OKAPI IN INDIA

Mission Statement

Established in 2010, Okapi Architecture, Inc. provides leadership and expertise in program design throughout the United States and globally. We focus on integration of design with energy planning, energy efficiency, and sustainability within the architectural and construction practices. With pride, we bring leading edge and proven technology that combats Climate Change to design solutions.

History

Okapi Architecture, Inc’s strength is in providing “Turnkey” solutions for public agencies and private clients. As team players, we provide exceptional support to the entire project delivery team. Our diversified background brings forward a skillset from policy planning, large and small outreach efforts, architectural design and construction, public/utility program implementation, to continuous measurement of buildings during occupancy. In our diverse scope and work that we oversee, we adapt and collaborate well with many teams to achieve successful programs and significant projects. We also bring in funding opportunities as the basis for any project.

Credentials
  • California Certified – Diversified, Small and Women Business Enterprise
  • Professional Licenses and Certifications – Multiple; available upon request

SERVICES

Okapi Architecture, Inc. provides a variety of services to India. 

Program Design and ManaGEMENT

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University planning and Design Management

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Grant writing

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sustainability programs compliance

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EXISTING BUILDING ENERGY MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES

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Experience

PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, ARCHITECTURE & PROJECT TEAM MANAGEMENT

Okapi Architecture, Inc. is well established and has been heavily involved in a variety of Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, design /implementation and education outreach businesses for many years. We regularly manage energy efficiency programs and outreach education programs for the California utility companies. Okapi is well known for our pioneering in practicing sustainability, energy efficiency, and energy code. 

Energy Efficiency Program Design and Management
  1. Savings By Design Program – a California statewide commercial new construction energy efficiency incentive program. (2013-current)
  2. Zero By Design Program – a California new construction rebate program. (2021-2027)
  3. CAP4ZNE Program – a San Diego Gas & Electric Third-Party Managed Program for Local Government. (2022-2025)
  4. SoCalGas GAP Program – a Southern California Gas Company GAP pilot program. (2024-2024)
  5. K12 Public Schools Program – a Southern California Gas Company third-party managed program. (2024-2025)
Education Program Management

Provide guideline and quality control for school facilities standard on sustainability, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Perform preliminary energy assessments for potential energy conservation measures at various types of district facilities, study costs – benefit analysis, etc.

  • Los Angeles Unified School District – design 83 new campuses with the High-Performance Standards.
  • San Bernardino City Unified School District – designed 17 new campuses and improved all 70 existing campuses with the High-Performance Standards.
  • California State University, Dominguez Hills – guided 276-acre Master Plan with P3 development of 75 acres; $235 Million campuses buildings designed and completed construction by 2021.
  • Vedanta University, India – managed design and construction for greenfield master plan development of 6,000 acres for multidisciplinary university program.
Energy Efficiency Programs in United States

Assess the funding opportunity, design individual agencies road map to implement the energy efficiency projects and to receive the funding. 

Sustainability Criteria Certification
  1. U.S. Green Building Council – LEED Consultation and Certifications 
  2. Records include multiple UCLA buildings, Metro and LA City of Sanitation
  3. Infrastructure and Transportation projects.
  4. Collaborative for High-Performance Schools – CHPS Consultation and Certifications 
  5. International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) – WELL Certifications
Outreach and Education
  1. Provide “Energy Code Update to Architects/Engineers” through on-site training. 
  2. Provided training to over 1,000 architects.
  3. Directed Green Build, the largest sustainability conference and exhibition for Statewide Utility Companies, attended by more than 30,000 professionals.
Featured Project

California State University Dominguez Hills

The 87,000 SF Center for Science & Innovation Building in STEM Education includes new laboratories, faculty offices, classrooms, and facilities for a new graduate program.

Cal State University Dominguez Hills

The Innovation & Instruction Building is a four-story structure at the front door of the CSU Dominguez Hills campus.

Carson, CA

108,000 SF | Architect: HGA Architects | Four-Story building with large lobby space with a four-story atrium and includes a large media wall.

2021

The building houses general university and business school classrooms, faculty/admin offices, and cafe as well as a university event center with commercial kitchen support.

Our Team

Okapi Architecture, Inc. is certified as WMBE, DBE, SBE, and LSB. All members are dedicated to supporting the success of all our projects and we are well entrenched in LEED and overall sustainability, including architecture, engineering, outreach and education, utility program management, and decarbonization.

Ying Wang

President

Jessica Mack

Principal Partner

David Holly

Senior Engineer

Roshni Tomas

Consultant

Debbie Ebel

Sr. Program Manager

Vanessa Sanchez

Program Manager

Kimberly Perez

Program Manager

Cesar Rios

Energy Engineer 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or interest in any of Okapi’s services, please contact us today. We are here to serve you! 

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