniel TougerPrincipal
Matt ShawSenior Plumbing Designer
Jack-Ryan HiltonMechanical Designer
Comprehensive engineering and delivery methods structured to streamline collaboration from project conception through implementation.
Streamlined project delivery through a single point of responsibility to enhance team collaboration.
A collaborative engineering approach that integrates client and contractor feedback early in the design phase.
Full design engineering services spanning initial concept design, construction modeling, and construction administration.
Unique partnership options offering design services as project equity to reduce upfront cash requirements during initial development stages.
High-performance HVAC and thermal systems engineered to lower life-cycle costs and advance building performance.
Innovative heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system designs customized for diverse operational requirements.
Custom engineering and integration of small unitary and packaged mechanical equipment.
Engineering of large, scalable central chilled water plants and heating water plants.
Design of efficient heat pump systems utilizing distributed refrigerant and hydronic loops.
Resource-efficient plumbing solutions designed collaboratively with owners, contractors, and design partners.
Design of commercial domestic water, sanitary waste, and vent distribution networks, including treatment systems.
Grease waste collection and specialized treatment systems designed for commercial kitchen and food service applications.
Hot water generation design emphasizing sustainable configurations such as heat pump water heaters.
Multi-pressure zone system design tailored to the demands of high-rise building applications.
Reliable and sustainable electrical infrastructure design, from main distribution panels to facility low-voltage networks.
Engineering of safe, efficient, and resilient electrical power distribution systems matching specific facility loads.
Energy-compliant and aesthetic lighting system designs tailored to interior and exterior facility environments.
Backup power system engineering, including emergency generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
Design and system integration of fire alarms, security access controls, and communication networks.
Education · Multifamily Residential · Healthcare · Commercial · Industrial · Government · Retail · Justice & Corrections · Hospitality
Kalama, Washington · Education · Client: Kalama School District
A 40,000 SF infill project featuring classrooms, a kitchen, a cafeteria, common areas, and parking improvements. The scope involved full MEP design including a packaged chiller serving both the new building and the historic high school.
Kalama, Washington · Education · Client: Kalama School District
Addition of cooling systems to existing heating and ventilation systems utilizing a central chiller and chilled water distribution throughout the existing three-story high school building, utilizing historical system components to reduce capital costs.
Kalama, Washington · Education · Client: Kalama School District
Design of a new $29 Million, 79,000 SF elementary school facility housing classrooms, administration offices, multi-purpose spaces, a gymnasium, a kitchen, a cafeteria, and a media center. The mechanical system features displacement ventilation in classroom spaces.
Sheridan, Oregon · Education · Client: Sheridan School District
Conversion of 24,000 SF of warehouse space into dedicated CTEC learning environments. Spaces accommodate instructional programs in wood manufacturing, hospitality, health services, auto body repair, agricultural business, security, residential construction, and fire science.