Elara Engineering is a full-service consulting engineering firm headquartered in the Chicagoland area, specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Technology (MEPFPIT) design solutions. Founded in 2001, Elara has built a strong reputation for its commitment to sustainability and innovative practices in energy efficiency. With a mission to leave a positive legacy through customized and sustainable designs, Elara prioritizes ethics, integrity, and work-life balance in its operations. The firm serves a variety of markets, including commercial, multi-family, healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and residential sectors, providing services such as energy audits, MEPFPIT engineering, commissioning, and LEED support.
Elara's team of dedicated professionals is driven by a collective passion for reducing carbon footprints while enhancing asset value through constructible designs that maximize energy savings. Their unique contractor's perspective enables them to create practical solutions tailored to each project, ensuring maintainability and constructability. Elara Engineering showcases its innovative capabilities through notable firsts in the industry, such as designing the first double ventilated façade as a solar chimney in the U.S., as well as successful project completions that have received ASHRAE awards for excellence.
Beyond engineering, Elara fosters a culture of diversity and community involvement, encouraging continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteer initiatives among employees. With branching offices in Chicago and Hillside, Illinois, Elara Engineering is dedicated to leveraging its expertise to enhance the built environment and make significant contributions towards a sustainable future.
