PAE Living Building
Portland, OR · Commercial
Project details
A leading example of regenerative design, this project achieves Living Building certification and net-zero energy performance.
PAE Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Engineering that matters
About the firm
PAE Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a leader in high-performance mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting design, and sustainable engineering for buildings across the United States. It specializes in sustainable and regenerative design, with deep expertise in Living Building Challenge, net-zero energy, all-electric, and LEED Platinum certifications. Operating out of multiple offices across the nation, the practice serves a broad portfolio spanning healthcare, higher education, aviation, laboratories, data centers, civic, and government sectors.
- Firm type
- MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering
Credentials
B Corp · JUST
Capabilities
Mechanical Engineering
Service websiteDesigns high-performance HVAC and mechanical systems for energy-efficient net-zero and all-electric buildings.
Electrical Engineering
Service websiteDesigns electrical systems for distributed energy solutions and renewable power integration.
Plumbing Engineering
Service websiteWater-efficient plumbing and sustainable water management systems design aligned with regenerative goals.
LUMA Lighting Design
Service websiteArchitectural and sustainable lighting design services provided under the LUMA brand.
Sustainable Design Consulting
Service websiteComprehensive sustainability consulting including Living Building Challenge, net-zero, and decarbonization strategies.
- Energy Analysis
Building energy modeling, simulation, and performance optimization.
- Carbon Consulting
Analysis and strategies to reduce embodied and operational carbon emissions.
- Green Building Certification
Consulting and administration for LEED, Living Building Challenge, and other green standards.
- Distributed Energy Systems
Design and analysis of on-site solar, storage, and microgrid systems.
- Sustainable District Planning
Large-scale infrastructure and master planning for zero-energy and zero-carbon districts.
Fire Protection Engineering
Service websiteProvides fire protection and life-safety engineering with building code compliance support.
Technology Design
Service websiteDesigns telecommunications plus audiovisual and security systems for modern buildings.
Industries
Healthcare · Education · Laboratories · Airports · Commercial · Multifamily Residential · Hospitality · Arts & Culture · Sports & Recreation · Mission Critical Facilities · Government · Data Centers
Projects
Bullitt Center
Seattle, WA · Commercial
Project details
A certified Living Building designed to achieve net-zero energy and water efficiency.
The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design
Atlanta, GA · Education
Project details
A multi-disciplinary educational facility designed to achieve Living Building Challenge certification.
Rocky Mountain Institute Innovation Center
Basalt, CO · Commercial
Project details
An ultra-efficient, net-zero energy commercial building designed to show the feasibility of deep green building practices.