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Willoughby Engineering is the continuing collaboration of a premier team of building engineering and high-performance design specialists who pool an array of high end design talents and technical expertise to be an industry leader in thinking, designing, and delivering high-performance solutions.

The group initially worked together at one of the world’s top integrated AE firms, where they engaged in some of the most prominent buildings and masterplanning projects around the globe. With these experiences under their belt, the team migrated to one of the largest engineering firms in the world, where they quickly became the lead global building systems and sustainability team for the Fortune 500 company and ENR Top 5 Design Firm.

The desire to pair their unique high-end design expertise and technical capability with a more personal level of service and client-focused approach led the group to brand WE, where they continue to help architects fulfill their visions on projects around the world utilizing their unique mix of creative approach, engineering ingenuity, superior customer service and technical engineering capabilities.

MISSION Willoughby Engineering has tasked itself with creating a new paradigm of quality when it comes to building engineering and high-performance design. The firm’s progressive approach utilizes an integrated design palette, including MEP/FP, sustainability, building physics, and masterplan engineering, that is brought to bear as early as the conceptual stage of projects, so that it can inform the architectural vision through an ethos of high-performance. By challenging conventional wisdom and the ideas of traditionally siloed architecture and engineering design, Willoughby Engineering blurs the line between these two disciplines, working collaboratively with architects and design teams to best produce truly integrated and high-performance buildings.

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WE | WILLOUGHBY ENGINEERING Chicago | Dallas

SERVICES

BUILDING ENGINEERING

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

Fire protection

Fire alarm

Building Automation System (BAS)

BUILDING SCIENCES

Facades

Renewable Energy

Geothermal

Solar Analysis

Wind Analysis

Passive Systems

Climate

Water Conservation

COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS

Energy Modeling

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Daylighting

Shading

Insolation

Occupancy Comfort

Thermal

Economic

Parametric System Analysis

SPECIALTY SERVICES

Energy Audits

Form finding

PEER Reviews

Existing Condition Assessment

Concept Design direction

Certification Consulting

China Green Star

LEED

Estidama


Willoughby Engineering is breaking old paradigms in building systems engineering and high-performance design services.

The firm’s progressive approach utilizes an integrated design process, including MEP/FP, sustainability, building physics, and masterplan engineering, informing architectural visions through an ethos of high-performance.

This is what makes WE different!!

• Real interest in informing architectural design from a performance perspective.We are often called on to participate in design efforts when the architectural design is still just anidea.

• We define High Performance and Sustainable design as its own discipline.We have people in-house whose only focus is the incorporation of these principles. We often arehired specifically for these scopes as a standalone service.

• You get the ‘A-Team’ dedicated to your project.As a benefit of our size we are able to assign our most senior leadership to work on your project.Additionally the team has worked together as a cohesive unit for over 5 years.

• 100+ Years of Combined Global Experience with the exuberance, creativity andnimbleness of a young firm.Breaking the mold of the standard MEP firm we have something to prove and our approach tobuilding design and engineering is perfectly suited to projects which also seek to raise the bar.

• We recognize the power and value of an integrated design approach.With roots stemming from working at an integrated A/E firm we understand the benefits of workingcollaboratively alongside the service providers outside our specialty. We currently have the benefitof working in the same office as Halvorson and Partners Structural Engineers and often seek toassemble complete building engineering teams for projects in this manner.


OUR DESIGN PROCESS

Collection of Meteorological Data and Climate Analysis: Existing, digital, meteorological time series of hourly wind, temperature, humidity, and solar radiation over a typical meteorological year or season, representative of the site is collected and analyzed to inform appropriate high performance measures.

There are several ways to optimize comfort and energy use in buildings spaces. Some of them are passive strategies which do not require energy to operate. Computer simulation is performed and the predicted environmental conditions of the site are established, then improvement strategies are proposed and evaluated.

Where traditional MEP design aspects are brought into the discussion. Develop strategies to enhance energy performance of lighting, equipment, mechanical and conditioning systems. Suggest and design strategies that will provide comfort to the building users but at the same time use the least amount of energy to operate.

Dollar by dollar, building energy use reduction strategies are more efficient for reducing the carbon emissions during the lifetime operation of a facility. But when feasible, we will propose and engineer renewable energy generation options for the building that are fully integrated with other systems.

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SELECT EXPERIENCE

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DIABLOS STADIUM, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO.

Architect: JAHN.

New construction of the 16,000 seat baseball stadium for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico team in Mexico City, Mexico. The project aims at high levels of building performance and sustainability with very low energy use goals, water efficiency, reuse and treatment, energy generation from renewable sources and a high waste diversion rates. WE provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection engineering services as well as building performance and sustainability assessments for the project.

Chicago | Dallas

MARKET SQUARE ARENA. INDIANAPOLIS, IN.

Architect: RTKL

The mixed use project consists of a podium and a 26-story tower for a total of 30-stories at approximately 322 feet tall. The podium consists of 1st floor Retail, Residential lobby and back of house spaces, 560 Parking spaces, and Outdoor pool. There will be 300 Residential Units in the tower in addition to residential amenities. Willoughby Engineering will be proving MEP/FP design and construction administration services.


