Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers

Sustainable Design has become a large focus of the design and construction industry in recent years. Known by many names, Sustainable Design, Green Design, Environmental Design, the intention is the same: Reduce the negative environmental impact of buildings and spaces through skillful design and implementation of innovative building strategies. Many of these strategies are expected to promote a better and more productive environment for the building tenants as well. When implemented effectively, these tactics have the potential to yield reduced operating costs by increasing energy efficiency and occupant productivity in addition to the reduction in negative environmental impacts. Successful realization of these goals requires more than an arbitrary assortment of environmentally friendly equipment; it requires systematic attention to all aspects of design and operation throughout the entire building life cycle. Selecting the right design team will have a tremendous impact on the success of your sustainable building project.

Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers has been an integral member of many sustainable design teams for numerous projects in both California and Nevada. We have experience working with architects, contractors, and building operations and maintenance staff to provide environmentally-focused mechanical engineering services throughout all phases of the building life cycle. Our staff has been involved with various green design projects including LEED® certification of new and existing buildings, projects following an IPD (integrated project delivery) format, as well as a variety of energy upgrade projects. We have the knowledge and experience to make your transition to sustainable buildings an easy one.

Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers is pleased to offer several green design services, including designing for LEED, Green Guides for Healthcare, Green Globes, Energy Star, and various energy upgrades. We also do our best to stay current on sustainable building design practices with resources such as the Whole Building Design Guide and the Sustainable Design Program (a part of the United States General Services Administration).

If you require a particular service not found on this list, please don’t hesitate to contact any one of our engineers and designers as we are happy to assist in any way we can.

Thank you for considering Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers for your next sustainable building project. We look forward to working with you!

Sustainable Projects Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers Has Been Involved With:

– Ohlone College Student Services Building (LEED Silver Certified)
– Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – New Patient Tower (LEED Silver Certified)
– VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System – Specialty Clinics Building (LEED Silver Certified)
– University of Nevada Reno: Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (LEED Silver Equivalency)
– University of Nevada Reno: Davidson Mathematics and Science Building (LEED Silver Equivalency)
– University of Nevada Reno: Center for Molecular Medicine (LEED Silver Equivalency)
– University of Nevada Reno: William N. Pennington Health Sciences Building (LEED Silver Equivalency)
– University of Nevada Reno: Pennington Engineering Building (LEED Silver Equivalency)
– University of Nevada Reno: Living Learning Community (LEED Silver Certified)
– Market Center San Francisco:  IAQ Calculations (LEED Silver Certified)
– VA Reno Community Living Center Expansion (LEED Silver Designed)
– VA Translational Research Center (LEED Silver Designed)
– VA Reno ICU Remodel (LEED Silver Certified, pending)
– University of Nevada Reno: Great Basin Hall (LEED Gold Certified)