AlfaTech Big Book - BNBuilders
AlfaTech is a consulting engineering firm offering a range of complementary services and expertise in multiple markets. Our services include: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design, Technology, Architectural Lighting Design, Commissioning and Energy Solutions, as well as Sustainability.
INNOVATIVE IDEAS | INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS | SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS
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Markets & Relevant Projects
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Profile & Services OVERVIEW 01
P R O F I L E
ALFATECH AlfaTech has built a reputation over 30+ years providing the most innovative and sustainable engineering solutions starting at the master planning phase and continuing through construction administration. Our clients include high tech clients, service firms, large organizations in various industries, local and multi-national companies, and many ongoing clients we’ve been serving for years. We provide intelligent and cutting edge design at every turn, beginning at the commencement of every project in order to provide maximum benefit to our clients through the entire process. Our engineering solutions are highly efficient and cost effective, and ensure clients the greatest possible return on investment. Overall, we strive to develop the most dynamic relationships, be attentive to the needs of our clients and partners, and be true team players. With this mindset, we’ve proudly built a stellar list of clients. RSBG COMPANIES AlfaTech is part of a network of experienced companies that provide relevant services across the globe. These firms possess the most innovative and brightest talent which ensures the most forward thinking solutions and services for all projects in all the markets we serve. These companies operate from numerous offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Now with over 6,400 staff members worldwide and in over 30 countries we
can serve all of our clients’ needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Collectively, the expertise of AlfaTech and RSBG provides engineering solutions that augments the vision of our clients and enables the most groundbreaking workplaces that go beyond current trends, and enable all future-of-work strategies.
Uber, Mission Bay 1 & 2
L O C AT I O N S
US San Jose, California
San Francisco, California Los Angeles, California Ventura, California San Diego, California Monrovia, California Atlanta, Georgia Edison, New Jersey
EUROPE Vienna, Austria Le, Denmark Paris, France Berlin, Germany
MIDDLE EAST Doha, Qatar Madiant Zayad, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE
Al Ain, UAE Dubai, UAE Baghdad, Iraq Amman, Jordan
Bochum, Germany Frankfurt, Germany Hamburg, Germany
Munich, Germany Rostock, Germany Stralsund, Germany Ribnitz-Damgarten, Germany Wiesbaden, Germany Cologne, Germany Athens, Greece Madrid,Spain Zurich, Switzerland
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia AFRICA Beau Bassin, Mauritis Cairo, Egypt Algeria Libya Sudan
Istanbul, Turkey Birmingham, UK Bishop’s Strotford, UK Croydon, UK Edinburgh, UK Exeter, UK Leamington Spa, UK Leeds, UK London, UK Luton, UK
ASIA Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh Dehradun, India Delhi, India Gandhingar, India Mumbai, India New Dehli, India
Pune, India Rajkot, India
Maidenhead, UK Manchester, UK Nottingham, UK Stockport, UK Sunderland, UK Wakefield, UK
Visakhapatnam,India Manilla, Philippines Singapore, Singapore Bangkok, Thailand
S E R V I C E S
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN HVAC
ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGN Lighting and Lighting Controls Lighting Calculations
COMMISSIONING | ENERGY SOLUTIONS Early Quantifiable Energy Study Incentives
Heating Systems Water and Gas Cooling Systems / Chilled Water Dehumidification Systems Contamination Sensitive Areas Industrial Hygiene Systems Low Tolerance Temp Control Title 24 Analysis and Design Heat Recovery Systems Central Utility Plants Air Handlers HVAC System Controls PLC Programming Fire Protection and Plumbing
Customized ROI Calculations Sustainable Lighting Design Energy Savings Analysis Custom Lighting Fixtures Custom Lighting Fixtures Design
Energy Star® Assessments Retro-commissioning (RCx) Monitoring Brand Continuous Commissioning (MBCCx) ASHRAE Level 1, 2 and 3 Energy Audits Measurement and Verification (M&V) of installed projects Energy Modeling Net Zero Energy Budgeting HVAC/Chilled Water Plant Optimization
TECHNOLOGY DESIGN Low Voltage Design Audio Visual Design
Security Systems Design Architectural Acoustics Wireless Design & Modeling Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Integrated Building Management Systems BMS Network Integration Telco Facilities and Services Voice Systems and Applications Relocation & Data Center Migration Services Strategic Planning and Analysis Project Management Management Consulting SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability Planning (Organizational and Infrastructural) LEED / Green Building Consulting Masterplanning Life Cycle Cost Assessment Occupant Wellness and Comfort
PROCESS Industrial Waste Collection Acid Neutralization Bio-Kill Waste System Process Waste Containment Ultra pure De-ionized Water Systems USP Water WFI Specialty Chemicals Chemical Storage
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN Power Systems
Emergency & Standby Power Lighting and Lighting Controls Security Systems 24 / 7 Power Systems (UPS) Power Monitoring Systems Toxic Gas Monitoring Graphic Control and Alarm Panels Grounding and Bonding
Lab and Special Gas Systems Ultra High Purity Gas Piping
Bulk & Specialty Gases Toxic Materials Handling Code Compliance Process Distribution Piping Process Cooling Water Medical Gas Medical Vacuum Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal system (WAGD) Dental Vacuum System Dental Water System
Energy Management Energy Conservation Fire Alarm Systems Public Address Systems Plug Loads Control
Façade Engineering CFD / Wind Studies Wind Studies Thermal Stratification Studies Energy Concept Studies
S E R V I C E S
GREEN BUILDING
SUSTAINABILITY
LIFE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
