Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mechanical Engineering Partner in Oakland
Founded in 2017 by Tyler Bradshaw, Blue Forest Engineering operates with a clear purpose: making sustainable building design accessible to all. Our team brings over two decades of industry experience, having completed groundbreaking projects that prioritize energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. We specialize in mechanical engineering design and consulting, applying our 'Intentional Design' philosophy to deliver cost-effective, low-maintenance solutions across diverse building sectors. Our approach emphasizes open collaboration, sharing best practices with both clients and competitors to advance sustainable practices industry-wide. We focus on creating systems that minimize energy and water consumption while maintaining operational excellence.Our expertise spans HVAC design, plumbing systems, and sustainability consulting, including specialized services like thermal energy storage and natural ventilation. We actively support green building certifications such as LEED and Net Zero Energy standards. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond technical solutions to include comprehensive facility assessments and energy modeling services. We work closely with clients throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept development to final commissioning. Our Oakland-based team remains dedicated to challenging conventional engineering practices through innovative, replicable solutions that benefit both clients and the environment.
Services
HVAC Design
Plumbing Systems
Sustainability Consulting
Energy Modeling
Green Certifications
Thermal Storage
Natural Ventilation
DDC Controls
Facility Assessments
Design Build
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of sustainable engineering expertise
- Our 'Intentional Design' approach minimizes environmental impact
- We share best practices openly with industry peers
- Specialized in LEED and Net Zero Energy certifications
- Comprehensive services from concept to commissioning
Services
HVAC Design
Our HVAC design services create energy-efficient climate control systems tailored to building requirements. We specialize in chilled water systems, radiant heating, and advanced ventilation solutions that reduce energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort. Our engineers optimize system performance through computational modeling and thermal analysis.
Sustainability Consulting
We provide comprehensive sustainability strategies that integrate passive design principles with active mechanical systems. Our consultants help achieve LEED, Living Building, and Net Zero Energy certifications through holistic resource analysis and carbon footprint reduction plans.
Plumbing Design
Our plumbing design services focus on water conservation and efficiency. We implement reclaimed water systems, solar thermal DHW, and rainwater harvesting solutions while ensuring code compliance and system reliability across residential and commercial applications.
Energy Modeling
We use advanced energy modeling tools to predict building performance and optimize system design. Our models analyze energy consumption patterns, identify efficiency opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Green Certifications
We guide clients through various green building certification processes including LEED, WELL, and Net Zero Energy standards. Our team prepares documentation, conducts compliance reviews, and implements strategies to achieve certification requirements efficiently.
People
Tyler Bradshaw
Founder
With over 20 years of engineering experience, Tyler founded Blue Forest Engineering to promote sustainable design practices. He specializes in creating replicable solutions that balance technical excellence with environmental responsibility across diverse building types.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in HVAC design, plumbing systems, sustainability consulting, energy modeling, and green building certifications for commercial and residential projects.
How do you approach sustainable design?
Our 'Intentional Design' philosophy focuses on minimizing environmental impact through energy-efficient systems, water conservation strategies, and passive design principles integrated with active mechanical systems.
What green certifications can you help achieve?
We support LEED Certification, Net Zero Energy, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, and other sustainability frameworks through tailored design solutions.
Do you work with different building types?
Yes, we provide engineering solutions for commercial, residential, educational, and industrial buildings across various climate zones and regulatory environments.
How do you ensure system efficiency?
We combine computational modeling, thermal analysis, and field testing to optimize system performance, reduce energy consumption, and maintain occupant comfort throughout the building lifecycle.
