Business Details
Sustainable MEP Engineering Solutions | Facility Support
Facility Support has built a reputation as a values-driven engineering firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Our team combines technical expertise with exceptional communication skills, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that align with their sustainability goals and operational needs. With decades of collective experience, we employ advanced tools like computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and 3D visualization to optimize building performance. Our commitment to community extends beyond engineering, demonstrated through pro bono work on initiatives like The BLOCK Project and partnerships with organizations like the Red Cross.We prioritize transparency through programs like the International Living Future Institute's JUST label, which tracks our social justice and sustainability metrics. Clients benefit from our hands-on approach to commissioning, energy modeling, and LEED certification, supported by a track record of over 140 LEED projects. Our engineers maintain deep technical proficiency across industrial ventilation, fire protection, and net-zero design, while fostering long-term client relationships through proactive problem-solving and clear stakeholder communication.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Fire Protection
Commissioning
Energy Audits
Sustainability Consulting
Building Modeling
Net Zero Design
LEED Certification
CFD Analysis
Highlights and features
- We have over 140 LEED-certified projects demonstrating sustainability expertise
- Our engineers use proprietary CFD modeling for optimized airflow solutions
- We pioneered pro bono mechanical engineering for net-zero housing initiatives
- Our commissioning services cut energy use by 35% in existing buildings
- We maintain a 98% client retention rate across institutional clients
Associations and certifications
- International Living Future Institute (JUST Program)
What people say
Top of its game
Proactive problem-solving
Exceptional communication
Energy efficiency expertise
Sustainable design leaders
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering services focus on high-efficiency HVAC systems and industrial ventilation solutions. We design for diverse environments ranging from healthcare facilities to manufacturing plants, ensuring optimal thermal comfort and air quality while meeting sustainability targets. Our engineers utilize BIM and CFD modeling to optimize system performance and maintenance accessibility.
Fire Protection Engineering
We design comprehensive fire protection systems that integrate detection, suppression, and alarm technologies. Our approach balances code compliance with operational needs, creating life safety systems for spaces ranging from historic buildings to high-hazard industrial facilities while maintaining architectural aesthetics.
Energy Modeling
Our energy modeling services reduce building operating costs through computational analysis of energy performance. We help clients achieve LEED certification, net-zero status, and compliance with evolving energy codes using advanced simulation tools to optimize building envelope and system design choices.
Commissioning
We verify building systems perform to design specifications through comprehensive commissioning services. Our team ensures MEP systems operate efficiently from day one, identifying issues during construction and providing performance validation documentation that reduces long-term maintenance costs.
Sustainable Design
Facility Support's sustainable design expertise has delivered multiple Living Building Challenge and LEED Platinum projects. We incorporate energy recovery systems, natural ventilation strategies, and low-carbon material specifications to create buildings that exceed environmental standards while maintaining functional performance.
People
Rex Kelly
Principal
Rex Kelly leads Facility Support's strategic sustainability initiatives with 25+ years of experience in high-performance building design. His expertise in net-zero energy systems and computational fluid dynamics modeling has advanced numerous LEED-certified projects.
Rick Himmel
Principal
Rick Himmel directs engineering operations with specialization in fire protection systems and complex MEP coordination. He oversees technical quality control across projects spanning institutional, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
Ben Roush
Principal
Ben Roush manages the Baltimore office and specializes in sustainable design for educational facilities. He chairs local energy code advisory committees and leads net-zero design initiatives for public institutions.
Kristine Toguchi
Sr. Project Accountant
Kristine Toguchi manages financial operations for Facility Support's major projects with 15+ years in AEC industry accounting. Her expertise ensures cost-effective delivery of engineering services across complex multi-phase developments.
Kyle Lindgren
Senior Associate
Kyle Lindgren specializes in energy modeling and LEED certification processes. He leads the firm's sustainability consulting services for commercial clients seeking to meet evolving energy code requirements and corporate ESG goals.
Questions
What building types does Facility Support specialize in?
We work on educational facilities, healthcare clinics, transportation hubs, industrial spaces, and institutional buildings. Our engineers have specific expertise in historic renovations and sustainable design.
How does Facility Support approach sustainability?
We integrate energy modeling, natural ventilation strategies, and low-carbon material specifications. Our projects meet LEED, Living Building Challenge, and net-zero energy standards through innovative system design.
Can Facility Support handle complex technical projects?
Yes, our team excels at technically challenging projects requiring computational fluid dynamics modeling, pipe stress analysis, and specialized fire protection systems for high-hazard environments.
Do you offer commissioning services?
Yes, we provide full commissioning services for new and existing buildings, including LEED-required documentation and performance validation testing for MEP systems.
How does Facility Support support community development?
We contribute through pro bono engineering for housing initiatives, local food bank partnerships, and sustainability education programs like our net-zero classroom projects.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon) and Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, DC, Virginia), with project experience across the United States.
