AlfaTech Big Book – Education (K-12 & Higher Ed)

INNOVATIVE IDEAS | INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS | SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS

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OVERVIEW / Profile & Services

02 Sustainability

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Markets & Relevant Projects

K-12 Education

Higher Education

OVERVIEW 01

Profile & Services

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

L E A D E R S H I P

JEFF F INI , P E , MB A F ound e r a nd Ch a i rma n

T IM CHADWICK , P E , L E E D A P C EO , S a n J o s e Me c h a n i c a l E n g i n e e r

V I C A. S I B I LLA, P E , L E E D A P Ch i e f S t r a t e g y a nd De v e l opmen t O f f i c e r

DIARMUID HARTLEY , L E E D A P Manag i ng Pa r t ne r , Los Ange l e s Mechan i ca l Eng i nee r

SAI ED NAZERI , P E , C PD , L E E D A P Ma n a g i n g P a r t n e r , S a n F r a n c i s c o Me c h a n i c a l E n g i n e e r

TG DAVALLOU, L E E D A P Ma n a g i n g P a r t n e r , S a n F r a n c i s c o Me c h a n i c a l E n g i n e e r

KEVIN KEYFAUVER, PE, LEED AP Ma n a g i n g P a r t n e r , Mon r o v i a Me c h a n i c a l E n g i n e e r

GERALD D. HARTFORD, JR , P E , L E E D A P , G PD Ma n a g i n g D i r e c t o r , S a n D i e g o Me c h a n i c a l E n g i n e e r

R I CH GARRI SON Ma n a g i n g P a r t n e r T e c hno l o g y

EL I ZABETH MONT I , MB A S en i o r P r i n c i p a l , Co r po r a t e Bu s i n e s s De v e l opmen t

V INCE TARANGO , I E S , I A L D Ar ch i t ec t u r a l L i gh t i ng Sou t he r n Ca l i f o r n i a

ROHINI PENDYALA, M I E S A r c h i t e c t u r a l L i g h t i n g No r t h e r n C a l i f o r n i a

MA R K E T S

MA R K E T S

MEDIA + ENTERTAINMENT

CORPORATE TI + CAMPUS

AVIATION

HEALTHCARE

K – 12 EDUCATION

CULTURAL + SPECIAL PROJECTS

HIGHER EDUCATION

PUBLIC / CIVIC

RESIDENTIAL + MULTIFAMILY

INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING

MISSION CRITICAL

LIFE SCIENCES

S E R V I C E S

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

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN

OF A BUILDING RETRO COMMISSIONING

ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING

TECHNOLOGY

COMMISSIONING / ENERGY SOLUTIONS

CONS TRUCT I ON

OCCUPANCY

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DES I GN

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 PLAT INUM / WELL GOLD MI SS ION BAY HEADQUARTERS

San F ranc 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 NARRAT IVE 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 F remont , 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.

MARKETS 03

& Relevant Projects

K-12 Education

Higher Education

K-12 EDUCATION

K - 1 2 E D U C AT I O N

CHRI STOPHER 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.

K - 1 2 E D U C AT I O N

SAN FRANCI SCO UNI F IED SCHOOL DI STRICT

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 FRANCI SCO UNI F IED SCHOOL DI STRICT

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

K - 1 2 E D U C AT I O N

FRIENDS SCHOOL

San Francisco, CA

Type: Change-Use Size: 87,000 SF

This extensive change-use project is a retrofit of the original Levi Strauss building, built in 1908, that transformed it from a factory into a bustling K-8 school. This 3- story structure includes a cafeteria, classrooms, admin spaces, a library, a gym, and a theater. Sustainable features include four thermal towers and a radiant heating system, both controlled by a BMS. Use of natural resources and passive systems resulted in 17.3% greater performance than the Title 24 baseline. The project was designed to meet LEED Gold certification.

