Our workspace is open and collaborative, and we consistently seek to provide excellent customer service, creative & sustainable environments for each project. We are ready to help you achieve efficiencies, savings, and workplace satisfaction. We are a full-service firm committed to long-term relationships with satisfied clients.
Projects
Services
Programming & Master Planning
The beginning phase of the project involves gathering all user information concerning their needs. We typically meet with all user groups in a charrette collaborative setting to determine their current and future needs. Often, we facilitate a programming charrette using our "facts, goals, and concepts" process to document the anticipated program of spaces and design components.
Tenant Improvements, Interior Design, renovation, & remodel
MRT specializes in tenant improvement and has completed many projects for multiple clients over the years. Often, we are asked to re-brand or re-invent an identity for a space or building. We strive to customize existing or shell spaces to the needs of the client, by integrating thoughtful materials with state-of-the-art furniture and integrated technology that is flexible for maximum utilization. Each tenant improvement and interior remodel is specifically designed and tailored to meet that client's needs
Project Management & Construction Admnistration
MRT has provided construction administration services on project we have designed as well as projects designed by others. We have provided full-time on-site project management and construction administration services as well as traditional full service construction administration with periodic on-site observation and limited construction phase services. We have worked with owners and contractors under all procurement methods, including CMAR, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and JOC.
New Construction
MRT has extensive experience in new construction, focusing on energy conservation and sustainability. We also endeavor to balance our client's initial construction costs with the long term operating costs. No matter how simple or complex a project is, we always analyze and offer options, prepare clear summaries comparing the advantages, energy consumption projections, sustainability issues, probable construction costs and project life-cycle costs, enabling the owner to make informed decisions.
sustainable design & leed energy studies
Two of MRT's team members, Akram Rosheidat and Jim Koehler, are LEED Accredited Professionals. Akram is an expert in performing computer simulation studies required to obtain LEED credits in the critical category of Energy & Atmosphere. Jim has vast experience in design and construction of all levels of sustainable facilities. MRT provides computer simulation services and LEED consulting to architects and building owners who want to obtain LEED certification but do not have the in-house expertise.
Outdoor design, shade structures, & exterior remodel
Having completed his PhD in Design, Akram Rosheidat specializes in outdoor comfort design, streetscape, and public spaces. Our goal is to create outdoor pedestrian oriented spaces with integrated design that include everything from architectural and landscape shading to the appropriate material selection for ground and wall surfaces.
ADA consulting
MRT staff is expert in ADA guidelines and has been working with them since their inception in 1991. We are adept in accessing facilities for ADA deficiencies and recommending cost effective solutions.
Existing facilities assessment & feasibility studies
MRT specializes in building maintenance, renovation, and rehabilitation projects. We typically address the rehabilitation of buildings’ critical systems: electrical infrastructure/equipment, air handler units, cooling towers, chilled and hot water piping, repair and replacements to the water and waste piping, ceiling and lighting replacement and general interior improvements, including interior and exterior ADA upgrades. Even with seemingly simple nuts and bolts type projects, we analyze options and prepare clear summaries comparing the advantages, energy consumption projections, sustainability, probable construction costs and projected life-cycle costs. MRT's staff has completed many building condition assessments that have resulted in measurable savings for our clients. When we work with our clients, we maintain an updated database of their facilities, both in terms of addressing current issues as well as long-term maintenance.
Architectural rendering services & 3d visualization
Architectural renderings are a valuable tool for presenting projects to clients, investors, and for marketing purposes. MRT is able to provide in-house 3D modeling/visualization and architectural rendering services.
Self-certification
Akram Rosheidat and Jim Koehler successfully completed the Self-Certification Training for the City of Phoenix. For our clients, this means faster permits (issued in as little as 5 days), lower permit fees, which leads to an earlier construction start date.
Philosophy
INTRODUCTION and time in business:
MRT Design LLC’s people have a long history and experience. Akram and Rosie, the managing partners of MRT, were with TRK Architecture & Facilities Management, Inc. for 16 and 10 years respectively, and transitioned into the MRT Design LLC in 2008 continuing to work with the same clients and projects since. Today, MRT’s staff grew to include experienced architects in solid, cost efficient design and experts in sustainability and energy conservation.
Design strengths FOR Architectural Projects:
Our focus on energy and sustainability is long-standing. In the early 90’s, we completed Green Light projects for the US Postal Service. Our office was the first installation in Arizona of T-5 lamps installation in Arizona of T-5 lamps. The technology was so new the fixtures were shipped with temporary ballasts because GE had not yet obtained UL Approval for their T-5 electronic ballasts. Since those early days we completed LEED certified projects, such as for the Estrella Park Visitor Center for the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Whether designing new facilities or renovating existing buildings, we MRT will work with you to balance your initial construction costs and long-term operating costs. Even with seemingly simple projects like roof replacements, we analyze options and prepare clear summaries comparing the advantages, energy consumption projections, sustainability, probable construction costs and projected life-cycle costs.
Quality control methodology and city coordination
From our initial meeting at the interview through construction completion, we listen. We listen to your decision makers and users; we research options and endeavor to design, detail and specify products and solutions that provide you the best value.
We pride ourselves on our clear and concise documents, resulting in low Change Orders percentage. To make our drawings easier to read, we use screened lines to show existing conditions that are to remain as-is. Thus, it is easy to see what areas are being affected and what new work is. We also include actual photographs showing and describing what renovation work is to occur.
Our CSI-numbered drawing notes improve our quality control in two ways. First, our documents are easy to read and less cluttered. Second, they provide immediate reference to the applicable specification section. Our drawing notes are specific to the item referenced. At any time, we can print out a comprehensive list of notes used on our drawings. We also use the same number in cost estimates. Thus, you can easily check to make sure we have included an element by looking at our estimate, specification index or list of drawing notes. We also use a written quality control program with checklists for each phase of design to assure that details are not overlooked.
We hope the information outlined in the preceding pages demonstrates that we have the experience and special expertise to complete your anticipated projects to your satisfaction. If you want someone who will take charge of your projects with the same personal commitment as you do, then you want MRT. There is no one who will work harder for your success.