About

Founded in 2022 in San Diego, WC Engineering is a licensed M&P consulting engineering firm dedicated to sustainable and innovative building solutions. We specialize in the design of mechanical and plumbing systems, as well as living roofs, that seamlessly integrate functional and aesthetic elements. Our designs enhance comfort, reduce energy consumption, and create visually striking spaces.

With a strong focus on green building practices, including LEED certification, we advance energy efficiency and water conservation. Since less than 1% of U.S. roofs are living, we aim to transform urban spaces by designing and implementing living roofs that merge sustainability with beauty.

We deliver comprehensive plans, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules for public and private sector projects nationwide, encompassing residential, commercial, and institutional developments — both ground-up construction and renovations to existing buildings. By leveraging advanced design tools and adopting Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), we provide high-performance solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs while promoting environmental responsibility.

Residential Projects

Our team designs mechanical and plumbing systems for single-family and multi-family residential projects, including high-end homes. HVAC solutions commonly include split systems, packaged units, and hydronic heating, tailored to ensure comfort, air quality, and energy efficiency. Plumbing is designed for reliable and efficient domestic water and wastewater management with sustainable practices integrated.

Commercial Projects

We design high-performance HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial buildings. Common systems include packaged rooftop units, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, chilled water systems, and dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) to support ventilation and occupant comfort. HVAC distribution is typically routed above a drop ceiling, optimizing space and maintainability. Plumbing systems are designed to accommodate higher flows and complex distribution, ensuring long-term performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

Living Roof Projects

We design and integrate living roofs that enhance building performance, biodiversity, and occupant well-being, including rooftop farms that provide fresh produce for restaurants and homeowners. Each system is engineered to manage stormwater, improve insulation, and extend roof lifespan while creating visually engaging green spaces. Our designs support LEED certification and help transform urban environments into more sustainable and resilient landscapes.

Brian White, Founder

With 15 years in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, I specialize in designing high-performance, energy-efficient mechanical and plumbing (M&P) systems. As a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), a LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C), and a Green Roof Professional, I’m dedicated to creating sustainable designs that enhance indoor air quality (IAQ), comfort, and aesthetics, while minimizing noise, air, and water pollution.

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Waterfront Mechanical

Under the ownership of Ryan Marks, is an MEP consulting and design firm specializing in radiant floor heating and cooling systems, fresh air ventilation systems, Title 24 energy compliance, and sustainable engineering practices for custom residential homes in California. Ryan holds an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in California and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering from the University of California, Davis.

Roofterra

Under the ownership of Brendan Shea, an accredited Green Roof Professional with two decades of project management and design-build experience in the construction industry. He is a co-founder and former director of field operations at Recover Green Roofs, the largest green roof construction firm in the northeast United States. He has overseen more than 100 green roof and rooftop amenity spaces through design, estimating, construction, and long-term maintenance.

Ecotone

Under the ownership of Christine Thuring, a collaborative ecologist with over 20 years of expertise in green infrastructure and urban ecology, her firm is dedicated to creating sustainable and thriving ecosystems in urban settings. Her career began in ecological restoration and applied plant ecology. Christine strives to ensure ecological principles are translated into the built and natural environments. She is an accredited Green Roof Professional (GRP) and a Meadow Maker, with a PhD in Landscape from the University of Sheffield.