OF A BUILDING RETRO COMMISSIONING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING
TECHNOLOGY
COMMISSIONING / ENERGY SOLUTIONS
CONSTRUCT I ON
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SUSTAINABILITY 02
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
AlfaTech follows a holistic approach to meet project expectations in all dimensions. Providing sustainable design is an achievement if it is also functional. Increasing efficiency is realistic when it is applicable. Meeting the project budget is possible when the design is constructible. We take pride in our designs and ensure that the following principles are aligned in our approach to every project: • Implementing sustainable solutions • Environmental awareness and reducing carbon footprint • Creating a stress-free, comfortable and healthy environment • Optimizing building performance, reducing energy and water usage • Utilization of the latest smart building technology and occupant environmental control, including temperature control, lighting control, building envelope shading, acoustic and air quality by means of enhanced filtration system At AlfaTech, we have a multidisciplinary team of experts to assess and design projects with an integrated approach. Working along with owners, architects and other stakeholders, we examine every project with a comprehensive, systematic approach to meet the client’s sustainability, energy, water and environmental quality goals. AlfaTech goes beyond engineering – our suite of energy, water and sustainability assessment services creates projects that benefit the triple bottom line – people, planet and profit. We provide expert studies in all qualitative aspects of the built environment such as day lighting, thermal comfort, advanced lighting control design, and technology integration.
We examine every project with a comprehensive systematic approach to meet the client’s sustainability, energy, water and environmental quality goals.
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
ADVANCED SIMULATIONS We provide various advanced computer simulations to study wind patterns, thermal stratification and comfort issues in spaces, building façade studies and energy modeling to aid architects and owners make key decisions during the early stages of design.
• Façade Engineering • CFD/Wind Studies • Thermal Stratification Studies • Energy Concept Studies • Energy Modeling • Daylighting Modeling
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
CASE STUDY:
UBER MB 1 & 2 – LEED PLATINUM / WELL GOLD MI SS ION BAY HEADQUARTERS
San Franc i sco , CA
AlfaTech is currently involved in Uber’s innovative new San Francisco headquarters which is a new 420,000 square-foot, ground up office building in the Mission Bay district. We provided design/bid/build style Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering, lighting design, and Technology (low voltage, security, audio/visual) services, throughout the entire project. AlfaTech is part of the construction administration effort and served as the engineer-of-record for mechanical and electrical installations. We assisted the architectural design team with optimizing performance by assessing various utility, façade and wind studies. Life-cycle cost analysis, energy benchmarking, and computational fluid dynamics were critical tools to inform the design effort. The project is designed as an innovative, ultra-high performance building that focuses on an occupant-centric workplace and includes an elaborate IT infrastructure, a façade that responds to programmatic needs, an under floor air distribution system, a two-building atria system incorporating natural ventilation, and a central treatment system for collecting graywater and rainwater. The interactions between the occupants, the buildings, and the ambient, were at the heart of the architectural and engineering systems; targeting lower environmental metrics of 1,100,000 kWh in reduced energy use and 2,100,000 gallons in reduced water use.
• High-performance LED lighting with an occupancy driven network-based lighting control • Fuel cells redundantly powering building network operations • Solar domestic hot water system • PV-ready electrical system • Integrated building management system, including Smart Building Technology
• Significant reduction of building energy by means of combined hydronic chill beam and underfloor air system (UFAD) • Aggressive rainwater capture and retention. • Graywater reuse • Natural ventilation for main atrium social areas, creating a pleasant, open experience for employees and visitors. • Maximize use of day lighting to optimize workspace quality.
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
CASE STUDY:
LUCAS MUSEUM OF NARRATIVE ART Los Ange l es , CA
The Lucas Museum was conceived with the bold ambition to challenge the way our societies appreciate art museums. Inspired by its resolute mission, the engineering design blasted off with the vision to deliver a lasting, centenarian building in harmony with its site. The carbon zero design harnessed heat and cooling from the soil beneath the museum with over 700 vertical bores. This constituted the deepearth, pulsating aorta of the geothermal field. A second element of nature was introduced by way of a thermally active water pond, which increased the site’s innate cooling capacity. These features were modulated by the high-efficiency, heat recovery central plant that provided all-electric, simultaneous heating and cooling (and no gas-fired boilers). Environmental quality for prime spaces – galleries, state of the art theaters, and lobbies – were controlled with underfloor air-distribution and radiant floors. Smart controls gently nudged temperature and ventilation parameters to adjust to visitors’ comfort. The superstructure lifted off with an exterior façade that self-shaded the thermal shell, effectively reducing cooling demand. Curved onyxglass organically traced the rooftop which formed the solar PV field. At 365 kW capacity, the renewable energy source reduced an estimated 10-15% of the electricity demand and swung the carbon footprint negative. Ahead of its time, the Lucas Museum will open the doors as an eco-friendly, ‘net zero energy’-ready museum that gives back to the surrounding community.
