Preservation

Sustainability soars in the renovation of the Smithsonian’s Mid-Century Modern classic, including the replacement of all of the building systems

Mueller Associates has partnered with the Smithsonian Institution for over 45 years, delivering engineering solutions across museums, collections, and research facilities.

Mueller Associates has partnered with the Baltimore Museum of Art for nearly 50 years, delivering engineering solutions that protect collections and enhance the visitor experience.

Mueller Associates provides engineering solutions for Dumbarton Oaks, supporting historic preservation, scholarly research, and new educational spaces within a landmark estate.

Renovation of Georgetown’s historic Copley Crypt and St. William chapels with quiet, preservation-focused HVAC, lighting, and electrical upgrades that enhance worship and gathering spaces.

Mueller Associates modernized environmental and control systems at The Phillips Collection to protect artwork, improve comfort, and reduce long-term maintenance.

Multiple upgrades over three decades keep this historic venue up to date to accommodate grand opera and major touring productions

Mueller Associates engineered museum systems for the William H. Gross Stamp Gallery, balancing artifact preservation with restoration of a historic landmark.

Mueller Associates engineered preservation-focused building systems for the Josiah Henson Park Museum, supporting interpretation, education, and historic stewardship.

A carefully researched restoration of a historic government landmark redesigned and refurbished to reflect the elegant Victorian style of the era

Mueller Associates modernized building systems at the Walters Art Museum’s historic Hackerman House to support collections, galleries, and operations.

Mueller Associates provided MEP engineering for the adaptive reuse of VMFA’s historic Robinson House, supporting visitor services, accessibility, and museum operations.

Mueller Associates engineered HVAC and environmental control upgrades at the Folger Shakespeare Library, improving temperature and humidity conditions to preserve the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s works.

Mueller Associates engineered the restoration of the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, integrating modern HVAC, electrical, and lighting systems within a historic Beaux-Arts grand hall to support conservation and immersive ocean exhibits.

Mueller Associates engineered cost-effective HVAC upgrades for the Smithsonian’s Paleobiology Laboratory, supporting research, safety, and collections care.

A major expansion and renovation enhances gallery environments, visitor access, and collections support at the Muskegon Museum of Art.

Mueller engineered the comprehensive renovation of the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C., preserving its historic architecture and advancing its mission to celebrate women artists.

Renovation of a 19th-century structure into a popular venue for the performing arts and as a theater-in-the-round

Mueller Associates provided MEP engineering for the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center at Monticello, supporting exhibitions, education spaces, and sustainable geothermal systems within a historic landscape.

Mueller Associates supports the Smithsonian’s National Zoo with engineering solutions for animal habitats, conservation spaces, and visitor-focused exhibits.

Mueller Associates provided HVAC and lighting engineering for the Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland, enhancing visitor comfort, collections care, and a new glass entry vestibule within a historic museum setting.

Mueller engineered advanced MEP systems for the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Bird House, combining historic preservation, sustainability, and avian conservation in a LEED Gold renovation.

Mueller Associates provides engineering solutions for the Baltimore Museum of Art that support collections care, conservation, and museum scholarship.

LEED Gold Fernandez Center at Loyola University blends a historic renovation with a modern addition, featuring high-performance MEP systems, shared learning spaces, and sustainable design.