MEP Design and Title 24 for Converting Existing Apartment Parking to 20 ADUs in Hill Place, Los Angeles

MEP Design and Title 24 for Converting Existing Apartment Parking to 20 ADUs in Hill Place, Los Angeles

Project Overview: Hill Place LA – Parking to 20 ADUs

At InnoDez, we pride ourselves on transforming urban spaces through innovative MEP design and engineering. The Hill Place LA project involved converting an underutilized parking area into 20 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), showcasing our expertise in sustainable and efficient building solutions. This project exemplifies how thoughtful engineering can maximize functionality and address housing needs in urban environments like Los Angeles.

Challenges and Solutions in Urban ADU Conversion

Converting parking structures into livable spaces presents unique challenges. From ensuring compliance with Title 24 (T24) energy standards to integrating modern MEP systems in a confined space, our team tackled every obstacle with precision. We developed designs that balanced energy efficiency, safety, and occupant comfort, adhering to both local building codes and California’s stringent energy standards.

Our MEP Engineering Approach

For the Hill Place LA project, we delivered customized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) solutions that transformed the parking area into modern, functional ADUs. Our design approach ensured these units met high standards for energy efficiency, safety, and livability.

Mechanical Systems:

Efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems were critical to the success of this project. We implemented compact, energy-efficient HVAC solutions tailored for small living spaces, ensuring optimal indoor air quality and comfort for future residents.

Electrical Systems:

The electrical infrastructure was designed to support modern living with smart lighting, energy-efficient appliances, and robust power distribution. Each ADU was equipped to handle the demands of urban living while minimizing energy consumption.

Plumbing Systems:

Our plumbing designs focused on maximizing water efficiency while ensuring reliability. From innovative water-saving fixtures to seamless integration with existing infrastructure, we provided solutions that support sustainability and occupant convenience.

Title 24 Compliance and Sustainability

California’s Title 24 standards emphasize energy efficiency and sustainability. For the Hill Place LA project, we incorporated advanced building techniques and technologies to meet and exceed these requirements. This included the use of high-efficiency HVAC systems, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and energy-efficient lighting.

Enhancing Urban Living with ADUs

This project highlights the potential of Accessory Dwelling Units to address housing shortages while maintaining urban density. By repurposing underused spaces, Hill Place LA offers an innovative solution to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in Los Angeles.

Conclusion

The Hill Place LA project is a testament to InnoDez’s commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. From designing systems that maximize energy efficiency to ensuring compliance with local regulations, our team was proud to contribute to this forward-thinking project.

Why Choose InnoDez for Your ADU Project?

With extensive experience in MEP engineering, we specialize in transforming concepts into reality, whether it’s creating new structures or retrofitting existing spaces. Contact InnoDez today to discuss your project and see how we can help bring your vision to life.

InnoDez provided MEP Design and Engineering and Title 24 for existing parking conversion to ADUs.  There are 20 proposed ADUs.

Location: 636 N. Hill Place, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Existing lower garage and upper garage in the building converted to 20 ADUs.

In this project, the client wanted to add ADU units in two level parking. All ADUs have been provided with the following:

• Cassette Type Heat Pump Indoor unit.
• Gas Vent for dryer and gas water heater.
• Exhaust fan for all toilets.
• Manual J has been done on Wrightsoft to calculate the cooling and heating capacity needed.
• Each ADU is provided with a subpanel with a 40 A single phase 3 wires.
• Each ADU is provided with Water Meter and Gas Meter, which were selected based on the CPC Code.
• Sewer has been connected to existing vertical pipe with a 6 inch pipe size.

The parking has been enclosed and therefore ventilation has been added to both garages based on the CMC for enclosed parking calculation.

Lights have been added on all parking means of egress.