New Seven Locks Elementary School
Potomac, MD · Education · Client: Montgomery County Public Schools
Project details
Achieved LEED Gold certification for its high-efficiency mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems design.
Weigand Associates
Providing Premier MEP Engineering Design Services
About the firm
Weigand Associates, Inc. (WAI) is a premier MEP engineering practice in Germantown, Maryland, delivering innovative and sustainable systems design. Established in 1992, the engineering team has completed numerous LEED certified projects and received multiple design excellence awards.
- Established
- 1992
- Firm type
- MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering
People
Elizabeth WeigandPresident & Founding Partner
Michael WeigandVice President & Co-Founding Partner
Peter PahnoSenior Mechanical Engineer
Adrian OlajecSenior Plumbing Engineer
W. Scott AndersonSenior Electrical Engineer
Capabilities
Mechanical Engineering
Service websiteComprehensive mechanical system design focusing on building performance, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency.
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC)
Design of efficient HVAC systems tailored to architectural requirements.
- Energy Modeling & Management
Advanced energy analysis to optimize resource usage and system operations.
- HVAC Acoustics
Acoustical analysis and mitigation design for mechanical systems.
Electrical Engineering
Service websiteReliable and high-performance electrical power and specialty systems design.
- Power Distribution
Design of normal and emergency power distribution infrastructure.
- Lighting Design & Controls
Interior and exterior lighting layouts with sophisticated control technologies.
- Telecommunications & Security Systems
AV, data, local area networks, public address systems, and security system design.
Plumbing Engineering
Service websiteSanitary and fluid system engineering for modern buildings.
- Domestic Water Systems
Reliable distribution designs for clean domestic water supply.
- Sanitary & Special Waste
Engineering for safe disposal of sanitary and specialized waste products.
- Storm Water Design
Rainwater management and drainage systems designed for high performance.
Fire Protection & Life Safety
Service websiteComprehensive safety engineering to protect lives and physical assets.
- Fire Alarm Systems
Advanced fire detection and emergency alarm signaling design.
- Fire Suppression Systems
Water-based and specialty fire suppression systems.
Sustainable Design & Consulting
Service websiteEnvironmentally conscious strategies and certifications for green buildings.
- LEED Consulting
Guidance and coordination to achieve LEED Platinum, Gold, and Silver certifications.
- Net Zero & Energy Star
Designing high-efficiency facilities aiming for zero-energy footprints and Energy Star targets.
MEP Commissioning
Service websiteFundamental and enhanced third-party commissioning to verify building performance.
- Fundamental Commissioning
Basic third-party validation of energy-related building systems.
- Enhanced Commissioning
Comprehensive commissioning services extending through design, construction, and post-occupancy.
Industries
Education · Commercial · Healthcare · Sports & Recreation · Religious · Historic Preservation · Government
Projects
Glenarden Woods Elementary School Renovations
Glenarden, MD · Education · Client: Prince George's County Public Schools
Project details
Completed major renovations resulting in LEED Gold certification. The project was also recognized with a National Blue Ribbon for Exemplary High Performing Schools.
Forum Building Renovation
Pennsylvania · Historic Preservation · Client: Historic Pennsylvania Capitol Complex
Project details
Construction administration and MEP design for the historic Forum Building. The project was recognized with the 2023 Illumination Award.
Health Sciences Building
Columbia, MD · Education · Client: Howard Community College
Project details
MEP design for the Health Sciences Building, which achieved LEED Gold certification and was honored with the Wintergreen Award for Excellence in Green Building.