• Geothermal loop • A solar energy system • Natural ventilation • Displacement system • LED lighting • Spectrally selective glazing
• Grass and native plants • Ecological ponds • EV charger • Rainwater harvesting • Energy efficient HVAC system • Hydronic bidirectional heating/cooling flooring systems
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
CASE STUDY:
DELTA PRODUCTS HEADQUARTERS Fremont , CA
Delta Products desired a new headquarters highlighting sustainability and energy efficiency with primary goals to showcase Delta Products’ innovation in a state of the art building blending the natural surroundings with sustainable building design. The Delta Americas Headquarters is a three-story 250,000 SF campus consisting of private offices, administrative, open workspace, conference/auditorium facilities, kitchen/dining areas, labs, office and warehouse. AlfaTech provided sustainable mechanical electrical plumbing engineering design services for this project focusing on the client’s desire to maximize natural ventilation and daylighting reduce water and energy consumption with a geothermal central plant and utilize radiant systems for primary space conditioning. AlfaTech conducted extensive CFD modeling to assist with sizing and locating windows around the building and their integration into a thermal tower ventilation strategy. The project also encompasses a photovoltaic system to balance energy consumption and achieve Net Zero Energy.
• Two passively conditioned, interconnected atria • Shaded facade with automated natural ventilation • Chilled sails and occupant- controlled underfloor air- distribution systems • High-performance LED lighting with an occupancy driven network-based lighting control
• Graywater reuse and rainwater catchment systems • Integrated building automation, controls and management platforms • Full air-side and water-side economizing • Fuel cells redundantly powering building network operations • Solar domestic hot water system • PV-ready electrical system
We believe making the world a better place is a responsibility we all share. And being able to do our part in the way we work is one of the best ways we can give back and have a positive effect on our environment. This means, not only do we always strive to provide the most sustainable solutions for our clients, but we are also always working on new, innovative and pioneering methods to bring sustainability to the next level, staying ahead of the curve in all types of projects in all the markets we serve.
Let’s leave the world a better place than we found it.
& Relevant Projects MARKETS 03
LIFE SCIENCES
L I F E S C I E N C E S
CONFIDENTIAL CL IENT | COVID19 TESTING LAB (BSL2)
Sunnyvale, CA
Type: Office, R&D
Major e-commerce client approached AT in Mid-April to aggressively install onsite virus testing labs. Parallel development of mobile modular labs and TI / brick and mortar labs for COVID19 testing. Satellite locations throughout the US are being established for quick testing turnaround following Federal CDC guidelines for virus testing labs which are BSL-2 biosafety level. Established laboratory operations and PCR processes to help control contamination. Develop a (1) line (1,000 samples), (2) line (7,500 samples) and (4) line (estimated 20,000 samples daily). Mechanical Team provided 15 ACH 100% exhaust with the DOAS and used cascade pressurization with the testing part of the lab being the most negative with pre-testing room second most negative, while pressurizing all adjoining spaces to eliminate cross contamination. IAQ Photocatalytic Virus Filters and final HEPAS on the supply air were also provided. Electrical Research and coordination with lab owner in development of lab tool matrix, In depth analysis of existing electrical service, metering of existing loads, in order to determine the best power source for new lab and its associated HVAC equipment. Also reviewed the backup power requirements and sizing UPS and generator requirements. Plumbing provided required eye wash system and fixtures with auto faucets. Team worked closely with Owner, Contractor, Vendors & City Planning to achieve TCO for pilot lab in 14 days (design and construction).
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NIAGARA BOTTL ING, LLC
Diamond Bar, CA
Type: R&D Laboratory Size: 382,000 SF
Niagara Bottling, LLC is a family-owned manufacturer of bottled water and soft drinks based in Ontario, California. They produce private label bottled water for a number of companies including Wal-Mart and Costco. As of 2017 Niagara was the largest supplier of private label bottled water in America. Niagara looked towards creating a unique experience for their staff at their new Corporate Headquarters Campus. The scope of work comprised of a core and shell renovation and simultaneous TI of Bldg. 1 (182,000SF), R&D and QA Lab in Bldg. 2 (20,000 SF), site improvements (80,000 SF), 500kW Campus E-Power System and lighting, power and EV charging renovations to a (176,000 SF) parking structure. The Lab comprised of Analytical Rooms, Micro Rooms, Q/A Lab, Sample Storage Rooms, Cold Storage Rooms, R&D Lab and office space. The main office building included a full-service staff cafeteria with waste composting system, Executive Offices, Private offices, Tasting Lounge/Kitchen, Conference rooms, Open Office Space, 3 Story main reception lobby, flex spaces, games rooms, (6) IDF rooms and a Main Server/MDF room.
L I F E S C I E N C E S
ABBVIE BIOTHERAPEUTICS (FORMERLY ABBOTT)
Redwood City, CA
Type: Data Center, Campus, Laboratory, Pilot Plant Size: 400,000 SF with central Data Center
AlfaTech was selected as a turnkey firm to design and build Abbott's 400,000 SF new headquarters campus. The facility now houses an Abbott spinoff company called AbbVie. This project includes a 4,000 SF raised floor data center, tenant improvement of offices, along with laboratory facilities, and vivarium (animal care facility). A pilot plant (cell culture and purification) was built on the first floor along with new laboratory facilities, offices, and service yard. AlfaTech was fully responsibly for programming, design and construction of this state-of-the-art campus for which the budget and schedule was guaranteed as a part of our highly successful single-source project delivery method.
