Fletcher J. Clarcq, P.E., is a principal with SmithGroup Inc. and is the mechanical engineering discipline leader for the Phoenix office. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Binghamton University (SUNY) in 1998 and has been practicing in the HVAC industry for 21-plus years. He specializes in health care and science/technology projects, but his experience includes office workplace, higher education, central chilled water and heating plants for large projects, campus steam systems, and energy-efficient HVAC system solutions. Clarcq has significant experience with chilled beam designs, including projects such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Energy Systems Integration Facility (NREL ESIF), Worcester Polytechnic Dormitory, Banner Health’s North Campus Outpatient Facility, and Banner Health’s Ocotillo Patient Tower. He continually strives to educate clients and design energy-efficient system solutions for projects throughout the country. Contact him at fletcher.clarcq@smithgroup.com.