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UCSF Medical Center Chiller Replacement

Lead mechanical engineer and energy consultant for a multi-phased project to replace the Hospital chillers. The project includes a new 600-ton replacement chiller and improvements on system temperature differential and energy efficiency. The space constraints and the complexity of the existing piping required the use of full 3D design of the existing and new layouts […]

Wetfield Malls

Commercial

Lead energy consultant performing energy modeling of multiple design options for renovated and new areas of several high-end malls using TRACE700 to estimate utility savings. Modeled systems included code minimum DX package, Air cooled chillers with Thermal Energy Storage (TES), and Water cooled chillers with TES. The analysis also included investigating rate structures and the […]

Leona Drive Residence

Residential

Lead energy consultant for a 3,000m2 single family residence which includes preservation gallery environments with tight temperature and humidity control. This project included a detailed energy and life cycle cost analysis to verify the suitability of various cutting edge renewable technologies, including Photovoltaic, micro wind, and solar thermal, with the aim of reducing energy usage […]