Elara Engineering

04/07/2026

Mark Rockwood (PE, QCxP, LEED AP), a Senior Engineer II - Controls and Commissioning in Elara Engineering’s Building Performance Group, recently published his second article in the Spring 2026 issue of Chicagoland Buildings & Environments entitled “Dual Temperature Systems / 2-PIPE vs. 4-PIPE: What They Are, Challenges, and Optimization Opportunities.”

A reprint of Mark Rockwood’s article can be found below:

03/13/2026

Elara's very own Dustin Langille took the stage yesterday at the 2026 ASHRAE Illinois Spring Conference, diving into the complexities of urban geothermal design. It was a great evening connecting with industry professionals and learning from some of the best in the field!

03/09/2026

Yesterday, on International Women’s Day, we took a moment to recognize the inspiring women at Elara along with the countless women across our industry who help shape and design the world around us every day.

We are continuously inspired by the dedication, creativity, and impact of the women on the Elara team. Their hard work, leadership, and achievements not only move our company forward but also help build a stronger and more innovative industry.

We’re proud to celebrate their accomplishments and grateful for the contributions they make every single day.

02/16/2026

Another unforgettable Elara Ski Trip in the books! Such a beautiful day to step out of the office and hit the slopes together ❄️🎿

01/27/2026

Big things are happening at 30 N LaSalle. Elara Engineering is proud to support one of Chicago’s most high-profile office-to-residential conversions, bringing new life to a landmark in the heart of the Loop.

Working alongside SCB (Solomon Cordwell Buenz), our team is delivering sustainable MEPFP and engineering to help transform this former commercial tower into modern, efficient residential living — enhancing comfort, reducing energy use, and supporting Chicago’s vision for a more vibrant downtown.

More details about the project:
Chicago YIMBY: https://chicagoyimby.com/2025/04/updated-design-approved-for-30-n-lasalle-street-in-the-loop.html
Urbanize Chicago: https://chicago.urbanize.city/post/prc-approves-residential-conversion-30-n-lasalle
Golub & Company: https://golubandcompany.com/portfolio/30-north-lasalle/
SCB Insight: https://scb.com/2024/07/10/lasalle-street-is-getting-1000-new-apartments-but-first-comes-navigating-conversions-and-code/

01/22/2026

To follow-up with last December’s announcement that Elara Engineering had earned a 2025 ASHRAE Excellence-in-Engineering Award for its Northwestern University Chicago Campus Boiler Decentralization Project, we invite you to check out a brief video highlighting this exciting project and some of the key results delivered.

https://youtu.be/Zz7AHkvuXHA

01/22/2026

Prepare Your Building for Extreme Cold Weather: Chicagoland area is forecasted to experience severe cold temperatures over the weekend starting Friday morning with the forecasted lows reaching -10F to -15F. The forecast predicts temperatures that will test the limits of the heating capabilities of your equipment and are below typical design conditions.

We recommend taking the following steps to ready your building for the extreme cold:

As many of you are aware, the National Weather Service has issued and extreme cold warning as Chicagoland area is forecasted to experience severe cold

12/19/2025

From team magic shows and glass blowing to company potlucks and trivia nights, Elara has recently shared some amazing moments together. Grateful for our team collaboration and all of the fun we've been able to have celebrating this year's accomplishments. Excited for all that 2026 has in store!

12/17/2025

On December 9, 2025, the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) formally recognized Elara Engineering with two 2025 Excellence-in-Engineering Awards. We congratulate Elara’s and our clients’ project teams for their vision, passion, and innovation for this well-deserved recognition and for the collaboration and hard work of all stakeholders that ultimately ensured each project’s success.

Full project details can be found here: https://elaraeng.com/elara-wins-two-more-chapter-level-ashrae-excellence-in-engineering-awards/

12/11/2025

Happy Holidays from Elara Engineering. Wishing everybody a joyful season!

12/10/2025

As many of you are aware, the Chicagoland area is forecasted to experience severe cold temperatures over the weekend with lows occurring at or below zero with the forecasted overnight lows on Saturday and Sunday below zero in many areas. The forecast projects temperatures that will test the limits of the heating capabilities of your equipment.

We recommend taking the following steps to ready your building for the extreme cold:

As many of you are aware, the Chicagoland area is forecasted to experience severe cold temperatures over the weekend with lows occurring at or below zero with