This newly constructed credit union was designed by Mente Sowell Architects.  MEP Engineering, Inc. served as the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering subconsultant on this 8,700 square foot commercial building.

• Project included a 35-ton split system
• Furnaces were used for the heating system
• Credit Union includes a flex community room used for meetings, conferences, and training events
• Facility is equipped with energy efficient LED lighting. With strict City Codes regarding outside lighting, this required an extensive amount of coordination with the City of Austin permitting department.

Project Title:  Amplify Credit Union – Esperanza Crossing

Project Location:  Austin, Texas

Owner:  Amplify Credit Union

Project Size:  87,000 SF

Total Project Cost:  Undisclosed

MEP Role:  Subconsultant

Architect:  Mente Sowell Architects

Services Provided:  Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing

This new 3,400 square foot prototypical credit union was designed by Spencer Group Architects, Inc. Serving in a sub-consultant capacity, MEP Engineering contributed the following:

• DX system with a 12-ton cooling size and 28 kW electric strip heating system
• A complicated outside lighting system was specifically designed to meet city code pertaining to light pollution ordinances, while providing sufficient light for security purposes
• Also included in the electrical systems was LED common area lighting, power distribution for both data and communication systems, as well as the fire alarm systems
• Plumbing systems contained electronic sensors on water closets, urinals, and lavatories to conserve water and ensure sanitation.

Project Title:  A+ Credit Union – North West Hills

Project Location:  Austin, Texas

Owner:  A+ Federal Credit Union

Project Size:  3,400 SF

Total Project Cost:  —

MEP Role:  Subconsultant

Architect:  Spencer Group Architects, Inc. (Now Spencer-Pierce Architecture + Interiors, Inc.)

Services Provided:  Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Engineering

This project consisted of a 6,000 square foot cold shell building design. The anchor tenant is an optometrist office, but the building will also include retail space. MEP Engineering was hired by Spencer-Pierce Architects + Interiors and designed:

• A 15-ton DX cooling system and a 48 kW electric strip heating system
• Plumbing systems included domestic cold and hot water systems, sanitation
• Electrical systems consisted of LED lighting for inside and outside areas

Project Title:  Cedar Park Vision

Project Location:  Austin, Texas

Owner:  Cedar Park Vision

Project Size:  6,000 SF

Total Project Cost:  —

MEP Role:  Subconsultant

Architect: Spencer-Pierce Architects + Interiors

Services Provided:  Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Engineering

This project, for the Bush’s Chicken Franchise, was a series of restaurants in Central Texas, most of which are located in San Antonio. MEP Engineering, Inc. was hired for the project by DHR Architects for full service M|E|P design and construction administration.

All restaurants were site-adaptions, so for each site MEP designed a parking lot lighting system using energy efficient LED lighting. Also under MEP’s purview was the design of the HVAC system, including oven and cooking exhaust systems. The plumbing design included kitchen grease traps as well as water/waste for the bathrooms and full kitchen.

Project Title:  Bush’s Chicken

Project Location:  San Antonio, Texas

Owner:  Bush’s Chicken

Project Size:  —

Total Project Cost:  —

MEP Role:  Subconsultant

Architect:  DHR Architects

Services Provided:  Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Engineering

This project was a design/build collaboration with Hooker Contractor for a new Las Palapas restaurant located in San Antonio, Texas.

MEP Engineering, inc. provided full service M|E|P design and construction administration services. For the site, MEP designed a parking lot lighting system using energy efficient LED lighting. Also under MEP’s purview was the design of the HVAC system, including oven and cooking exhaust systems. The plumbing design included kitchen grease traps as well as water/waste for the bathrooms, full kitchen, and bar.

Project Title:  Las Palapas

Project Location:  San Antonio, Texas

Owner:  Las Palapa

Project Size:  —

Total Project Cost:  —

MEP Role:  Subconsultant

Architect: —

Services Provided:  Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Engineering