Educational Facilities
TECHKNOW Engineering, LLC, registered as a Professional Design Firm by the State of Illinois, was founded to meet the increasing demands for high standards in professional services. From 1981 through 1995 we provided A/E services as TECHKNOW, Inc.. In 1995, we reorganized as TECHKNOW Engineering, LLC. We provide multi-discipline services including architecture and civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering. Other services include plumbing design, condition assessment surveys, and project and construction management. We have provided design and other consulting services to various governmental, commercial, institutional and industrial clients.
TECHKNOW is in good standing with its clients which have included ComEd, City of Chicago, Chicago Housing Authority, Illinois Tollway, University of Chicago, Canadian National Railroad, Metra, and others. We are known for working closely with the end users, to ensure fulfillment of their needs, and working on fast-track projects. References will be provided upon request.
We have 4800 square feet of office space conveniently located in downtown Chicago.
The following are brief descriptions of Educational Facility projects:
Chicago Public Schools - Neal F. Simeon Career Academy
Techknow is currently providing complete electrical and mechanical design services for this high school which is a prototypical industrial training school (vocational) addition to be attached to an existing gymnasium and natatorium. The existing structures to remain are stand-alone building with MEPFP connections to this project. The project consists of the following components: auto, carpentry, welding, electric, CAD lab, machine shops, classrooms, auditorium with orchestra pit and stage, library, cafeteria with kitchen and dining, and ROTC classrooms.
Tarkington Elementary School
Techknow is currently providing complete electrical and mechanical design services for this high school which is a prototypical industrial training school (vocational) addition to be attached to an existing gymnasium and natatorium. The existing structures to remain are stand-alone building with MEPFP connections to this project. The project consists of the following components: auto, carpentry, welding, electric, CAD lab, machine shops, classrooms, auditorium with orchestra pit and stage, library, cafeteria with kitchen and dining, and ROTC classrooms.
University of Chicago Field House
TECHKNOW was retained by the University of Chicago to provide project management and engineering services for replacement of large damaged glass block windows at the University's Field House. Existing conditions were surveyed, and alternatives for replacement were developed and evaluated. TECHKNOW also prepared cost estimates. A decision was made to replace the windows with translucent, insulated fiberglass panels. This solution allowed glarefree daylight into the building, thus making the facility suitable for various sports. High impact fiberglass panels were used above the main floor, so as to tolerate the abuse due to various sports. TECHKNOW prepared a detail design and specifications for contractor bids. During construction, TECHKNOW's responsibilities included coordinating contractor efforts, reviewing site drawings, and conducting site visits to review work quality and progress.