UCLA Medical Plaza TI || Genetics Clinic
Project Overview
OSHPD 3, LEED Gold–targeted MEP engineering for architects on an 8,500 SF UCLA clinical renovation in Los Angeles.
MEP Engineering for Architects: UCLA Medical Plaza – Clinical Genetics
Healthcare projects demand a higher level of rigor—from compliance and coordination to documentation quality and risk management. Architects working in active medical buildings need an MEP consultant who understands OSHPD requirements, LEED goals, and the realities of phased renovations within occupied facilities.
For the UCLA Medical Plaza – Clinical Genetics project, our team provided permit-ready MEP engineering for an 8,500 SF interior renovation on the 3rd floor of an active medical office building. The scope supported a new clinical genetics program offering testing, treatment, and counseling services, while also incorporating upgrades to shared core restrooms and the elevator lobby under a single coordinated permit set.
This project reflects our role as a collaborative design partner to architects, particularly on technically complex healthcare tenant improvements.
Project Scope
How We Support Architects
Healthcare-Focused MEP Coordination
As an OSHPD 3–classified facility, this project required disciplined coordination across architectural layouts, building infrastructure, and regulatory constraints. We worked closely with the design team to:
- Validate existing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing conditions
- Identify tenant electrical points of connection and system capacity
- Coordinate HVAC zoning and air distribution for clinical spaces
- Integrate core restroom and elevator lobby upgrades into one permit set
Our coordination approach is structured to reduce RFIs, avoid late redesign, and support predictable approvals in healthcare environments.
Revit-Based, Permit-Ready Delivery
All engineering was developed in Revit, with defined levels of development to align with architectural workflows:
- Mechanical & Plumbing: LOD 300
- Electrical: LOD 200
This allowed early spatial coordination while maintaining flexibility as room functions and equipment needs evolved—an essential balance for medical projects.
Our MEP Design Approach
Process-Driven and Risk-Aware
Medical office renovations often involve unknowns behind walls and above ceilings. Where existing conduit sizes, feeder routing, or capacities could not be fully verified without invasive investigation, we documented assumptions clearly and coordinated expectations early—helping architects manage scope, budget, and construction risk.
Our mechanical electrical plumbing engineering scope emphasized:
- Constructable system layouts suitable for phased TI work
- Clear separation of responsibilities between architect, engineer, and vendors
- Practical system sizing based on verified loads and usage
Energy Performance and LEED Support
The project goal of LEED Gold certification required close alignment between architecture, engineering, and sustainability consultants. Our team supported the LEED effort by:
- Providing energy-compliant electrical and mechanical designs
- Completing all required state energy compliance calculations and forms
- Coordinating system strategies to support LEED credits without over-complicating design
This ensured sustainability goals were integrated into the MEP design—not treated as an afterthought.
Services
Highligths
Why Architects Choose Us as Their MEP Consultant
Architects rely on us for healthcare and institutional projects because we understand how engineering decisions affect design clarity, approvals, and liability.
- Architect–Engineer Collaboration: We coordinate proactively, not reactively
- Healthcare Experience: OSHPD familiarity and clinical space planning awareness
- Permit-First Mindset: Clear documentation aligned with AHJ expectations
- Constructability Focus: Designs that contractors can actually build
We function as an extension of the architectural team—protecting design intent while reducing technical risk.
Project Types We Support
This project reflects our broader experience providing MEP engineering for architects on:
- Healthcare and medical office buildings
- OSHPD-regulated tenant improvements
- University and institutional facilities
- LEED-targeted commercial interiors
- Complex renovations within occupied buildings
Across all project types, our priority remains the same: clear coordination, responsive collaboration, and permit-ready MEP design.
Let’s Collaborate
If you’re looking for an MEP consultant who understands the realities of healthcare design, regulatory coordination, and architect-led workflows, we’d welcome the conversation.
Whether you’re navigating OSHPD requirements, pursuing LEED certification, or managing a complex TI within an active facility, we’re ready to support your team with thoughtful, coordinated MEP solutions.
Let’s discuss how we can support your next healthcare project.