MEP Design
HVAC
The HVAC system is a key mechanical component that puts you in control over temperature and humidity. HVAC systems are one of the most expensive parts of a building’s operation, therefore an efficient design is mandatory to minimize your energy and gas bills while maintaining a great result.
Our firm’s consultants ensure that not only do the HVAC mep designs provide maximum efficiency, but also comply with building codes to ensure quick and pain-free city approval. The design encompasses multiple levels including floor plans, air and water riser diagrams, equipment specification, and construction requirements.
Some of our HVAC services include mechanical drafting and design, mechanical detailing, 3D REVIT modeling, schematic heating, and cooling system design, heating and cooling equipment selection heat loss and/or gain calculations, plant room layout design, and duct layout drawings.
Electrical Design
Electrical design is the process of planning and creating electrical equipment such as electrical components, lighting equipment, power systems, mechanical powers, panel board schedules, electrical riser diagrams, and telecommunications infrastructure.
An accurate electrical design plan is crucial to accurately measure the energy usage of each component in the building, allowing to optimize for maximum efficiency. Our engineers are experts in electrical design and are well-versed in alternative energy sources such as solar panels, helping you to achieve high efficiency with your plan and reduce energy costs as well as maintenance requirements.
Our electrical design services include electrical schematics, power and lighting plans, interior lighting and exterior lighting, electrical site plans, riser diagrams, electrical panel schedules and distribution panels, wiring diagrams and power distribution systems.
Plumbing Design
A plumbing design addresses two systems; one that supplies water and one that gets rid of waste. An efficient plumbing system provides water to the necessary sections of a building with the right flow and pressure while saving water and energy resources. An accurately sized system can minimize pumping costs, and an efficient water usage system reduces the heating bill. The system can be further improved via water-saving upgrades such as rainwater collection tanks, low-flow plumbing features, and greywater recycling systems.
Our engineers develop professional plumbing designs adhering to local design codes while being optimized for maximum efficiency. We offer plumbing and drainage drafting services design and drafting services for domestic water, plumbing set up of natural and LP gas piping drafting, compressed air and medical gas system plan drawings, demolition and existing plan drawings, isometrics, riser diagrams, schematics, and schedules.
Title 24
Title 24 is a collection of energy standards created by the California Building Standards Commission in 1978, that strives to make buildings more energy-efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The standards are updated every three years. In 2020, the main purpose is boosting energy efficiency, saving consumers money, and improving air quality.
S3DA Design has experienced engineers who design to meet those goals, using the latest technology and years of experience. Some of our Title 24 services include Title 24 calculation, remodeling lighting, Title -24 envelope, and Title 24 mechanical.
Solar Design
Solar power is increasingly popular, particularly in California which has made solar power mandatory for newly designed homes as part of Title 24, Part 6. Solar power reduces your energy bills, however, installing the system and getting it right is challenging.
Our engineers assist you with picking the right system and designing for efficiency. As MEP and structural design experts, we are particularly well-positioned to take care of all such requirements from start to finish.
Fire Protection
Fire is the greatest enemy of buildings, thus it is important to prepare and protect against it. There are strict fire protection guidelines, and designs must meet local codes.
Our experts design for fire protection with maximum efficiency and minimum costs in mind, incorporating measures to prevent fire or minimize damage in case of an outbreak. We design for fire alarm systems containing the necessary sensors and devices to detect fire, as well as accommodate fire exists.
Need help with your structural design?
Evan Wyatt Bliss
Owner & Design Director at STUDIO BLISS LLC
“S3DA Design is one of the best structural and MEP design companies we’ve worked with. Their entire team always delivers us projects of exceptional quality while staying on schedule and under budget. They offer full package design services as well and virtually handle any design projects. We have chosen to work with S3DA Design on our projects”
Chris Cox
Chief Consultant, Development & Planning at BeGreenLegal Cannabis Consulting
“S3DA contacted me through LinkedIn and while I am usually skeptical of cold messages, I was in need of an MEP engineer so I thought I would give them a shot. After more than a year of working on several projects with their team, I have found them to be responsive, reasonable with timelines and budgets, and willing to stand behind their work. While there are many good engineers out there, S3DA’s customer service stands out as a valuable resource.”
Joe Serrano
CEO/Exec. Director at TentMakers Inc./ReCycled Housing
S3DA Design is a very critical engineering partner for us and our clients because of their attention to detail and professional relationship building skills. They have a very sincere concern for the quality of their work and satisfaction of their clients. Our company provides residential design services requiring the services of a professional structural engineering firm. We have worked with other engineering firms in the past, but S3DA Design has out performed all competitors on several fronts including pricing. But more importantly, it is S3DA’s relationship building and communication skills that have impressed me the most. They sincerely care about the quality of their work and the satisfaction of their clients. I highly recommend them and their work.
Brenda Hurley
Licensed Realtor at Excel Realty
S3DA is a very conscientious engineering firm with the mindset of coming up with the best solutions for its clients that are effective and cost-efficient. I would recommend S3DA to support your structural designs on your project.
Belal Siddiqui
Owner of Mobius Designs
S3DA Design team are a good hard working group of professionals. They provide great communication, drawings and feedback during all aspects of the design and permitting process. I have worked with them on multiple commercial and residential projects and they always deliver in a timely manner and are priced very well. I recommend using them on any project. Their drawings are methodical and easy to understand, which makes the job easier for everyone!
Steve Poehlein
Chief Designer at sp design+build
I truly enjoy working with the S3DA Design team. We have completed several projects and they are professional, communicative, and expedient. They deliver good solutions quickly for a competitive price. Their work usually passes plan check on the first submittal. I highly recommend the S3DA Design team.
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Principle at Locale Real Estate
S3DA Design did a great job for my team and me on structural engineering analysis. They were very responsive and easy to work with. The work product he provided was excellent and thorough, and the project plans we submitted passed a tough Building Department review. I would highly recommend S3DA Design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our firm’s consultants ensure that not only do our HVAC designs provide maximum efficiency, but also comply with building codes to ensure quick and hassle-free approval from the authorities of California. For more details, please connect with our experts.
Our HVAC design services in California comprise multiple levels including floor plans, air and water riser diagrams, equipment specification, electrical design and construction.
Yes, we’re adept at it. Our engineers develop professional plumbing experts adhering to local design codes and delivering maximum efficiency.
Yes, of course. Our MEP designs meet the energy standards created by the California Building Standards Commission. We make sure buildings are energy-efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
We plan and create electrical designs that include lighting equipment, electrical components, power systems, panel board schedules, mechanical powers, electrical riser diagrams, and telecommunications infrastructure.