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STANFORD UNIVERSITY CLARK CENTER R&D FACI L ITY
Palo Alto, CA
Type: R&D Laboratory Size: 200,000 SF
This 200,000 SF project is a multi-story building on the Stanford University campus dedicated to biotechnology research and development. The firm was responsible for the design of the HVAC, fume exhaust, building automation, and peer review of the plumbing/process piping systems.
L I F E S C I E N C E S
ALZA
Various Bay Area Sites
Type: Laboratories, cGMP Manufacturing, Vivarium, Office, Pilot Plant Size: 1, 000,000+ SF Sampling of Projects: Vacaville cGMP Facilities: • Original Manufacturing Building • Aqueous Tablet Coater • Fluid Bed Dryer • High Shear Granulation • Pharmaceutical Processing Area • Tablet Coating Process • Methylene Chloride Distribution Mountain View Facilities: • Buildings M2 & M3 Biocenter • M1 Pilot Plant & Research Center Palo Alto Facility: • Buildings M8 & M9 • Underground Tanks AlfaTech and AlfaTech team members have provided design services for various Bay Area sites listed above.
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GENENTECH
South San Francisco, CA
Type: Office, Laboratory, cGMP Manufacturing Size: 100,000 SF
AlfaTech provided a new $1.1 million, 2-story facility for animal research labs and support areas. The mechanical design features double-duct, double-fan, constant volume mixing boxes with HEPA filtration. In addition, the firm provided full facility design services for Genentech’s Vacaville campus under a Master Services Agreement. This work encompasses office space, laboratory and cGMP manufacturing.
GENENTECH* South San Francisco, CA
Type: R&D Laboratory
Small Portfolio Program ($10 mm and less construction value). Supported Genentech’s Small Project Portfolio program for the pharmaceutical research and manufacturing company’s South San Francisco Campus. Provided Architecture and Engineering planning, design and construction support for a wide variety of facility projects including research labs, GMP cold room upgrades, building condition assessment and upgrades, waste stream compliance and utility systems. Utility systems include electrical infrastructure, steam, compressed air, exhaust, fire suppression, domestic water, sanitary sewer, chilled water and plant gases
* Completed by AlfaTech principal during previous employment
HEALTHCARE
H E A LT H C A R E
SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Santa Clara, CA
Type: Medical Office Building Remodel; Skilled Nursing Facility & Psychiatric Facility; Master Plan and Survey Size: 120,000 SF / 14,000 SF The firm performed mechanical and electrical engineering design services for this 3- story medical office building which included converting existing office space into medical exam rooms, patient treatment rooms, physical therapy suites and a new pharmacy. An AIDS/ICH treatment clinic was provided; complete with patient treatment "negative pressure" isolation rooms. Significant HVAC upgrades where required for the renovation. New power and telephone/data distribution throughout the entire building was required and new lighting for the upgraded areas. A new fire alarm system was specified and the corridors were upgraded to bring the building up to current code requirements. The 14,000 SF consists of a Feasibility Study of the existing Don Lowe Pavilion to evaluate the potential for this site to be converted.
H E A LT H C A R E
UCSF MEDICAL CENTER – LEED GOLD
San Francisco, CA
Type: Hospital Size: 869,000 SF
AlfaTech provided services for a new, $1.4 billion, 289-bed hospital located in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco. The facility includes a 183-bed children’s hospital, a 70-bed hospital for cancer patients, a women’s hospital, a central utility, underground tunnel, bridge, helipad, and parking. In addition, the project includes an outpatient building, energy center, support.
H E A LT H C A R E
SAINT FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOTHIN BURN CENTER
San Francisco, CA
Type: Burn Center Size: 12-story hospital tower
AlfaTech provided engineering design services for several projects at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, a 12-story, 323-bed hospital tower, located in San Francisco, CA. SFMH is also a Dignity Health network member. Projects included converting an entire floor into the Bothin Burn Center, providing new OR rooms, remodeled psychiatry wing and MRI rooms. Additionally the firm has performed steam boiler and medical gas upgrades, pre-op recovery area, lobby & nurse’s station remodel, refrigerator & freezer replacement and office renovations. The new Bothin Burn Center is a 15,500 SF, 16-bed, intensive care burn unit on the 5th floor of the hospital. Bothin Burn Center is the largest in northern California, treating over 500 burn victims each year. This isolation unit features an independent ventilating system, minimizes the risk of outside contamination and maintains strict room temperature and humidity control.
