The Design Philosophy

Our Design Philosophy is to provide the simplest system that is the most suitable for 
each application. This is usually a joint decision between the design team and the owner and 
is determined based on the following :

1.  Function of Building:
       School
       Hospital
       Office
       Theater
       Casino etc……
 
2.  Type of Building Construction:
       UBC Type I Steel Frame
       Type V Wood Frame, etc......

3.  Code Requirements:
       Uniform Building Code
       California Mechanical Code
       California Plumbing Code
       California Energy Code (Title 24)
       National Fire Protection Association Guidelines etc…..

4.  Construction Budget:

5.  Maintenance and Operation Requirements:  
    
We would select possible HVAC Systems based on the above for further evaluation. 

6.  Further Evaluation and Comparing Systems:
       Initial Cost
       Life Cycle Cost
       Energy Efficiency
       Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
       Constructability
       Maintainability
       Environmental Impact
       Blend in with the Architecture of the Building
       Overall sustainability

7.  Architectural Considerations:
       Building Envelope and Orientation
       HVAC Equipment location
       Sufficient space for ductwork
       and equipment
       Sound Attenuation of
       Mechanical Equipment rooms

8.  One Step Further:
       Sustainable Design
       Leadership in Energy & Design (LEED)
       Collaborative for High Performance Schools(CHPS)