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AKF Names Two New Partners
We are pleased to welcome Michael Graber and Carlos Londono to the Partnership. Both individuals mak…
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Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center wins ACEC NY Diamond Engineering Excellence Award
We are incredibly excited to share that our engineering design of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Ce…
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Philadelphia Business Journal Firm Spotlight
Check out AKF's profile in the Philadelphia Business Journal to discover how we provided exceptional…
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Millersville University Net Zero Energy Welcome Center Wins National Engineering Award
Millersville University of Pennsylvania's Lombardo Welcome Center has been awarded the 2020 American…
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Sustainable Energy Fund's net positive energy office building wins Green Building United Award
Sustainable Energy Fund's net positive energy office building in Schnecksville, PA has been recogniz…
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Frank Angelini named National Science and Technology Practice Leader
We are excited to announce that Frank Angelini...…
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Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center - Relocation/New Research Center Design (New York, NY)
Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center (ADARC) is one of the world’s largest private research facilities dedicated to the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS. ADARC’s new location at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) includes a biosafety level 3 (BSL3) laboratory, a highly-controlled environment requiring compliance with strict regulations from the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control. Laboratories were designed for HIV/AIDS research, with flexibility to adapt to scientific advancements and needs.
Size: 28,050 SF
Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Code Consulting, Commissioning
Millersville University - Net Zero Energy Welcome Center (Millersville, PA)
Furthering Millersville University’s goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2040, the Campus’s new welcome center is a showcase of sustainability for students, staff, and visitors. The first Zero Energy Certified building in Pennsylvania, Lombardo Welcome Center has actually been regularly achieving net positive energy. At times, the building generates more than 200% of its annual energy usage, thus making it one of the top five most positive energy buildings in the country. The extra energy generated is shared with other buildings on campus.
Size: 14,600 SF
Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Code Consulting, Commissioning, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Energy + Performance, Commissioning
Education First - New Mixed-use Student Residential Tower (Cambridge, MA)
Founded in Sweden in 1965, Education First (EF) has a rich history of providing international education experiences to students worldwide, with over 612 locations in 114 countries. Through our partnership with EF, AKF has had the opportunity to watch the Cambridge campus grow and transform with the design of their new, 301,044 SF student residence building. The new building, a central hub for all students on the EF campus, includes 500 beds and key amenity spaces, such as on-floor laundry, student services spaces, dining facilities, and a 24-hour student kitchen.
Size: 301,044 SF
Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Code Consulting, Commissioning, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Energy + Performance, Commissioning, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Code Consulting, Energy + Performance
Central Park Tower - Luxury Condominium Residential Tower (New York, NY)
Central Park Tower, located on Manhattan’s premier 57th Street corridor, will become the Western Hemisphere’s tallest residential tower, reaching 1,550 feet. Designed by the world-renowned firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture with interiors by Rottet Studio, Central Park Tower will redefine the famed NYC skyline. The building, developed by Extell Development Company, will include ultra-luxury condominium residences, dynamic amenity spaces, and a 285,000 SF, 7-story Nordstrom flagship department store.
Size: 99 Stories, 1,550 Feet Tall
Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Code Consulting, Commissioning, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Energy + Performance, Commissioning, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Code Consulting, Energy + Performance, Fire + Life Safety, Energy + Performance, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Cell Manipulation Core Facility (Boston, MA)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI)’s Cell Manipulation Core Facility (CMCF) operation was expanded through renovation of a portion of the 11th floor and the full 12th floor of the existing Smith Building to meet increased volume and demand according to 6-year growth projections through 2020. The expansion space accommodates Stem Cell Therapy (SCT) and Novel Cell Therapy (NCT) labs, which are designed to meet International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 7 or ISO 8 clean room classifications.
Size: 25,164 SF
Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Code Consulting, Commissioning, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Energy + Performance, Commissioning, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Code Consulting, Energy + Performance, Fire + Life Safety, Energy + Performance, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Technology Services
The Wharf - Parcel 8 Mixed use Building (Washington, D.C.)
A new mixed-use development located on the National Harbor along the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., The Wharf’s vision is to bring local residents, neighbors, and visitors together and re-establish the city as a waterfront community. The Wharf includes 13 parcels and is being developed through two phases. Phase I is a mixed-use building of approximately 386,000 GSF and 13 stories, comprised of multi-family rentals, a boutique hotel, and large retail program. The tower is approximately 150 feet in height and constructed on sub-grade Phase 1 program
Size: 386,000 SF
Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Code Consulting, Commissioning, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Energy + Performance, Commissioning, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Code Consulting, Energy + Performance, Fire + Life Safety, Energy + Performance, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Technology Services, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering, Instrumentation + Building Controls
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Our Services
See Services- 3D Scanning and Scan-to-Revit®️
- Arc Flash and Short Circuit Coordination
- Architectural Code Consulting
- Commissioning
- Energy + Performance
- Fire + Life Safety
- Infrastructure Design
- Instrumentation + Building Controls
- Lighting Design by Lightcraft
- Master Planning
- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering
- Smart Building Consulting
- Special Inspections
- Technology Services
- Vibration Analysis and Testing
3D Scanning and Scan-to-Revit®️
3D Scanning and Scan-to-Revit®️
AKF’s 3D scanning capabilities enable conditions for all project areas to be accurately captured by our in-house specialists in a matter of a few hours. Scanning opportunities can include architectural layouts, above ceiling conditions, central plants, equipment rooms, service tunnels, roofs, and exteriors. These conditions can be delivered via complementary viewer as a registered point cloud with accompanying HDR imagery for use by all those involved in a project.