H E A LT H C A R E
KAISER PERMANENTE
Bay Area, CA
AlfaTech has been involved in many projects for Kaiser Permanente over the past 20 years. These projects have been for hospitals, as well as medical office buildings, and include modifications, alterations and upgrades for patient rooms, labs, pharmacies, specialty units, and more. These Kaiser locations include:
• Kaiser SSF, MOB Generator • Kaiser SSF, ETO Sterilizer • Kaiser SSF, MOB Generator
• Kaiser Redwood City, HealthConnect • Kaiser San Rafael, HealthConnect
• Kaiser Santa Clara • Kaiser Santa Teresa • Kaiser San Francisco • Kaiser San Jose • Kaiser Daly City • Kaiser Antioch • Kaiser Oakland • Kaiser Richmond
Kaiser Medical Center, San Jose, CA
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GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
Los Gatos and San Jose, CA
Type: Isolation, NICU, Skilled Nursing, Cardiac Cath Lab; Hospital Expansion, Master Plan and Survey Size: 520 beds The firm performed systems analysis and recommended improvements for several projects at Good Samaritan Hospital. A complete infrastructure review and analysis was provided for the hospital mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems. Engineering documents for the proposed new NICU were reviewed for compatibility with the existing infrastructure, code compliance and constructability.
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Various Locations, CA
Type: Hospital, Clinic, Laboratory, Radiology Size: Various
AlfaTech has completed numerous projects for the Veterans Health Administration at sites throughout Northern California. These have ranged in size and scope from an 8,000 SF clinical lab renovation to an 180,000 SF primary care/ambulatory care center. Engineering services have included mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunication systems design, as well as infrastructure analysis.
H E A LT H C A R E
MLK WELLNESS CENTER
Los Angeles, CA
Type: Medical Office Building Size: 52,000 SF
AlfaTech is providing MEP engineering design services for the ground up construction of this project, which will be a two story, OSHPD 3, medical office building, approx. 52,000 SF. The second floor will be occupied by (02) two primary care tenants and first floor will comprise of approximately (06) six suites. The layout of the building will include the following programming requirement: • Ambulatory surgery center - 12,006 SF • Infusion – 1,914 SF • DI Analysis – 5,004 SF
• Pharmacy – 939 SF • Imaging – 1,515 FS • Specialty Care – 4,227 SF • Children Specialty – 2,688 SF • Wound Care – 2,658 SF
• Physical Therapy – 2,082 SF • Dental Services – 1,677 SF • Home Health – 861 SF • Behavioral Health – 1,332 FS • Education (Patient) Space – 2,454 SF
• Primary Care – 3,784 SF • Building support Areas • Outdoor surface (not covered) parking lot of approximately 100,000 SF
CORPORATE OFFICE
C O R P O R AT E O F F I C E
Type: New Site, Two High-Rise Office Buildings Size: 420,000 SF UBER | MISSION BAY 1 & 2 LEED PLATINUM, WELL GOLD San Francisco, CA
AlfaTech is currently involved in Uber’s innovative new San Francisco headquarters which is a ground up office building in the Mission Bay district. AlfaTech provided design/bid/build style Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering, lighting design, and Technology (low voltage, security, audio/visual) services, throughout the entire project. AlfaTech is part of the construction administration effort and served as the engineer-of-record for mechanical and electrical installations. AlfaTech assisted the architectural design team with optimizing performance by assessing various utility, façade and wind studies. Life-cycle cost analysis, energy benchmarking, and computational fluid dynamics were critical tools to inform the design effort. The project is designed as an innovative, ultra-high performance building that focuses on an occupant-centric workplace and includes an elaborate IT infrastructure, a façade that responds to programmatic needs, an under floor air distribution system, a two-building atria system incorporating natural ventilation, and a central treatment system for collecting graywater and rainwater. The interactions between the occupants, the buildings, and the ambient, were at the heart of the architectural and engineering systems; targeting lower environmental metrics of 1,100,000 kWh in reduced energy use and 2,100,000 gallons in reduced water use. • Chilled sails and occupant-controlled underfloor air-distribution systems • High-performance LED lighting with an occupancy driven network-based lighting control • Graywater reuse and rainwater catchment systems • Integrated building automation, controls and management platforms • Full air-side and water-side economizing • Fuel cells redundantly powering building network operations • Urban garden • Solar domestic hot water system • PV-ready electrical system The buildings' eco-friendly features consisted of: • Two passively conditioned, interconnected atria • Shaded facade with automated natural ventilation
Awarded Savings by Design Incentive
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CONFIDENTIAL CL IENT | AC
Confidential Location
Type: Campus Size: 752,000 SF
AlfaTech has provided full MEP design services for this confidential client. The project achieved LEED Platinum as per the City requirements for tenant improvements to all buildings. The project awarded design incentives provided by saving by design. This campus consists of: three interconnected, six-story office buildings with two levels of podium parking on the ground totaling 752,100 SF; 25,000 SF cold core and shell café building with full service commercial kitchen with variable flow system; six-story parking garage; open and collaborative environment with furniture systems; private offices; software/light-hardware labs in buildings 1 and 2 totaling 36,000 SF; server room with cooling redundancy; fitness center and wellness center, 10,000 SF each, in office tower 1 on level 3.
