Mechanical

RFS’s mechanical engineering team designs building HVAC systems focused on occupant comfort and wellness, along with energy efficiency, life cycle cost, carbon impact, maintainability, and architectural aesthetics. Our mechanical team has vast experience in thermal energy generation and distribution, including at the building-level and for district/central systems. We maintain current working knowledge of state and municipal energy codes, including for decarbonization initiatives. Expertise includes:

• Thermal Energy Generation and Distribution – Hot Water, Steam, Chilled Water
• Fluid System Modeling (w/ Pipe-Pro)
• Geothermal Wellfields – Modeling and Full System Design
• Water-Source Heat Pumps
• Air-Source Heat Pumps
• Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
• Enthalpy and Dry-Bulb Energy Recovery
• Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems
• Precision Temperature and Humidity Control
• Displacement Ventilation
• Radiant Heating and Cooling
• Solar Thermal
• Building Automation
• Existing Conditions Assessment
• Master Plan Development
• Sustainable Design Including Support for Certification – LEED, LBC, PHIUS, WELL