MANUFACTURING AND OFFICE HQ BUILDING, NEVADA, US.

Architect: APTUS.

A confidential manufacturer’s new construction assembly plant and global headquarters building in the state of Nevada, USA. The total program area is 1,000,000 sf (93,000 sm) including assembly areas, automated parts storage/delivery, office, showrooms, theaters, food & beverage, outdoor theater and a helicopter pad. The project integrates highly efficient ventilation and air conditioning systems, on site generation, renewable energy and passive energy savings passive.



YH GLOBAL HQ BUILDING, SHENZHEN, CHINA.

Architect: RTKL ASSOCIATES.

Highly integrated 16 stories mixed use building including high-performance energy and water efficiency, passive energy design approaches and broader sustainability solutions. A technically advanced façade enclosure system integrated with the HVAC system is a key design aspect as a demonstration of excellence in building performance and technology..


THE ROYALE AT CASINO CENTER. LAS VEGAS, NV.

Architect: APTUS

The project consists of an 18 story mixed use development based on a modular construction system with an automated parking structure in downtown Las Vegas. Ground floor will have commercial spaces and the second floor offices. Floors 4 to 18, 280 apartment units and 320 parking spaces. The entire building will be pre-cast concrete made and assembled off site. Assembled units, including wet modules are trucked to the construction site and erected into place. Willoughby Engineering Scope: MEP/FP design and Construction Administration services. Status: Schematic Design Phase


DAYING INDOOR POOL, CHENGDU, CHINA.

Architect: AU MEGA.

Review and advise the local MEP/FP design team on the design for a new construction, 27-story large scale hotel including extensive indoor water ways and one of the largest indoor water parks in the world. The project consists of a free standing building housing a wave pool, aquatic related amusement rides and guest service areas. The building is planned to function as part of a resort hotel and tourist site. A key aspect of the design and consideration for this building are tight HVAC design conditions to mitigate condensation, and related maintenance and safety issues as much as possible. Area of the building: 34,000 square meters (340,000 square feet).


3300 MAIN APARTMENTS, HOUSTON, TX.

Architect: RTKL ASSOCIATES.

Building performance and systems evaluation of a new construction 30 stories apartment building in Midtown Houston. Analysis of HVAC systems options and energy performance, renewable energy opportunities and energy efficiency incentives to help inform the architectural design process.

PORT IMPERIAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, WEEHAWKEN, NJ, USA

Architect: RTKL

New construction of a mid-rise residential tower overlooking the Manhattan Skyline, forming part of the Port Imperial development area in New Jersey. The building consists of approximately 450,000 gross sf. (42,000 m2) of construction, three parking levels for 381 cars and seven residential floors with a total of 279 dwelling units. The design program also includes retail areas, resident amenities, and an extensive green roof with an outdoor pool. The Willoughby Engineering team has been providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Services, from concept, through construction documentation and currently Construction Administration Phases. The project is pursuing LEED Silver certification. Estimated Completion: 2014.



HOTEL ALLEGRO RENOVATION, CHICAGO, IL.

Architect: GREC.

Renovation of approximately 16,600 SF of public spaces and portions of the hotel exterior, including ground floor entry lobby and restaurant, the lobby level registration, lounge, restrooms and pre-function space, and the third level meeting rooms and restrooms. Exterior improvements include select replacement of the storefront system and stone cladding, refinishing of canopy, introduction of an extensive green roof system, sidewalk paving improvements, and exterior lighting.

BROOKLYN BOWL. CHICAGO, IL.

Architect: OKW

Located at 832 West Fulton Market in Chicago, an entire city block for a new 3 story building to suite a proposed bar, restaurant, bowling alley and entertainment venue. The gross building area is approximately 62,000 sq. ft., with an additional 27,250 sq. ft. of basement (parking). The project will pursue LEED certification. WE is providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection design and construction administration services in addition to Enhanced Commissioning and LEED Energy Modeling.


LA SALLE HOTEL RENOVATION, NEW ORLEANS, LA.

Architect: Campo and Associates.

Conversion of the existing 4-story 21,224 square foot hotel property into a 27 unit mixed income apartment project.


MOUNT PROSPECT HORIZONS, MT. PROSPECT IL.

Architect: Tom Brock Architects.

A new, three story, 92 unit, 95,000 square feet wood framed senior living facility in Mt. Prospect, IL. Services included electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering.


MULTIPLAZA. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

Architect: ARTURO DESPRADEL

The project consists of a new construction retail center owned and operated by Grupo Ramos to be located in the third largest city in the Dominican Republic. The enclosed area is approximately 20,000 m2, most of it located at ground level, with some program areas on level 2 consisting of retail shops, grocery store, movie theatres, food court, banks, etc. WE advised the client on energy use optimization of the project by looking at integration of lighting, mechanical, electrical, envelope and other strategies. Additionally, WILLOUGHBY ENGINEERING carried out water savings calculations and proposed water saving strategies for the project.


HUADU STREET WALK, HUADU, GZ, CHINA.

Architect: RTKL.

