Commercial

Bath’s engineers frequently work as subconsultants to architectural firms that have been commissioned to design commercial buildings.  As a member of architectural/engineering design teams, we have participated in the design of high schools, university buildings, office buildings, laboratories, hospitals, manufacturing buildings, warehouses, and other architectural structures.

The scope of our work on commercial projects generally includes heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, power, building automation.  Other specialty systems include intrusion alarms and security systems, medical and process gas systems, and computer network systems.

By our definition, a successful commercial design is one in which the occupants do not even realize that mechanical and electrical systems exist.  When air conditioning works correctly, it should be transparent so that occupants do not sense temperature changes.  Efficient lighting systems provide sufficient light for the type of work being performed, but not so much light as to cause energy waste.

Safety is a key element in the design of commercial buildings.  Plumbing systems must be sanitary, electrical systems must be safe, and fire protection systems must provide life safety during emergencies.  Likewise, energy conservation is a principal design feature for modern buildings.  Since most of the energy consumed in an office and school buildings is a product of the air conditioning and lighting systems, Bath’s engineers spend a considerable amount of time developing systems to manage and reduce energy consumption.

• Office buildings 
• Hospitals
• Distribution centers
• Medical offices
• Warehouses
• Schools
• Manufacturing plants
• Laboratories
• Clean rooms 
• Theaters