Awarded Savings by Design Incentive
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L INKEDIN | 222 2ND STREET – LEED PLATINUM
San Francisco, CA
Type: High-Rise Office and mixed-use Size: 450,000 SF
As the world’s largest Internet professional networking site, LinkedIn has grown exponentially since its start in 2003. For the past several years, AlfaTech has provided services for many of their offices worldwide. This 26-story tenant improvement project, is located in the heart of San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood at 222 Second Street. With this lease, LinkedIn brings together their R&D and sales teams, approximately 2,250 employees, under one roof. AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, Low Voltage, Audio Visual design and LEED fundamental and enhanced commissioning services services for this new ground-up project which includes extensive interior build-out of 20,000 sf of space dedicated to a contemporary kitchen, servery and seating as well as a state-of-the-art "All Hands" presentation room and complete Fitness Center, 2,209 sq. feet of ground retail, and two levels of subterranean parking.
222 Second St. is certified LEED Platinum.
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VISA | METRO 1, 2, & 3
Foster City, CA
Type: Offices Size: 349,000+ SF
AlfaTech is providing MEP engineering design services for the multiple phases of tenant improvements for Visa Metro Campus in Foster City. Buildings 1 and 2 each are12-story office buildings with attached 4-level parking garages. The design included several floors of office space, specialty rooms, restrooms, prayer rooms, meeting rooms, copy/work rooms and amenities spaces including a tech connection bar, 4,000 SF health/wellness center, cafeteria, and auditorium/lobby. There is an interconnecting staircase between the floors and a bridge connecting the two buildings. Services included mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; technology design, lighting design and construction administration.
VISA | 385 SHERMAN AVENUE – LEED GOLD
Palo Alto, CA
Type: Office Size: 60 ,000 SF
AlfaTech provided MEP engineering design services for this tenant improvement project for Visa in Palo Alto. The 3-story, mixed use building which also includes two subterranean parking levels. This project encompasses a combination of office and collaboration spaces for over 300 Visa employees including reception/lobby, conference rooms, telephone rooms, huddle rooms, copy/mail room, lounge and collaboration areas, breakroom/pantry, as well as prayer and mothers rooms.
Visa / Metro 1,2,3
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GOOP HEADQUARTERS
Santa Monica, CA
Type: Office Size: 80,000 SF
Goop is a natural health company owned by actress Gwyneth Paltrow. AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and technology design services for the tenant improvement of Goop’s new 80,000 SF headquarters which is located at the new Santa Monica Gateway Development. The project consists of executive offices, meeting rooms, open office space, hot yoga studio, (2) Full test kitchens, cosmetics laboratory, photo studio, R&D lab space (fume hoods, autoclaves, lab gas), QA space, showroom, Fashion area (Clothing rails, mock-up, seamstress), media walls, staff cafeteria, podcast studio, Edit Bays, IDF and main Server room. The program required extensive upgrades to the core and shell infrastructure to support the lab and kitchen requirements.
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WELLS FARGO – ABBOT DOWNING
Los Angeles, CA
Type: Office Size: 78,000SF
Abbot Downing has served the needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, and endowments. They partner with investors and advisors to manage the full impact of your wealth by crafting finely tuned strategies designed to deliver superior results over time. Abbot Downing manage a global portfolio of 39 Billion in assets. Abbot Downing occupy 78, 000 SF on the 52nd, 53rd and 54th floor of downtowns Aon Center. We provided MEP engineering for the project working with Gensler team. The project comprised of private offices, main board room, conference rooms, open office, server room, storage, reception foyer & lobby.
* Completed by AlfaTech principal during previous employment
K-12 EDUCATION
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CHRISTOPHER HIGH SCHOOL
Gilroy, CA
Type: New Construction Size: 140,000 SF For the Gilroy Unified School District, the firm completed the full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for this new 140,000 SF high school. The campus includes classrooms, a cafeteria, and a gym. The project which has achieved CHPS status, and Phase I of this project also received the Award of Excellence at the 2011 Leroy F. Greene Design and Planning Awards.
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SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Francisco, CA
Type: New Middle School Size: 70,000 SF
AlfaTech was provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology and solar photovoltaic engineering design services for “bridging” design and related services for a new Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School located at 2055 Silver Avenue in the Bay View District of San Francisco. The new approximately 70,000 SF middle school replaces an existing school site complex located at the same address that was demolished. The new facility was constructed under a Design-Build construction delivery method. AlfaTech provided MEP and Technology documents up to Design Development level in order to assist design-build contractors in preparing their engineered design build construction documents for DSA approval. The MEP/Technology design-build contractor will be the engineer of record.
SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Francisco, CA
Type: New, Modernizations Projects: • Dianne Feinstein Elementary • DeAvila Elementary • JFK Elementary Projects for the San Francisco School District have included new and modernizations, HVAC and Build Review projects.
Lincoln High School Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School
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SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Jose, CA
Type: Various Size: District Office, Twenty Schools Projects: • District Offices • Allen Elementary School • Almaden Elementary School • Ann Darling Elementary School • Booksin Elementary School • Broadway High School • San Jose High School Academy • Carson Elementary School • Edwards Elementary School • Empire Gardens Elementary • Grant Elementary School • Graystone Elementary School • Lincoln High School • Los Alamitos Elementary • Randol Elementary School • Reed Elementary School • River Glen Elementary School • San Jose Elementary School • Schallenberger Elementary School • Simmonds Elementary School
• Terell Elementary School • Willow Glen High School
The firm completed multiple projects for San Jose Unified School District, encompassing numerous schools, as well as the District’s administrative offices. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system improvements were part of an overall renovation program, with the exception of Ernesto Galarza Elementary, and Broadway Continuation High School, which were new schools. Design included electrical system for interim housing.
