NBA Engineering Inc. consists
of licensed engineers, licensed C-20 Contractors, LEED
accredited Professionals, Construction Managers and other
professionals working together to provide clients optimal
engineering solutions on time and within budget.
San
Francisco Old Mint, San Francisco, California
The 100,000 sq. ft. Classical
Revival styled Mint was built in 1874
for two million dollars.
The $89.7 million renovation and adaptive
reuse project now underway will transform
the Mint Into the first U.S. history
museum to be built in the 21st Century.
The Mint will be one of the first LEED-Certified
(probably Silver) National Landmarks
in the United States. NBA is providing
complete MEP design services. We are
working with other consultants to avoid
damage to or visual impact on the historic
building elements while incorporating
the latest green design technology for
the LEED rating.
African
American Museum and Library Oakland,
California
The former Charles Greene
Library was built between 1900 and
1904 and is a National Register Landmark.
Returning the structure to full use
included structurally upgrading the
building, conserving historic elements
and adapting the building for use
as a research library and museum.
Casa
De Balboa Museum San Diego, California
Provided
fire protection systems including
humidity control which was a sensitive
issue especially for areas with parchment,
scroll, or objects with lacquer finish
display. The project was completed
and implemented with minimal effect
on the beauty of these unique documents
and structures.
Court
of Appeals Library Sacramento, California
Renovation of a historical space in the California State Library and Courts Building for use as a law library for the Third Court of Appeals. NBA worked with the consulting historian to uncover and restore ceiling/beam painting and integrated existing day lighting and new artificial lighting with the interior architecture. NBA installed a new HVAC distribution system that respects the historical quality of the space
Dunsmuir House Oakland California
The 37-room mansion constructed in 1878 features a Tiffany-style dome, wood paneled public rooms, 10 fireplaces and inlaid parquet floors within its 16,224 square feet.
Provided extensive field survey. Prepared as built electrical diagrams. Provided electrical load calculation to verify the size of replacement panels. Provided a report including cost estimates and electrical recommendations.
Historic Society Museum & Museum of Photographic Arts San Diego,CA
The challenge was to install
special fire protection system (such
as pre-action sprinkler system in
old book collection area, high throw,
side wall type sprinklers for high
dome shaped ceilings in the galleries),
fire alarm and security system (such
as surveillance cameras, motion detectors
alarm systems for display areas) for
these historic and nationally renowned
buildings while keeping the character
of the existing structures.
Martin
Luther King Junior Plaza Oakland,
California
Multi use building with
senior center, library, office, and
research labs. Mechanical work included
providing construction document for
plumbing and fire protection systems,
and peer review of HVAC systems. Electrical
work included schematic design of
electrical service entry, fire alarm
and security systems.
Roosevelt
Hotel Hollywood, California
Named in
honor of President Theodore Roosevelt,
the Hollywood Roosevelt had its grand
opening on May 15, 1927 and is listed
on the National Registry of Historic
Places. NBA provided new HVAC, plumbing,
fire protection, electrical power
and lighting design for this 12-story
hotel with an outdoor café
and restaurant.
San
Diego Park and Recreation Department
San Diego, California
Surveyed four
museums with buildings of historical
nature and provided investigative
report for the HVAC, plumbing, electrical
power, lighting, fire alarm, and security
systems. Based on the result of the
study, designed fire protection, fire
alarm, and security systems
YWCA
Building Oakland, California
5 story
100,000 sq. ft. historic YWCA building
designed by Julia Morgan in 1929.
This multi use facility includes living
spaces, kitchen, classrooms, library,
day care, and medical care facilities.
NBA's participation included HVAC,
plumbing, fire protection, plumbing,
pool renovation, electrical power,
lighting, fire alarm and security
systems redesign for entire building.
NBA preservation of lighting systems
included replacing old incandescent
with new fluorescent that resembled
the old, dimming systems and specialty
controls.
