Circadia Group, in partnership with Affiliated Engineers (AEI), delivered a comprehensive MEP and geothermal peer review for Yale University’s new Dramatic Arts Building (DAB). This complex, seven-story, 205,000-square-foot facility features multiple auditoria and classrooms that demand specialized engineering, specifically regarding climate controls and space conditioning for high-ceiling performance spaces. Evaluating the project at the 50% Construction Document phase, Circadia cross-referenced the designs against Yale’s strict University Standards and the project’s foundational Basis of Design. Through weekly alignment meetings with Yale stakeholders, Circadia’s subject matter experts formulated over 400 actionable technical comments. This rigorous review successfully polished the final design drawings, enhanced long-term system performance, minimized future maintenance overhead, and mitigated the risk of costly late-stage project changes.
