Capturing Reality
To aid in constructability reviews and equipment + service clearance placement, Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers has been dabbling in the world of reality capture. This technology uses advanced LiDAR technology along with 360° high resolution photography to capture, analyze, and present spatial data. Using software plug-ins, a 3D point cloud is then imported into our design modeling software which is referenced throughout the design process to help assure that the 10 pounds of stuff fits in what is often times a 5-pound box. Using a swivel tripod and Leica Geosystems BLK360 2nd gen scanner, the team is able to reality capture a 500 square foot mechanical room in under an hour. While the included reference photo appears “grainy”, the image actually represents thousands of individual data points, all mapped to each other, which results in unprecedented accuracy. Using this information, our team then develops the new work layout with a high degree of confidence regarding the existing space and providing a safe and workable equipment layout.
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Introducing Alex Estrada
Introducing Alex Estrada We are pleased to introduce Alex Estrada as our newest Mechanical Designer. Alex has recently graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Estrada’s education includes classes in the...
Ainsworth Engineers teamed up
Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers teamed up Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers teamed up with PK Electrical for our first ever CANstruction project! The 17th annual Design/Build Competition was held at Meadowood Mall in early March 2020 and benefits the...
Newest Team Member: Larry Green
Newest Team Member: Larry Green Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers is pleased to announce the hiring of our newest team member: Larry Green. Larry is a licensed PE and brings a long and diverse experience level to the team. Larry once worked for Peterson...
Great Basin Hall receives LEED Gold Certification
Great Basin Hall receives LEED Gold Certification Our most recent residence hall project, Great Basin Hall, which opened at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2018, has recently earned LEED Gold Certification. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and...
Poker
Poker In November 2019, several of our employees participated in the first annual Northern Nevada ASHRAE poker tournament. The tournament was organized by the local ASHRAE chapter and was held at Great basin Brewing Company’s Taps and Tanks location. Proceeds...
University Arts Building wins architecture design country honors
University Arts Building wins architecture design honors across the country The newly opened University Arts Building at the University of Nevada Reno campus earned several awards and honors for its design from architecture groups across the country. "These regional...
Roger Gravelle
Roger Gravelle Announcement Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers is proud to announce the promotion of Roger Gravelle from Senior mechanical Designer to a Principal of the firm. Roger has been with Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers since 2008, occupying...
Christmas Announcement
AAME 2019 CHRISTMAS PARTY! On Saturday, December 14th, AAME held its annual employee Christmas party. This year, the event was hosted at the Peppermill and included dinner, drinks, dancing, and good old fashioned comradery. We cannot be more thrilled with the...
New Promotion Announcement
Ainsworth Promotion Announcement Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers is pleased to announce the promotion of two of our Senior Designers to an Associate position! Dave Carvin and Greg Maestas have combined experience exceeding 78 years. Over their many years...