Lincoln High School

K - 1 2 E D U C AT I O N

LOS GATOS – SARATOGA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DI STRICT

Los Gatos, CA; Saratoga, CA

Type: Modernizations Size: Two Schools

AlfaTech provided MEP and Technology design standards for two schools in the district. Los Gatos High School benefitted from the modernization of an existing three story building, gym, performing arts center, and new girls locker room. At Saratoga High School, the firm provided modernization of various HVAC systems and upgraded main electrical service.

Lincoln High School

K - 1 2 E D U C AT I O N

EASTS IDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DI STRICT

San Jose, CA

Type: New High School Campus Size: 240,000 SF

The firm provided engineering design services for the new Evergreen High School campus consisting of seven buildings totaling 240,000 SF. These include two-story classroom structures, administrative offices, a library, large and small gymnasiums, a multi-purpose and cafeteria facility, and a performance art and music building. Among the other amenities are a swimming pool facility, locker room facility, football stadium and two softball fields.

Lincoln High School Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School

K - 1 2 E D U C AT I O N

SAN JOSE UNI F IED SCHOOL DI STRICT

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

K - 1 2 E D U C AT I O N

BERRYESSA UNION SCHOOL DI STRICT

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.

K - 1 2 E D U C AT I O N

SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DI STRICT

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

K - 1 2 E D U C AT I O N

CARLMONT HIGH SCHOOL MUS IC & ARTS – LEED GOLD

Belmont, CA

Type: Music & Arts Center Size: 25,000 SF

Provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing/fire protection engineering services for this new 25,000 SF music center facility with 40 kW Solar PV. The facility will include classrooms and an auditorium along with support areas. This project achieved LEED Gold status.

Aragon High School

CAMPBELL UNION HIGH SCHOOL DI STRICT

San Jose, CA

Type: Performing Arts Centers Size: 5 schools

Projects: • Branham High School • Leigh High School • Del Mar High School

• Prospect High School • Westmont High School

AlfaTech provided mechanical, plumbing, electrical and technology engineering services for five new performing arts centers. Each performing arts center is a new theater complex of 9,000 SF for 200 seat capacities with lobby, seating, main stage, backstage area, green room, changing rooms, AV control room and all necessary supporting areas. Energy efficient “green building” Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) requirements were incorporated into the base of MEP design and AlfaTech provided MEP document requirements for CHPS certification to the LEED consultant.

Prospect High School

K - 1 2 E D U C AT I O N

BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREP – SOBRATO CENTER

San Jose, CA

Type: New Construction, Humanities & Art Center Size: 49,700 SF

The Sobrato Center for Humanities & the Arts is a new building dedicated to the school’s art and music programs and features a thrust-stage and 440-seat theater. The theater facilities also include an orchestra pit, fly space, full off-stage space, and a full shop for set building. A second “Black Box” theatre, which is used for smaller and more experimental productions, Sanguine Humours performances and student- directed or student-written one-act plays, seats between 90 and 130 people.

Aragon High School

CHI LDREN’ S DAY SCHOOL

San Francisco, CA

Type: Renovation and Additions Size: 23,000 SF

AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sustainable design for this extensive project incorporating interior and central core renovations, capital repairs, and classroom additions to the historic St. Joseph's Hall, the three-story building at the core of the Children's Day School campus. One of the sustainable features was a solar glass wall and canopy added to the school’s main south facing wall and covered by a double-skin PV glass facade which generates power for the classrooms.

Prospect High School

HIGHER EDUCATION

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N

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

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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

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California Construction Magazine Best of 2008 Awards Program, Winner, Green Building Category

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N

USC, ROSKI SCHOOL OF ART AND DES IGN (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 DES IGN, EXPANS ION 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.

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N

SOKA UNIVERS ITY 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.

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N

POMONA COLLEGE | SMITH CAMPUS CENTER

Claremont, CA

Type: Higher Education Size: 65,000 SF

This project consisted of tenant improvements made to the Smith Campus Center at Pomona College. Several areas and challenges were undertaken.

In the basement, approximately 8,400 square feet of office space was converted to a pub-type setting. The living area was upgraded with new ceilings, lighting, and air- conditioning to provide a more inviting atmosphere.

The Coop restaurant was entirely upgraded, including a new glass-enclosed space and kitchen. Exposed ductwork was worked into the architectural scheme to create an excellent atmosphere.

