• General Chemistry
• Radio-Chemistry
• Teaching
• Research
• Hospital and Clinical
• Biological Containment
• Animal

• Isolation/Clean Rooms
• Materials Testing
• Electronics/Instrumentation
• Biological/Microbiological
• Physical and Therapeutic Research
• Pharmaceutical
• Translational/Clinical

Furthermore, we not only design spaces, we are actively involved in research to help develop design tools that will aid in not only the initial layout of the laboratory system but will aid in the operation of these spaces both from an energy as well as safety standpoint.  The following is a sample of our laboratory experience:

New Laboratory Research Building and Parking Garage for the College of Human Ecology.  Human Ecology is a broad mix of social, physical and life sciences, technology and design focused on bettering the health and well-being of individuals, their families, and their communities.  This 100,000 square foot facility houses the research efforts for this program.  Laboratories consist of wet labs for nutritional science and fiber sciences, dry labs are included for human factors, apparel and drawing/cad studios.  The building also houses instructional spaces, a gallery, and a rare costume collection.

University of Rochester Medical Center Wilmot Cancer Center
Rochester, NY

Currently under design is a 166,000 SF “world-class” comprehensive cancer center.  This treatment center is designed to integrate the patient with the research therapies and associated supportive care.  It will be designed to provide “research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer; compassionate multi-disciplinary patient care; and education of current and future health care professionals.”

University of Rochester Biomedical Engineering/Optics Building
Rochester, New York

Design of a 100,000 SF 5-story teaching and research laboratory promoting innovative interdisciplinary research.  This highly charged, creative atmosphere resulting from the co-location of BME and Optics will attract top medical optics faculty and produce medical optic programs (undergraduate, masters and doctoral) of the finest quality.  The program includes flexible teaching/laboratory space, faculty offices, shared conference rooms, a 50 and 100 seat lecture hall, a five-story atrium/lobby space and an area dedicated to Institute Ventures.

Cornell University Biotechnology Building, Ithaca, NY

Built in 1986, Cornell University’s Biotechnology Building may be home to advanced scientific research, but its building HVAC systems were far behind the times resulting in an extremely energy-intensive facility.   A total of 90 labs were outfitted with Phoenix Controls VAV fume hood sash position controls and venturi-style VAV boxes, digital room controllers, reheat valve transducers, room occupancy sensors and user-adjustable networked thermostats. Another 100 non-fume hood labs were retrofitted with box-mounted controls, room occupancy sensors, thermostats and reheat controls.

Cornell University Mann Library & Bailey Horitorium Research Laboratories
Ithaca, New York

Renovation to approximately 150,000 Square Foot Mann Library on the Cornell University Campus in Ithaca, New York.  Project includes complete replacement of the HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and electrical systems for the facility.
Two floors of laboratory space and research space.
Four floors of Library and Archival Storage.
Special collection area with independent temperature and humidity control.
Wind wake analysis the effluent discharge from the building.
Four-story atrium with smoke evacuation control.

University of Rochester Omega EP Addition
Rochester, New York

An 85,000 SF addition to the existing Lab for Laser Energetics accommodates the addition of a one petawatt laser beam to the University’ Omega fusion laser system.  The new four beam petawatt laser is designed to allow coincident shots on the same target as the existing 60 beam Omega laser.  The Omega upgrade is a world-class laser being used to study fusion by heating and imploding a target pellet filled with hydrogen isotopes.  The process is seen as key to meeting the earth’s energy needs and an important part of the international effort to master fusion.  The building and laser construction is estimated as a $140M project.

Cornell University
Martha Van Rennselaer Building, Ithaca, NY

Construction of a new 35,000 SF Building for the College of Human Ecology.  The building houses metabolic research labs for the Department of Nutritional Sciences.  Additionally, there are two large lecture halls, a fully functioning experimental kitchen, gym for metabolic research, as well as wet lab spaces for blood and urine analysis.

Rochester Institute of Technology Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Building Addition and Renovations, Rochester, NY

Renovation and Addition to the 135,000 sq. ft. James E. Gleason Building at Rochester Institute of Technology for the Colleges of Engineering and Applied Science and Technology.  Project entailed complete upgrade of the mechanical/electrical systems to provide air conditioning for the entire facility and modernization of the lab spaces.  The Addition included an Auditorium, lab spaces and offices.  This is an 18 month construction schedule which involves year round construction while the Facility is occupied.

Medeva Pharmaceuticals, Rochester, NY

Design and construction services for 150,000 Square Foot Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility at Medeva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a majority of the space was designed as “clean” manufacturing space with specialized temperature, humidity, pressurization and filtration requirements.  In addition, M/E Engineering, P.C. was involved in the commissioning and validation phases of the project.

Bristol Myers Squibb Company – Building #23/58 Renovation, East Syracuse, NY

A 65,000 SF Renovation of existing pharmaceutical laboratory buildings into Research Laboratory space for the Biologics Quality Control, Analytical Biochemistry and Chemical Development Groups.  The project was a complete renovation of the Second through Fifth floors of the main campus Research and Development building and the animal research building.  The project was divided into several phases to allow the continued use of portions of the buildings while some was being renovated. 

Keuka College Lucretia Davis Jephson Science Building, Penn Yan, NY

Complete renovations and minor addition to the existing Science Building, Millspaugh Hall, at Keuka College.  The building is used by the Chemistry, Physics and Biology Departments with Wet Lab, Dry Labs, Office Spaces and Classrooms.  Specialized lab spaces include an explosion proof chemical Storage Vault, Biological, Microbiological, Cold Animal Storage, Warm Animal Storage and Greenhouses.

St. John Fisher College Science Building, Rochester, NY

Renovation to the existing Science and Pioch Buildings was part of a two-year $15,000,000 capital plan to upgrade the existing Academic Corridor and expand the Athletic/Student Center facilities.  The Science Building renovation included new chemistry labs, renovation of biology labs, NMR lab, a chemical storage addition and general renovations to the lab support spaces, offices and classrooms.

Wilson Greatbatch, Ltd. Research & Development Addition, Clarence, NY

10,000 SF Research & Development Addition which included Dry Labs (<1% RH), Wet Labs, Support Space, Lithium-Ion Labs and Electronic Services Labs.  The plant expansion included desiccant dehumidification and a 150 HP gas engine driven chiller, and a variable volume fume hood control system.  A $120,000 grant from NYSERDA was provided as an incentive to include energy conservation measures.