Abossein Engineering is celebrating its 33rd year in business by moving its main office to Redmond.   They moved from Bellevue to 18465 NE 68th St. (Suite-200) in Redmond, just a few blocks from the Post Office and Costco. Abossein Engineering is a Consulting Engineering firm providing full services in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Fire Protection and Energy engineering. In addition; they also provide Energy Conservation studies for Green Buildings, LEED certifications, Energy Star and Certified Energy Manager duties. Abossein Engineering has…

It has been 30 years of collaborative service for Abossein Engineering, driven by Joy for what we do and radiating through the quality of our products and relationships  for what we have provided over the years. We have had many opportunities to perfect our skills and sharpen our edge, stay one step ahead of industry trends, and thereby continue to give the best possible value to our clients. With occasional challenges, synergy has become our main focus to move our team…

2013 has been a time of growth, joy, learning and success for all of us here at Abossein Engineering. We would like to express our personal and professional gratitude to our amazing clients and colleagues during this holiday season. You have presented us with opportunities to grow and learn, respect and admire, appreciate and value the incredible qualities that we’ve found in the members of our community over the last year. We are clear that our core values of teamwork…

The high-quality, large-format book is the first in 25 years to be published about Bellevue, WA, headquarters of Abossein Engineering. The city of Bellevue described the book as “offering a vivid snapshot of the city, in images and in text.” The focus of the book is to highlight Bellevue’s history, attractions and top businesses and assist the city in competing “on a local, national and international marketplace for business, tourism and jobs.” As a leader in the engineering field, we have adhered to our philosophy in “creating the…

Electrical engineering services provided to install 28 new airfield signs to increase airfield safety for pilot landing and vehicle operations. The new modern signs contained LED technology to enhance the signs performance and energy efficiency on Ault Field.…

Abossein has been the Engineers of Choice on over 35 projects at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island location. The following are a few of our successful Runway Projects that Abossein Engineering and P & L General Contractors teamed together. When working at these locations, you must study, inside and out the layout criteria for safe standards for airfields, landing zones, heliports and helipads, and related permanent facilities, as well as the navigational airspace surrounding these facilities.…

Our Electrical scope of this design-build project was to repair several key airfield components on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s (NASWI) airfield. We provided a fully functional Runway Centerline Lighting (RCL) system which now spans the entire length of the runway and this required lengthening the run approximately 4,000 feet. Our team also replaced the antiquated lighting systems in 4 Simulated Aircraft Carrier Deck Lighting (SACDL) boxes located at the approach end of each runway and installed a fully functional…

Originally built in 1965, the Panorama Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center has been an essential part of the greater Panorama Residence, the Pacific Northwest’s largest Continuing Care Retirement Community. The Panorama C & R Center provides superb medical care and health restoration for the residents of the community. Panorama is a non-profit corporation that was established over 42 years ago, with a 140-acre campus, which features over 867 different residences. So when their C & R facility needed to be replaced,…

ACCO Engineered Systems is celebrating their 75th year in business this year, and we at Abossein have forged a unique collaborative partnership to support each other’s business goals. ACCO is an employee owned company, and a pioneer in what they call “single source responsibility” – meaning that the same project manager stays with a project from inception throughout the warranty period. They are proud of a strict adherence to all project requirements, quality demands and schedules. We have found that…

Seattle’s Energy Disclosure Ordinance (#123226), which was signed into law by the mayor on February 4, 2010, imposes new regulations for owners of non-residential and multi-residential buildings located within the city. The new ordinance will require building owners to provide “energy benchmarking reports” to the Director of Planning and Development using the EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager system, or another equally rigorous system. These reports must not only be submitted to the city, but also to any tenants, prospective buyers,…

As the cost of heating and cooling becomes a larger concern for businesses, interest in Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) is on the rise. ESCOs are companies that develop, install, and arrange financing for projects designed to increase energy efficiency and reduce maintenance costs over a specific period of time. They do this through a wide range of energy conservation solutions, such as more efficient equipment, more efficient HVAC systems, automated light and temperature controls, and behavior modification of building residents.…

