MCGUIRE ENGINEERS CORPORATE OFFICE
Chicago, IL
When it came time to move its office, McGuire Engineers (MEPC) took the opportunity to create the ultimate “eco” office. The recently completed LEED Platinum Certified office space showcases a variety of ideas that an average office can implement to lessen its carbon footprint and create a healthier, more productive environment for employees. McGuire’s LEED Platinum certified office offers a real world example of an “eco” friendly office design for their clients.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Lighting Design Engineering
LEED Commissioning
ENGINEERING HIGHLIGHTS
- Lighting is controlled in zones, and timers or motion sensors shut off lighting when zones are unoccupied. The lighting uses only 0.78 watts per square foot, which exceed ASHRAE’s standards by 28%.
- Digital models of the space were used to determine the proper fixture placement, lamp types, and fixture types to create optimal light quality using the lease amount of energy.
- The design incorporated a 50% reduction in water usage, the use of low or no VOC finishes and fixtures made from renewable resources such as Plyboo.
- The eco-friendly office serves as a walk-through model for potential clients or those interested in enhancing their office spaces.
EXPLORE OUR WORK
THE MOMENTARY
McGuire Engineers provided MEP Engineering Design services to re-purpose a 7-year-old decommissioned Kraft food Processing plant into a 66,000 SF contemporary art space in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Confidential Global Manufacturing HQ
McGuire Engineers was tasked to redesign infrastructure systems for a Fortune 500 Confidential Global Manufacturing Client, for two (2), forty-five-year-old buildings to increase energy efficiency and upgrade to the latest technology.
NEW STUDENT CENTER, COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
McGuire Engineers has provided engineering services for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for several buildings within the Columbia College Chicago campus.
Theater Arts Building Renovation, COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
McGuire Engineers has provided engineering services for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for several buildings within the Columbia College Chicago campus.
THE DAYTON’S PROJECT
The project consists of the renovation and repositioning of the Macy’s building (formerly Dayton’s building) located at 700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota.
THE OLD POST OFFICE, 433 W. VAN BUREN ST.
McGuire Engineers, Inc. was hired by 601W Companies in 2015 and has been responsible for the complete renovation of all MEP/FP and Technology infrastructure for the building.
Uber Corporate Headquarters
McGuire Engineers was tasked to provide MEP engineering, LEED & Well services for 450,000 SF of office space for Uber corporation.
home chef Chicago office
McGuire Engineers has recently completed MEP & FP Engineering Services for approximately a 75,000 RSF office spaces including a 4,700 RSF test kitchen for Home Chef at 433 W. Van Buren.
IMC CHICAGO, 233 S. WACKER
IMC stands for International Marketmakers Combination and is a privately-held company founded in Amsterdam in 1989 by two traders working on the open outcry floor of Europe’s first options exchange.
LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE CHICAGO
The Lycée Français de Chicago (LFC) educates children Pre K – 12 through a rigorous dual-language curriculum that integrates the French educational system with a strong American program and the International Baccalaureate.