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Arc Flash and Short Circuit Coordination
Short Circuit, Coordination and Arc Flash Analysis are three integral parts of electrical system maintenance and reliability. AKF's commissioning experts can help you ensure the safety and security of your critical electrical equipment.
Read MoreArchitectural Code Consulting
Architectural Code Consulting
The rapid evolution of construction codes at the national and local levels presents a challenge for design professionals and owners undertaking new and existing building projects. As codes develop in response to advancements in building materials, methods, and systems, the importance of code compliance as a central aspect of project delivery is continually reinforced. AKF’s code experts provide assistance with code review and regulatory approvals throughout the design and construction process to ensure that code compliance is achieved in all aspects of the project.
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Commissioning
Operational efficiency and systems sustainability are two main objectives of any building operator. The goal of the AKF Commissioning and Testing group is to ensure the owner’s project requirements are achieved, delivering peak performance at any point of the building’s lifespan.
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Energy + Performance
AKF Energy + Performance is driven by a desire to connect high-performance engineering with insights gained from real-world improvements in existing building performance. We believe that lessons gained from optimizing today’s building operations must inform tomorrow’s building designs, the frontiers of high performance building design can also be used to inspire the optimization of today’s buildings.
Read MoreFire + Life Safety
Fire + Life Safety
Fire and Life Safety systems are vital to ensuring the safety and security of buildings and their inhabitants. To meet the goals of our clients and support their design needs, AKF offers full fire protection design and consulting services. Our engineering expertise in fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler and standpipe systems, emergency power systems, special hazard suppression systems, and how to apply the building and fire code requirements to building systems.
Read MoreInfrastructure Design
Infrastructure Design
From the C-suite to the building engineer, energy has become a key consideration to everyone involved in a project. There are choices to be made concerning the types of energy for varying uses, as well as control of costs and economic incentives. Our infrastructure specialists bring both vast experience and new, imaginative solutions to projects of all sizes. Our solutions are particularly focused on facilitating plant preventive maintenance and offering operational flexibility for the system.
Read MoreInstrumentation + Building Controls
Instrumentation + Building Controls
Building Management Systems (BMS) are constantly changing and converging with security, fire alarm, and other low voltage building systems. Our controls engineers are skilled in hands-on technical troubleshooting, controls engineering design, software programming, graphics generation, project management, and sales. We have an in-depth understanding of the hardware and software of the actual manufacturers’ systems and how they are applied.
Read MoreLighting Design by Lightcraft
Lighting Design by Lightcraft
Lighting Design has the power to establish time and space for inhabitants; to highlight work and play; to change lives for the better; making architecture and interior design sing. Lightcraft is a full service Architectural Lighting Design division of AKF. Our creative team provides quality, visionary, and energy-efficient lighting design using the latest technologies to achieve the best possible outcome.
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Master Planning
As facilities expand their offerings to meet the ongoing needs of their clients and users, buildings and campuses need to be upgraded to support these changes. Whether existing building systems need to be upgraded, building additions require additional loads, or new buildings are developed that will rely on existing infrastructure, AKF’s Master Planning team can help make your facility ready for the future.
Read MoreMechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing + Fire Protection Engineering
As our core business, our Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection engineers focus on providing our clients with better solutions to their unique project needs. Our highly experienced engineers and analysts continue to focus on new ways to design for the built environment amidst the evolving landscape and trends of the ACE industry. We build flexible spaces and habitations to achieve high quality of convenience and comfort. AKF’s reputation has been cultivated through our fundamental principles of client-first service and engineering integrity.
Read MoreSmart Building Consulting
Smart Building Consulting
AKF's “Start to Smart” services seeks to guide you through the lifecycle of your Smart Building project. We believe that the right integrated technology and automation can help empower people to create, cure, dream, build, and produce. Fully integrated smart building systems enhance the work and aspirations of those who occupy the spaces you are investing in.
Read MoreSpecial Inspections
Special Inspections
AKF is on the leading edge of Special Inspection programs and implementation in NYC. We pride ourselves in supporting clients with highly responsive and qualified personnel to further a project’s completion objectives. AKF inspectors bring extensive experience to the review and inspection of a constructed facility to ensure adherence of approved project design documents and code.
Read MoreTechnology Services
Technology Services
State-of-the-art information technology is integral to every aspect of today’s buildings, not only connecting the structure’s constituencies with one another, but the organization, individuals, and groups with the rest of the world. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is vital for buildings to have the technological infrastructure to support future growth. AKF’s technology team works tirelessly to ensure that the spaces we design will allow our clients to meet their short and long-term needs.
Read MoreVibration Analysis and Testing
Vibration Analysis and Testing
AKF’s Vibration Analysis and Testing team is on the leading edge of technology. With combined over 60 years of experience, industry experts, and members from Local 638 and Local 94, our services assist clients directly or in collaboration with AKF’s specialized disciplines to provide fully integrated solutions.
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