Project types
Engineering starts by understanding how the space will work
Use, occupancy, equipment and operation determine what each project must assess and which services it needs.
Bars
A bar shares requirements with food service, but hours, music, occupancy, food preparation and the specific premises change acoustics, ventilation, escape and services.
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Clinics and consulting rooms
Clinics do not all share the same accommodation or equipment. Consulting, treatment, sterilisation, diagnostics and support areas can require different technical conditions.
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Retail
The product, storage, customer service and equipment alter the requirements for electricity, HVAC, fire safety and internal logistics.
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Nightclubs and venues
Venues and nightclubs require early coordination of their surroundings, escape, acoustics, ventilation, power and fire safety.
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Schools and training centres
Student age, teaching type, occupancy and shared areas change the accommodation and technical requirements.
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Gyms
High occupancy, physical activity, music, impacts and equipment make ventilation, HVAC, acoustics, structure, escape and water particularly important.
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Hotels
Bedrooms, common areas, kitchens, pools and technical zones need different criteria and careful coordination with operation and construction phases.
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Industrial buildings
An industrial building is not defined by structure alone. Use, process, services, fire safety, power and future expansion must be coordinated from the outset.
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Offices
A flexible office, professional practice and customer-service centre have different densities and programmes. Occupancy guides comfort, air and energy.
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Hair salons
Hair salons combine electrical workstations, wash areas, storage and customer service. Layout must coordinate existing and proposed services.
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Car rental
A car-rental facility can combine customer service, parking, washing, services and vehicle routes. Feasibility depends on the programme and chosen site.
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Restaurants
Extract, ventilation, HVAC, power, fire safety, accessibility, escape, noise and health conditions can constrain restaurant premises and refurbishment.
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Workshops
A workshop is designed around its process. Equipment, lifting, power, extract, storage, waste, noise and circulation should be identified before design is settled.
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Homes and villas
HVAC, hot-water production, electricity and photovoltaic decisions affect space, cost, comfort and maintenance in residential projects.