Awards:

• International Illumination Design Award of Merit, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), Regional, 2008. • Illumination Design Award, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), Michigan Chapter, 2008.

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ACUI Facility Design Award

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N

UNIVERS ITY OF CAL I FORNIA, IRVINE | MESA COURT HOUS ING AND DINING – LEED PLATINUM

Irvine, CA

Type: Residential, Mixed Use

Specific team members completed a $98 million dollar student housing and dining project for the University of California, Irvine called Mesa Court Housing and Dining project. The project consisted of three towers, six-levels each, over 300 living units, with a complete podium for dining, and a lower level for mechanical, loading dock, shop, maintenance, building staff offices, meeting rooms and shower-toilet facilities.

Some major design features include natural ventilation in all living units on Level 2 through 6, as well as all Demand-Controlled Ventilation (DCV) hoods on dining and restaurant Level 1 .

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N

WEST VALLEY COLLEGE

San Jose, CA

Type: New Construction Size: 30,000 SF

The firm provided MEP and Technology engineering design services for this new, two-story 30,000SF technology building featuring a mechanical data room, classrooms, computer labs, distance learning labs, laboratories, lecture hall, and multi-purpose spaces.

CAL I FORNIA STATE UNIVERS ITY, BAKERSF IELD

Bakersfield, CA

Type: New Construction Size: 153,000+ SF

The firm provided full engineering design for the new Stern Library. This library features a workshop space with a clean booth, a television studio, and a sound recording booth. All new engineering systems were connected to central campus facilities, which included mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N

CITRUS COLLEGE | MATH & SCIENCE BUI LDING

Glendora, CA

Type: Higher Education Size: 34,000 SF

This project consists of a new stand-alone 34,000-square-foot Math & Science Building for Citrus College located in Glendora, California. The project includes classrooms, laboratories, and spaces for biology, chemistry, math and physical science programs.

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N

ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE | HEALTH & SCIENCE BUI LDING

Lancaster, CA

Type: Higher Education Size; 94,240 SF

This project consists of a new science laboratory and office building of 94,240 square feet located in Lancaster, California. The project includes 44,706 square feet of laboratory space with the remaining square footage consisting of offices and other non-laboratory spaces including a planetarium. The building has a very unique shape and a very large footprint. It is also in the relatively harsh high desert area of Southern California which presents HVAC design issues among others. Due to the nature of chemicals involved in the laboratories, and high desert winds, a sophisticated wind tunnel test was performed to assure proper exhaust air location and treatment.

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT | STUDENT SERVICES CENTER

Palm Desert, CA

Type: Higher Education Size: 45,000 SF

The firm provided MEP engineering design services for a new two-story building consisting of approximately 45,000 square feet. The building includes new smart classrooms, office space, administration for student services, and a new bookstore.

A photovoltaic system is located on the roof of the building to supplement the primary electrical service and feed excess power back into the public grid. A central elongated skylight also makes very effective use of day-lighting. The building exterior has been designed with wall fins to provide window shading in this very hot climate.

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EL CAMINO COLLEGE | MATH & SCIENCE BUI LDING

Torrance, CA

Type: Higher Education Size: 105,000 SF

The firm provided complete mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical engineering consulting services for this project. The building is 105,000 square feet with two floors above grade and a basement. The building will be completely renovated. Once complete, the building will house the main technology server array in a state-of-the-art data room complete with a dedicated chiller system utilizing hot and cold aisles within the room and new UPS systems and emergency generators for redundant backup. The UPS systems utilize N+1 technology. In addition, the building has an observatory on the roof. The HVAC design includes sophisticated isolation techniques to prevent vibration transmission to the extremely sensitive telescopes. The budget for the project is $40 million.

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EL CAMINO COLLEGE | INDUSTRY & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER

Torrance, CA

Type: Higher Education Size: 105,090 SF

This completely renovated space houses industry and technology programs as well as the IT Services office. The $38.3 million facility offers 70 classrooms and 24 labs that provide access to 209 new computers, training equipment, and associated tool rooms for drafting, fashion, and cosmetology programs. Administration of justice, architecture, automation robotics / manufacturing, engineering tech, fire tech, EMT, electronics /computer hardware tech, and the observatory are also located in the building. The project included a complete new fire alarm system design for submission to DSA.