Lincoln High School
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BERRYESSA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Jose, CA
Type: Various Modernizations Size: Ten Schools Projects: • Brooktree School • Cherry Wood School • Laneview School • Northwood School • Piedmont Middle School
• Sierramont Middle School • Summerdale School • Toyon Elementary School • Vinci Park School • Youth Center
Projects for Berryessa USD have included mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems improvements. The firm completed these projects as one contract with the District. Laneview Elementary has been recognized by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS).
BERRYESSA USD - PIEDMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Piedmont, CA
Type: Roofing and HVAC Replacement Size: 73,400 SF
AlfaTech provided MEP services to assist Berryessa Union School District with the replacement of HVAC units and roofing for several buildings on the Piedmont Middle School campus. Scope included replacement of the existing equipment and equipment in the mechanical rooms' rooftop units, replacement of existing controls with new direct digital control system, and miscellaneous electrical work to disconnect the existing power and design new power for the new equipment. AlfaTech coordinated with the roofing consultant to incorporate and coordinate the HVAC replacement, and the existing conduits and power panels being removed and reinstalled in the same location on the roof for the roofing replacement portion of the project.
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SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Mateo, CA
Type: New Buildings and Modernizations Size: Six Schools
Projects: • Aragon High School • Burlingame High School • Capuchino High School • Hillsdale High School • Mills High School • San Mateo High School
The firm provided engineering design services SMUHSD which encompassed numerous schools. The firm has provided the District with technology master programming and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing standards. As well as, provided the design for their modernization and new buildings for Aragon High School, Capuchino High School, Hillsdale High School, and Mills High School.
Capuchino High School
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SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
Aliso Viejo, CA
Type: Campus Expansion Size: 200,000 SF
The firm is providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services for this university campus expansion project for Soka University which consists of two buildings. The 4-story, 100,000 SF STEM building will house teaching and science and research laboratories, classrooms, offices, a large auditorium, collaboration areas, meeting rooms, open study areas. The building’s instructional lab modules allow for interactive teaching and hands-on learning in this open, flexible, interactive and sustainable building.
The Resident Housing will be 4 stories and approximately 65,000 SF comprised of approximately 75 to 80 rooms and a rooftop patio.
Both proposed projects will be designed to accommodate a LEED Gold Building Certification, and an exterior architectural design pallet that will respect the current design features, landscaping and cultural aspects of the campus.
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OHLONE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – LEED-NC PLATINUM
Newark, CA
Type: New Construction Size: 130,000 SF
AlfaTech provided mechanical and electrical engineering master planning and full design services for the new, 130,000 gross square foot, 81-acre, multi-building campus in Newark. Our energy efficient design included the use of solar energy with roof-mounted PowerGuard 450kV photovoltaic panels, a large geothermal loop system for heating and air conditioning, highly efficient plumbing fixtures and an enthalpy wheel heat/energy recovery system. The MEP systems alone were responsible for 33 of the 55 of the LEED points attained to achieve a LEED-NC Platinum certification for this project (the first LEED Platinum community college in the country). The systems will help to save more than $2.6M in operating expenses over the next 25 years. The campus program includes the Learning Resource Center, student support services, administration, information services, a cafeteria & food services, student dining, language labs, classrooms, lecture halls, video conferencing, computer labs, an aerobics room, a fitness center, a bookstore, Health Services, nursing labs, science and environmental labs, cadaver storage, biology life sciences, and business & technology labs. Building Design and Construction Magazine 2009 Gold Team of the Year Award, Health Science and Technology Center • CCC/IOU Partnership's Community College Sustainability Best Practices Award Overall Sustainable Design Category of New Construction & Major Rehabilitation • Community College Facility Coalition (CCFC), Design Award of Merit, August 1, 2008 • Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal Structures, Best Green Project, October 1, 2008 • US Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Awards Environmental Hero, February 1, 2008 • California Construction Magazine Best of 2008 Awards Program, Winner, Green Building Category •
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USC, ROSKI SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN (PHASE 1)
Los Angeles, CA
Type: Higher Education Size: 15,000 SF
AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing & fire protection criteria engineering services for the first phase of this project Roski School of Art and Design encompassing 15,000 SF of offices and classrooms as well as reception area bringing together the school’s three graduate degree programs into one space. Due to the sensitive nature of the art which will inhabit the space, proper lighting and heating control was crucial to keep the integrity of the student's work.
USC, ROSKI SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN, EXPANSION SPACE (PHASE 2)
Los Angeles, CA
Type: Expansion Space Size: 1o,000 SF
AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing & fire protection criteria engineering services for the 10,000 SF expansion of the Roski School of Art and Design at University of Southern California. The expansion space includes large open plan gallery space, conference room and private offices. This expansion enables the school to present arts programming and public events within the Arts District neighborhood, contributing to the existing creative community.