Enveloped in a handsome, aesthetically welcoming new six story building, Union Gospel Mission’s Hope Place is a women and children’s shelter designed by our colleagues at Merrick Lentz Architect. Abossein Engineering is pleased to have provided the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire safety design for this renowned facility. Hope Place provides full recovery, transition and placement services for the homeless, and is currently housing 70 families in a secure, supportive environment. Currently, there are 3,000 women and children in the…

Small wind, as wind power is referred when used for residential or commercial buildings, has recently benefitted from an extension of renewable energy tax credits. This gives building owners a $1,000 or a $4,000 tax credit for residential or commercial systems, respectively. Small wind typically requires wind speeds to average at least 11 mph to generate a significant amount of electricity. This means that, while the Seattle metropolitan area is not an ideal candidate for wind power, some parts of…

Aegis has opened a new facility in Bellevue, the Bellewood, which offers a rich array of amenities for its senior residents. Some of the more unusual offerings include organic gardening; a natural, whole and organic food program; nutrition classes; and alternative medical treatments such as eastern medicine, aroma therapy and massage therapy. Bellewood provides a high quality of assisted living care, which includes around the clock care managers, medication managers, and a licensed nurse to monitor health care needs. For…

Construction was completed on the PSE Factoria Service Center this January, a feather in the cap of Magellan Architects, one of our long time favorite clients. On the heels of this handsome project, PSE has employed Magellan to design the remodel of their Georgetown Operating Base, and Abossein will be providing mechanical and fire protection design. We have had the good fortune to work with Magellan on many projects over the past 8 years, always with pleasure and pride. In…

The new Washington State Energy Code will be effective July 1st, 2010, and has significant changes you might want to be aware of. Here is a short list of some of the highlights: General – The default tables have changed in regards to metal framed buildings. Default tables regarding glazing U-factors have changed. Expanded tables have been added to the default values.   Residential Code – Table 6-1 and 6-2 now applies only to single residences and not Multi-Family projects.…

Anthony’s Home Port in Anacortes is currently on the boards, and due to be built early next year. Anthony’s Restaurants owns and operates a family of 24 waterfront restaurants in 19 locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. The first Anthony’s Home Port was opened in 1975, in Kirkland. Abossein has been privileged to be the MEFP design team for Anthony’s Restaurants for the last decade. We’ve enjoyed a long and productive relationship with Jeff Arnot, their construction manager, and the architects,…

Potala Village is a multistory mixed-use building with 108 three star green built apartments and 15,000+ square feet of retail and restaurant space. Named after the Potala Palace, one of the greatest monuments in Tibet, the Everett structure is designed to be the embodiment of peace and harmony. The ground floor commercial space is suitable for a large sit-down restaurant, fast and casual eatery, and a coffee shop. The new complex will serve as a magnet of activity in the…

Fuel economy is on everyone’s mind these days, which has lead to a rise in some pretty interesting companies entering the fuel station market. Major chains such as Costco, Safeway, and Kroger are building new stations around the country and giving their clients effective incentives to stay and fill-‘er-up, rather than going down the street to the more traditional stations. This presents some exciting new opportunities for architects and engineers. At Abossein, we just completed this new fuel facility for…

Whether you’re working on a LEED project or just trying to conserve resources; waterless urinals can go a long way toward saving water, but they may not be right for every project. Some things to consider when looking at waterless urinals are: What is the maintenance schedule of the facility? Waterless urinals can be a good choice for restaurants or similar facilities that clean their restrooms daily.  Odors can be a concern for facilities like offices which may be on…

We are excited to be a part of this innovative new building by . The hallmark of this project was the sense of collaboration and commitment by all the people involved, from the kick of charette, to the filing of the final documents for LEED certification. The building not only has energy efficient HVAC and lighting, but outdoor features as well, such as a green roof and a drought proof landscape. The interior includes an underfloor HVAC system, 100 %…

There are many benefits to rainwater harvesting; some are more obvious than others. When coupled with other water saving techniques it can dramatically reduce the size of water bills.  It can also help garner credits for projects seeking LEED certification.  As well as conserving resources reducing water usage can help stave off the need for costly infrastructure upgrades keeping costs down for everyone.  But there are equally important benefits that aren’t as apparent. In areas that use a combined storm…