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STANFORD UNIVERS ITY | CLARK CENTER

Palo Alto, CA

Type: New Construction, R&D, Biotech Facility, Office and Administrative Space Size: 200,000 SF

This award-winning project is a multi-story building on the Stanford University campus dedicated to biotechnology research and development. It is a state-of-the- art facility designed to bring together researchers of different disciplines in order to foster new ideas as opposed to the process of traditional research facilities. AlfaTech was responsible for the design of the mechanical systems, and peer review of the plumbing/process piping systems.

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STANFORD UNIVERS ITY CAMPUS

Palo Alto, CA

Type: New Construction , Additions, Renovations Size: 200,000+ SF

Projects: • Law School / Cowell Area Utilities • Mechanical Engineering Department Building

• Environmental Safety Facility • Graduate School of Business • Medical Center Teaching Hospital • South Hall Cafeteria

The firm provided engineering services for a multitude of buildings on the Stanford University Campus. For the Mechanical Engineering Building, the firm provided new systems for existing 46,000 SF two story building. For the Law School Building, the firm provided a feasibility study of campus steam/chilled water to a new Student Health Center, a new Student Services Building, and a proposed Law School Student Center. The firm provided design for a new 50,000 SF, 3-story building to house the Graduate School of Business. The Keck Laboratory was a new 72,000 SF, three-story lab. The firm provided additions & renovations to the Medical Center Teaching Hospital. The firm also provided design services for a new Environmental Safety, 30,000 SF hazardous waste monitoring & storage facility, and systems renovation to the South Hall Cafeteria.

STANFORD UNIVERS ITY, AUXI LARY L IBRARY Livermore, CA

Type: New Construction, High Security Storage Library Size: 38,000 SF

The firm was a key part of the mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, and security design team for this state-of-the-art, 38,000 SF building which is the most secure facility of its kind in the West. Designed to protect over a $1 billion worth of books and journals, the building will maintain archival conditions of temperature and humidity to preserve the books for a minimum of 200 years. Exact temperature and humidity control and attention to detail are keys to preserving this treasure trove of academic knowledge.

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MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE

Monterey, CA

Type: New Construction and Modernizations

Projects: • New Child Development Center Building • Modernization of Administration Building • Modernization of Computer/Business Center • Modernization of Lecture Forums • Modernization of Gymnasium • Modernization of Humanities Building • Modernization of Performance Art/Theater Building

Monterey Peninsula College is an ongoing client. AlfaTech provided MEP and Technology engineering design services for this project. One project included providing design for new site utilities upgrades including new 21KV distribution system, new communications and power distribution to building, gas, water, storm drain, and grey water systems coordination. The project scope also included energy efficient gym lighting, theater lighting, exterior lighting and energy control systems for targeted areas on campus. The lighting was designed with integrated occupancy sensors, photosensors and building management system control for maximum energy savings.

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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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DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE

Pleasant Hill, CA

Type: Higher Education Size: 80,000 SF

AlfaTech provided full MEP/FP engineering design and sustainability services for this 80,000 SF educational facility. This facility houses a wide range of services and amenities for the college. This colleges includes admissions office, career center, food services, School of Hotel & Restaurant Management, and the dean’s office. Some of the sustainable features include: natural ventilation, radiant floor, chilled beams, and a high efficiency central plant.

