Elara Engineering is pleased to announce that on November 7, 2018 at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) College of Engineering’s Alumni Awards Dinner, Don McLauchlan was awarded a 2018 UIC Engineering Outstanding Achievement Award.  Don holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from UIC and is a founder and principal of Elara Engineering, Inc.

As described by UIC for the awards event, Don has over 35 years of experience in MEP design, construction, and commissioning and focuses on energy efficient design in the building environment; including, new construction, major renovations, problem-solving, green buildings, and fully integrated sustainable systems.  He has led engineering teams on projects for large commercial buildings, schools, universities, and hospitals; among others that have earned 21 first-place Illinois ASHRAE Excellence in Engineering Awards, three first-place Midwest Regional ASHRAE Technology Awards, two International Society ASHRAE Technology Awards, a Green Design Award from the Institute of Real Estate Management, and a Green Innovation Emerald Award from the United States Green Building Council.

As a licensed professional engineer in several states, Don is a certified energy manager and LEED-Accredited Professional. He has authored several technical articles for the ASHRAE Journal and other trade journals and has been a speaker at numerous industry conferences.

Elara Engineering is proud to congratulate Don for his 2018 UIC Outstanding Achievement Award and for his infectious passion, guiding leadership, industry involvement, commitment to client service, and a career devoted to energy conservation and innovative design.