Willoughby Engineering provided several performance metrics in order to support performance driven design efforts at RTKL. Conceptual and design development analysis included climate analysis, vertical solar access analysis for serviced apartment building and residential building, horizontal solar access, building energy simulation, water efficiency, vertical shading studies, energy benchmarking, and HVAC concepts. Shading optimization for the challenging climate and beautiful atrium design was delivered on an iterative process with the design team. Shading options for the residential tower was evaluated based on building orientation and design properties suggesting preferred configurations based on energy performance.


IOWA RIVER LANDING, CORALVILLE, IA.

Architect: Pappageorge Haymes

Willoughby Engineering in providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering for several phases of a new 83,000 sq.ft. retail development in Coralville, Iowa. The project also includes offices as part of 143 acre development.


CDE MALL, PANAMA CITY, PANAMA.

Architect: RTKL

Willoughby Engineering performed a localized building simulation and analysis to learn more about the heat load generated by a transparent cover over the concourse areas of the mall comparing results for different envelope material properties and shading percentages. Properties such as solar and light transmission for light, medium, and dark printed patterns were tested and the results of this exercise provided performance information aiding in the selection of roof design and materiality.


INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL, NEW YORK, NY.

Architect: Perkins Eastman.

ILCS is a new construction of a 3-story, 37,000 square foot charter school in the Bronx Borough in New York City. The architectural program includes classrooms, labs, gathering spaces and green roofs. The building is being designed to accommodate a future addition of a 4th floor with minimal interruption to daily activities.


BRT DESIGN COMPETITION, CHICAGO, IL.

Architect: RTKL

WE joined RTKL Associates’ team along with Halvorson and Partners to develop a submission for the 2013 Burnham Prize Competition, an international design ideas competition which invited designers to submit visionary designs for Chicago’s panned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The team’s submission, “Halo,” was awarded an Honorable Mention. This represented an opportunity to step outside our more buildings-focused projects and think imaginatively about transportation design in our own city.

ompletion Date: NA


UBPA NORTH. SHANGHAI, CHINA.

Architect: JAHN

The 47,870 m2 complex is composed of 2 elements: a 24m high, podium with retail, office and other supporting facilities and an office tower, floating above it and reaching 80m at roof level and 88.4m at the top of the architectural screen. The first step taken to create a high performance icon was to develop an integrated building in which structural and mechanical elements are part of the design. UBPA North is a building in which the balanced use of passive and active measures to control the interior environment ensures the minimum material and energy use in the construction and operation of the building, thus drastically reducing carbon emissions.


UBPA. SHANGHAI, CHINA.

Architect: JAHN

The 51,300 m2 complex is composed of an 18m high retail podium, a triangular office tower, located along the City Square, reaching 90m at its top with the last occupied floor at 72m, and a hotel above the podium 39.6m tall. The team helped develop an integrated building in which the balanced use of passive and active measures to control the interior environment ensures the minimum material and energy use in the construction and operation of the building reducing resource consumption and carbon emissions.


SHENWAN STATION, SHENZHEN, CHINA.

Architect: JAHN

The project consists of a mixed used new construction development including four towers, indoor retail areas, an outdoor retail and entertainment plaza, a hotel, cultural facilities, business apartments and office spaces. The total GFA is 419,000m2 (office, retail, hotel, business apartment, cultural activities. Additionally, there will also be a basement retail of 43,000m2, and an underground transportation station. There will also be 1,680 parking spaces for motor vehicles. The project has high sustainability goals including LEED Gold, National Green Building 3-star Certification and Shenzhen Green Building Gold Design Certification.


LOT Z BUILDING, BEIJING CHINA.

Architect: JAHN

The conceptual design for the LOT Z project in the Beijing CBD consists of a highly integrated building including high-performance energy and water use strategies, passive energy design approaches and broader sustainability solutions where a technically advanced façade enclosure system integrated with the HVAC system is a key design aspect. The vision for the building will require close coordination between the architecture and engineering teams and will demonstrate excellence in building performance and technology. The tower is planned as a headquarters building integrating leasable office, retail areas, headquarter office, club, dining, conference, and multi-function spaces. The above-grade floor area is approximately 145,000 square meters (1.56M sq. ft) at 220 meters (827 ft) high.


LOT Z BUILDING, BEIJING CHINA.

Willoughby Engineering to date has provided conceptual design and early Schematic Design solutions for the Lot Z project where geothermal systems, façade, atrium ventilation, and other strategies were combined to provide maximum energy savings. A geothermal field is expected to offset the use of cooling towers providing additional water and space savings.


TENANT IMPROVEMENT.

77 W WACKER 32nd Floor Renovations

Jones Lang LaSalle Chicago

YOGA 6 - CLYBOURN

Interiors Rob Nelson AD. Chicago

77 W WACKER

Lobby Restaurant Klak Architecture Chicago

YOGA 6 - RIVER EAST

Interiors Rob Nelson AD. Chicago

SMALL PROJECTS

WALGREENS STORE

OKW Architects Skokie, IL

LONG GROVE HOUSE

Lazlo Simovic, Architects Chicago

BRT DESIGN COMPETITION

RTKL Chicago

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PBC Chicago


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