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SKYL INE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

San Bruno, CA

Type: New Construction, Modernizations Size: 155,000+ SF

Projects: • New Science Annex - 21,236 SF • New Student Union Building – 43,750 SF • New Facility Maintenance Building – 15,000 SF

• Building 7 Modernization – 35,000 SF • Building 8 Modernization – 35,000 SF

• Bridging Documents – New Cosmetology/Wellness/Athletics Building, New Administration/Instructional Building, New Automotive Technology Automatic Transmission Building, Building 8 Gateway Portal, North/East/West Campus Gateways, Demo of Northern Buildings, Parking Lot and Roadway Modifications The firm provided mechanical and electrical engineering services for new construction and renovation projects on the Skyline Campus for both the traditional ‘design-bid-build’ and for ‘design-build’ project delivery method. (Student Union) and 21,236 SF Science Annex Building. The building accommodates the following services: bookstore, common reception area, associated students offices and senate chambers, student activities offices and storage, multi-cultural center, security office, food service, meeting center, student health services and information, chemistry department with labs, biology department with labs, and a bridge connection. The gross building area is approximately 63,000 SF. We also provided the bridging documents for the above “Design Build” projects on the campus, including the new 43,750 SF Student Support and Community Center

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UNIVERS ITY OF CAL I FORNIA, DAVI S GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Davis, CA

Type: New Construction Size: 83,000 SF

This 83,000 SF complex houses the UC Davis Conference Center and Maurice J. Gallagher Jr. Hall, home of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM). The first LEED Platinum-certified MBA facility in California, the GSM offices comprise three stories and the two-story conference center includes a restaurant, office space, meeting rooms, and a one-story ballroom. It also includes a geothermal system.

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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.

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SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE | STUDENT SERVICES BLDG Santa Rosa, CA

Type: New Construction Size: 80,000 SF

The firm provided mechanical and electrical engineering design for this project which is slated for USGBC LEED certification, including a geothermal underground / renewable energy HVAC system. The building incorporates sustainable design elements, and the program includes offices, food service, kitchen, student dining, information services, and a bookshop. The building features two heavy use kitchen areas with a combined capacity to serve 420 faculty, staff, and students. Both kitchens have type I (grease) and type II (vapor) exhaust systems. All the type I exhaust hoods feature UV lamps to reduce overall grease exhaust and the exhaust systems feature Halton fans with Pollution Control Units to further reduce the amount of grease exhausted to outdoors due to sidewall discharge. Make up air to the kitchens is provided through the general building outside air make up system which uses energy recovery units (enthalpy wheels) to provide increased outside air (300% beyond code minimum) to each zone air conditioned by heat pump units. The heat pump units are coupled with a closed loop geothermal field, with vertical bores 250 feet deep, and provide air conditioning for the whole building.

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SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE | CUL INARY ARTS BLDG Santa Rosa, CA

Type: New Construction Size: 70,000 SF

AlfaTech provided mechanical and electrical engineering design for this project which includes four restaurant grade kitchen/classroom areas, student lecture classrooms, and office area for administrative staff. The building features four teaching kitchen areas each with a capacity for approximately 25 students. All kitchens have type I (grease) and type II (vapor) exhaust systems. All exhaust systems for the kitchens feature Variable Flow Hoods which considerably reduces exhaust fan energy consumption. All kitchen make up air is provided by a 50,000 CFM Air Handling Unit with FanWall technology that allows the air flow range to vary from 700 CFM to 50,000 CFM by using an asymmetrical VFD assignment to the FanWall fan array. This type of airflow volume flexibility allows the Air Handling Unit to provide make-up air to one hood in the entire kitchen or all the hoods in the four kitchens. Air conditioning is achieved through the use of zoned heat pump units water cooled through two closed circuit cooling towers. The building will be equipped with a solar thermal array sized to provide all domestic hot water needs of the building, including the kitchens.

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CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCI SCO

San Francisco, CA

Type: New Construction Size: 537,000 SF

The firm provided master planning and infrastructure design services for the City College of San Francisco’s new Ocean Avenue campus. The campus will house eight new buildings including a performing arts center, advanced technology building, joint use facility, central plant (part of joint use building), classroom building, dormitory, and bookstore totaling 437,000 SF. The College’s project goals included the buildings be designed and certified to a minimum LEED Silver rating. We also provided MEP, and sustainable design for the AIA Award Winning, new performing arts complex spanning 100,000 SF. Targeting LEED Silver.

Green Features: • Radiant Heating & Cooling • Green Roofs • Natural Ventilation • Photovoltaics