MA Engineers has extensive experience in designing research laboratories for various academic and research institutions, including, laboratory HVAC systems, ventilation for fume hood, bio-safety cabinets and snorkels. Our other experience includes design of deionized water systems, medical and laboratory gases to include oxygen, vacuum, compressed air, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, acid and waste systems. We have designed elegant, modern, safe laboratories for a host of industries including manufacturing, pharmacy and radio-chemistry and biological settings.

Additional Projects:

• Loma Linda University, Anatomy Building, Loma Linda, CA
• Scripps Research Center Vivarium, San Diego, CA
• Loma Linda University Medical Center, Cancer Research Center Multiple Lab Remodel, Loma Linda, CA
• Sidney Kimmel Cancer Research Institute Renovation, San Diego, CA

Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, Escondido, CA

Mechanical engineering services including HVAC design for the 60,000 SF biological wet laboratory for San Diego’s Wild Animal Park boasting a Bio Safety Level-3 laboratory. This facility houses various laboratories, vivariums, ultra cold freezers, nitrogen cryo-genics, sterile processing department and administrative spaces. Mechanical system design includes the design of HVAC, plumbing and process systems. Design considerations included upgrading the existing central mechanical plant chiller capacity and minimizing the aesthetic effect of the mechanical systems. The system utilizes state-of-the-art Direct Digital Control (DDC) System. The CRES facility received a silver level LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.