Building type basics for research laboratories / Daniel Watch ; Stephen A. Kliment, series founder and editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Watch, Daniel.

Series:

Building type basics series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Laboratories--Design and construction.

Laboratories.

Architecture, Modern--20th century.

Architecture, Modern.

Physical Description:

xi, 275 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Other Title:

Research laboratories

Place of Publication:

New York : John Wiley, [2001]

Summary:

Building Type Basics for Research Laboratories is a one-stop source for the essential information architects need to fast-start the design process. In this book, renowned architect and laboratory planner Daniel Watch shares his knowledge and expertise on a broad scope of issues that are essential to the design of government, private sector, and academic research laboratories. The book addresses the shift from individual research to team-based research, the impact of computer technology on laboratory design, "flexible" buildings, renovation guidelines, and safety issues. It provides critical information on the process, potential problems, design concerns, and recent trends in research laboratory design, along with complete coverage of energy issues and mechanical systems, structural concerns, lighting, internal traffic, security, ADA issues, and much more.

This conveniently organized quick reference is an invaluable guide for busy, dedicated professionals who want to get moving quickly as they embark on a new project. Like every Building Type Basics book, it provides authoritative, up-to-date information instantly and saves architects countless hours of research. Engineering consultants will also find in this volume a wealth of information to help them tackle laboratory commissions of all kinds.

Contents:

1. A New Design Model 3

Social Buildings for Team-Based Research 3

"Open" Versus "Closed" Labs 9

Flexibility 11

Designing for Technology 20

Sustainability 27

Science Parks 33

2. Laboratory Types 37

Private-Sector Labs 37

Government Labs 53

Academic Labs 68

3. Architectural Design Issues 101

The Programming, Design, and Construction Process 101

General Architectural Design Issues 105

The Lab Module

Basis for Laboratory Design 106

Site Planning 110

Exterior Image 110

Building Massing 124

Interior Image 125

Adjacencies 141

Interior Finishes 151

Acoustical Issues 152

Ergonomics 156

Fume Hoods 157

Safety, Security, and Regulatory Considerations 160

Wayfinding, Signage, and Graphics 172

Specialized Lab Areas 177

Specialized Equipment and Equipment Spaces 182

Vivarium Facilities 185

4. Engineering Design Issues 199

Structural Systems 199

Mechanical Systems

General Design Issues 204

Fume Hoods

Mechanical System Design Issues 216

Electrical Systems 221

Lighting Design 224

Telephone/Data System 228

Information Technology 229

Closets 230

Audiovisual Engineering for Presentation Rooms 230

Plumbing Systems 233

Commissioning 240

Renovation/Restoration/Adaptive Reuse 240

Faculty Management Issues 242

5. Cost Guidelines 245

Project Costs 245

Affordability/Value Engineering 248

Project Delivery Options 255

Trends in Project Financing 256

Summary of Cost Issues 256

Appendix The Laboratories for the 21st Century Initiative 257.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-262) and index.

ISBN:

0471392367

OCLC:

45136740