We are excited to announce that M/E Engineering has joined Salas O’Brien, effective October 2025. Our offices will remain under the same leadership, and our clients can continue to expect the same team and level of service. As M/E and Salas O’Brien work together, we believe clients will benefit from our combined expertise and geographic reach.
Formerly a YMCA Buffalo Niagara branch, the building was transformed into Daemen University’s new Academic and Wellness Center through a $5.6 million renovation. The two-story facility now serves as a hub for both academics and recreation, providing state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and multipurpose learning spaces for physical therapy, athletic training, and health care studies, as well as fitness and wellness areas for the campus community.
Design services included a full MEP/FP scope, with careful coordination to adapt systems within the structural limits of the existing building. A highly efficient VRF system was selected to provide heating and cooling suited to the renovated structure and building envelope. Lighting design balanced energy efficiency with architectural intent, using a mix of LED and fluorescent luminaires to reduce maintenance costs and capture utility incentives. The building exterior was illuminated with LED lighting to highlight the façade, enhance safety, and create a welcoming pedestrian environment.
