Design-Aire Engineering

Indianapolis Engineers - Mechanical • Electrical • Plumbing • Energy

Fire Protection

DAE understands the importance of fire protection and life safety. We offer a wide range of fire protection and life safety design services for all types of facilities: new construction, remodel and retrofit projects.

Fire Protection Solutions:

  • Water-based systems (fire sprinkler, water spray, water mist, foam)
  • Special hazard systems (gaseous clean agent, CO2, wet chemical, dry chemical)
  • Fire detection and alarm systems
  • Smoke control and pressurization systems
  • Due diligence (evaluations of fire safety of building and facilities to identify deficiencies and evaluate properties for acquisition)
  • Third party plan and specification review to determine compliance with local fire and building code requirements

Refrigeration

DAE offers a wide range of refrigeration services for many types of facilities, focusing on new construction, remodel and retrofit projects.

Specializations:

VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) Systems:

A VRF System is a specific HVAC system commonly used to control temperatures for office buildings, schools, retail stores, etc.

Ammonia Refrigerant Systems:

Ammonia Refrigerant Systems are cost-effective specialized systems that are commonly used in cooling warehouses, used to cool large scale freezers.

Plumbing

The plumbing systems we engineer for high water efficiency can create greener, more sustainable buildings, and conserve our natural resources. In the United States, approximately 300 billion gallons of fresh water are used each day for commercial, industrial, residential, agricultural, and recreational activities. We utilize our expertise in providing plumbing systems that exceed water efficiency standards.

Our expertise in energy and sustainability has shown us that water usage and energy usage go hand in hand and can be tracked together. By increasing overall water efficiency, we reduce energy consumption on a local and global level. Engineering and managing water usage together can create greener, more sustainable buildings, and conserve our natural resources.

Plumbing Solutions:

  • Storm, sanitary waste, and sanitary vent systems
  • Grease, oil, and sediment separator and collector systems
  • Domestic water piping and heating systems
  • Process piping systems including RO/DI water
  • Laboratory gas and chemical systems
  • Natural and LP Gas piping systems
  • Vacuum systems, chemical waste and vent systems
  • Medical gas piping
  • Compressed air systems
  • Water treatment
  • Back-flow prevention design
  • System selection and cost analysis
  • Feasibility studies

Electrical

DAE’s electrical engineering design expertise addresses needs that go well beyond power and lighting. Our designs recognize the challenges created by modern technology and energy usage and address all aspects of design to create safe, reliable, and efficient power distribution systems.

Electrical Engineering Solutions:

  • Normal Power Systems
  • Emergency Power Systems
  • Power Generation
  • Special Environments
  • Interior and Exterior Lighting
  • Building and Athletic Lighting
  • Daylighting
  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • CCTV
  • Ingress/egress Control
  • Communication Systems
  • Special Systems
  • Energy Conservation & Management

Mechanical

DAE optimizes both full and part load performance of HVAC components including duct, pipe and air handling units. We engineer new systems that improve comfort and reduce short and long-term maintenance. We are also able to work with the client to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy cost through renovations of older systems.

Our overall goal is to create an environment at its best, whether that is for learning, working, overall health, or simply comfort. These results are achieved through complete engineering of all components to maximize the owner’s benefit. We have the experience to not only engineer systems to meet these goals, but also to commission all components to increase owner satisfaction.

Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Solutions:

  • Chiller & Boiler Plants
  • Heat Recovery Systems
  • Steam Distribution System
  • Geothermal System
  • Computer Room Cooling System
  • Hydronic Radiant Heat and Snow/Ice Melt Systems
  • Dust and Fume Collection Systems
  • Smoke Purge Systems
  • Stairwell Pressurization Systems
  • Parking Garage Ventilation
  • High Performance Kitchen Exhaust Systems
  • Humidity and Temperature Control
  • Pumped Distribution Systems
  • Energy Management Systems
  • Direct Digital Controls
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Energy conservation through measurement and computer modeling
  • Life cycle cost analysis
  • Fabrication Drawings

Many factors impact the selection of equipment for facilities. Initial cost, operating costs, maintenance costs, and other factors are considered in life cycle costing to select components.