Downtown Engineers notes that architects and engineers in New York make design choices early in the process, including wall thickness and window placement, to determine how much heat the building takes in before mechanical systems fail.
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“For homes in New York, architects and engineers make these choices early in the design process. The thickness of the walls and where the windows go decide how much heat the building takes in before the mechanical systems start.”
— Ray Ramos PE, CPHD, CEM|Downtown Engineers team
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Downtown Engineers
Practical MEP engineering for architects, developers and complex projects.
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- Engineering Services
- Location
- New York, US
- Company size
- 23 employees
Downtown Engineers is a New York City MEP consulting firm delivering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, BIM and sustainability services across the city's most complex building typologies. We partner with architects, developers and national brands across residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, retail, franchise, mixed-use and beyond. From permit to occupancy, grounded in technical precision and code fluency. 300+ projects. 3M+ square feet. Built for New York's pace, designed for every scale. Reach out, we welcome the conversation.
Founded 2023