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COLLEGE OF MARIN – LEED GOLD
Kentfield and Indian Valley, CA
Type: New Construction, Additions and Modernizations Size: 170,000+ SF Projects:
• Physical Education Building Remodel (Kentfield) – 44,000 SF • Science/Math/Central Plant Complex (Kentfield) - 60,000 SF • Transportation Technology Complex (IVC) – 10,000 SF • Main Building Complex (IVC) – 36,000 SF • Campus Master Planning for Kentfield and Indian Valley Campuses The firm was selected to provide all up-front engineering services relating to all planned bond projects including the master planning, district-wide energy modeling, district-wide mechanical, electrical and plumbing facility assessments and design standards for the District with projects totaling over 170,000 SF. We provided engineering design services and design and construction administration for the renovation of the Diamond P.E. existing complex. The project included new HVAC and electrical distribution. An energy management control system (EMCS) links directly to the new central campus EMCS system on the central part of the Kentfield campus. The project also includes a photovoltaic system which will either provide electrical for distribution in the building or supplemental hot water for the swimming pool. The Science/Math/Central Plant on the Kentfield campus includes a new energy efficient, geothermal underground / renewable energy HVAC system. The new 650-Ton, 340 vertical bore geothermal system provides heating and cooling via ground coupled water source heat pumps to the new Complex and Fine Arts buildings as well as two campus pools. The field was designed and phased for future expansion to support the entire Kentfield campus. The Transportation Technology facility on the Indian Valley campus required the total renovation of 10,000 SF which includes automobile technology repair facilities and instructional offices. The facility includes a radiant floor heating system and a solar thermal system to provide domestic hot water. In addition, the firm is working with the Kentfield campus on the Larkspur Annex to upgrade the electrical services and distribution to create a staging area for future campus construction.
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EVERGREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
San Jose, CA Type: New Construction and Modernizations Size: 100,000+ SF Projects: • New Learning Resource Center • Chemical Laboratory (Modernization) • Administration (Modernization) • New Fine Arts Center
The firm was contracted to perform various on-campus additions and renovations. The first project consisted of a new two-story Learning Resource Center containing open lab, distance learning, circulation and supporting area totaling 70,000 SF; basement containing Tech Support, Cable Studio of 7,500 SF and mechanical space of 3,000 SF. Our experience at this campus also includes design of MEP/Technology for a new 2,200 SF Fine Arts Center design. The firm also performed the remodel of the 2nd Floor (approximately 20,000 SF) which houses the campuses laboratory. In addition, a due diligence evaluation was conducted to document current and past operational problems, and will be used to determine potential system deficiencies based on the current building use and systems installed.
MIXED USE | RETAIL | HOSPITALITY
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300 GRANT AVENUE
San Francisco, CA
Type: Office, Retail Size: 73,500 SF
AlfaTech provided MEP design services for this 73,500 SF new, retail/office building in Union Square. The project consisted of the complete demolition of 290 Sutter and adjacent 272 Sutter and construction of a new ground up six-story structure with a basement.
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FLYTE
El Segundo, CA
Size: 580,000 SF
Flyte El Segundo offers more than 580,000 square feet of rentable space. The improvements surrounding this project re-positioning entailed a new plaza is being built between the two office towers which added new landscaping, raised wood platforms for outdoor dining options, Retail Food Service Establishments kiosks, an amphitheater, seating areas, shade structures, and space for food trucks.
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AMEX CENTURION LOUNGE SFO International Airport Terminal 3 San Francisco, CA
Type: Hospitality Size: 7,000 SF
AMEX wanted a unique, high-end lounge to accommodate its exclusive members and to be a destination locale within the new international terminal at SFO. AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, technology and security services for this high end 7,167 SF tenant improvement project, including kitchen, lounge and restrooms located in the Mezzanine level of Terminal 3. This is a LEED Platinum project.
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BENTLY HERITAGE DISTI LLERY
Minden, NV
MILL BUILDING Type: Manufacturing, Retail Size: 14,700 SF
Bently Heritage Distillery developed the Old Mill District into a state-of-the-art distillery for high grade whisky and spirits. The Mill Building, built in 1908, is the main production facility for fine whiskey. The structure consists of four, 24’ diameter by 50’ high steel plate silos as well as a 3 stories/ loft/ low basement unreinforced brick masonry structure. The first floor of each distilling silos were conjoined by removing portions of the skin of each silo. Distilling equipment is arranged vertically to enable a gravity fed distilling process. The brick structure contains the private and public tastings rooms and retail spaces. Portions of the existing floors were removed to create multiple height spaces.
CREAMERY BUILDING Type: Manufacturing, Retail Size: 15,000 SF
Bently Heritage Distillery developed the Old Mill District into a state-of-the-art distillery for high grade whisky and spirits. The existing Creamery Building was demolished with the exception of the historic brick façade. The new building has variable ceiling heights up to 34.5’ high. It houses a small public area, tasting rooms, restrooms, prep kitchen, and a second distillery operation for malting of grains, production of neutral spirits, storage and support functions, bottling, packaging and loading. The building responds to the various specific conditions required for the equipment it houses. A variety of conditions exist: open spaces with natural light and natural ventilation, enclosed high-fire hazard rooms, and tall spaces to house column-stills.
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