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Jim McElwainCollege Architect

SETTING UP A LABORATORY

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THELABHAS ALABWHICH HAS ALABBRADFORTHCHEMISTRYLASERLABORATORY TRANSFORMATION

BEFOREAFTER

The Design and Construction Team

Your School and DepartmentBuildingShared ResourcesFacilities DirectorUniversity DivisionsFacilities Management Services (FMS)Capital Construction Development (CCD)Outside ConsultantsArchitectEngineersROLES OF CRITICAL PERSONNELFacilities Director (School)Initiates ProjectMakes first contacts with PIRepresents PI and Dean during Design and ConstructionProject Manager (CCD)Coordinates all budgets, Schedules and ContractsRepresents University InterestsArchitect/Engineer (Outside)Prepares legal and construction documentsContractor (Outside)Implements construction documentsPROJECT PHASES

Project PlanningDefining Functional AreasIdentifying Personal PreferencesSchool and Department CoordinationProject InitiationEstablishing Budget and ScheduleCapital Construction CoordinationProject Design and DocumentationPreparing for Bidding and ConstructionArchitect/Engineer CoordinationProject ImplementationConstruction ContractBuilding PermitContractor and Inspector CoordinationProject CompletionOccupancy and OperationFacilities Management Coordination

Defining Functional Areas

Wet LaboratoryOccupied space with extensive plumbing and chemical fume hoodsHigh potential for spills

Defining Functional Areas

Wet LaboratoryDry LaboratoryRegularly occupied space with benches, tables, instrumentationLow potential for spills

Defining Functional Areas

Wet LaboratoryDry LaboratorySupport SpacesNot regularly occupied for extended periodsEquipment RoomsInstrument RoomsPlant or Animal RoomsEnvironmental Control Rooms

Defining Functional Areas

Wet LaboratoryDry LaboratorySupport SpacesStudent SpaceAssigned space for post-docs and graduate studentsUnassigned space for undergraduatesGroup space for meetings

Defining Functional Areas

Wet LaboratoryDry LaboratorySupport SpacesStudent SpaceOfficesP.I. OfficeLaboratory StaffResearch facultyConference Rooms

Identifying Personal Design Preferences

Relationship between Laboratory Space and Student SpaceSTUDENTS WITHIN LABORATORY

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STUDENT SUITE REMOTEFROM LABORATORY

Identifying Personal Design Preferences

Relationship between Laboratory Space and P.I. Office

OFFICE WITHIN LABORATORY

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OFFICE SUITE REMOTEFROM LABORATORYIdentifying Personal Design Preferences

Relationship between Openness and EnclosureOPEN LABORATORY

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ENCLOSED LABORATORY

Identifying Personal Design Preferences

Relationship between Windows and LabSTUDENT STATIONS BY THE WINDOW

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LABORATORY BENCHES BY THE WINDOW

Identifying Personal Design Preferences

Colors, Materials and FinishesWOOD CABINETSSUSPENDED CEILINGPATTERNED FLOOR

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METAL CABINETSOPEN CEILINGMONOLITHIC FLOOR

Project Initiation

Project Initiation

Project Schedule

DESIGN18 WEEKSCONSTRUCT20 WEEKSBID6 WEEKSPlanningOccupancyTypical Project Hazards

Disabled AccessibilityFume HoodsSink and faucetsCounter top and cabinets

Typical Project Hazards

Disabled AccessibilityLaboratory ExhaustFume HoodsVertical shaftsSpot exhaust

Typical Project Hazards

Disabled AccessibilityLaboratory ExhaustElectrical power backupGeneratorUPSAlarms

Typical Project Hazards

Disabled AccessibilityLaboratory ExhaustElectrical power backupCode RequirementsLA Research ReportsUL LabelsChemical QuantitiesOccupancy Classifications

Typical Project Hazards

Disabled AccessibilityLaboratory ExhaustElectrical power backupUL Listing and other Code requirementsWaste Water ManagementAcid Waste pipingBuilding ClarifiersSediment Traps

Typical Project Hazards

Disabled AccessibilityLaboratory ExhaustElectrical power backupUL Listing and other Code requirementsWaste Water ManagementPurified waterPurification levelsWater distributionSpot Polishers

Jim McElwainCollege Architect

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