Design criteria and calculations
Establish indoor conditions, outdoor criteria, occupancy and heating, cooling or ventilation loads appropriate to the scope.
Mechanical engineering.
Heating, cooling, ventilation and exhaust design for residential alterations and commercial projects.
Discuss this service
Comfort, air movement and equipment capacity begin with the building use.
Occupancy, envelope, internal loads, exhaust requirements and available services determine the right mechanical approach.
The design is coordinated with architectural space, structure, electrical power and plumbing connections before issue.
Selected projects.
Examples of the conditions, design decisions and field reviews involved in this service.
How this service works.
The review, calculations, drawings and field support included depend on the building and the agreed scope.
Equipment and distribution
Select equipment and lay out ductwork, piping, diffusers, grilles, controls and required clearances.
Permit drawings and schedules
Issue mechanical plans, notes, schedules, details and design information required for municipal review.
Coordination and construction support
Coordinate openings, power, drains, roof penetrations and field questions within the engaged scope.
Services and project types.
Residential
- Heating and cooling changes
- Additions and secondary units
- Ventilation and exhaust
- Equipment replacement design where required
Commercial
- Tenant fit-outs
- Restaurants and make-up air
- Commercial exhaust
- Equipment layouts and controls
Typical deliverables
- Load calculations
- Equipment schedules
- Mechanical plans and details
- Permit response and field clarification
Specific service guides.
Choose the project type closest to your work for a detailed explanation of engineering, deliverables, permit considerations and FAQs.
Tell us the use, area and equipment affected by the work.
Kernel will confirm the calculations, drawings and coordination required for the mechanical scope.
Send project detailsMechanical engineering FAQs
Answers about scope, deliverables, coordination and what to send before the work begins.
What mechanical work commonly needs engineering?
Heating and cooling changes, ventilation, commercial exhaust, make-up air, rooftop equipment and systems serving new occupancies or additions can require calculations and permit drawings.
Does the design include equipment selection?
Equipment schedules and design criteria can be included. Final product procurement, substitutions, controls and commissioning must be coordinated with the contractor and the agreed engineering scope.
Can you design restaurant exhaust and make-up air?
Yes. The scope depends on the cooking equipment, hood information, building layout, roof or wall discharge, available services and base-building requirements.
Are load calculations included?
When required by the project, the proposal identifies the heating, cooling, ventilation or other calculations included and the information needed from the owner or design team.
What should I send for a mechanical quote?
Send the address, building use, plans, equipment information, occupancy, proposed changes and any landlord or municipal requirements already available.