ABSTRACT

Laboratory Design Handbook describes the process, motivation, constraints, challenges, opportunities, and specific design data related to the creation of a modern research laboratory. The information presented is based on a large pool of experience in the development of new and renovated laboratory buildings for universities, teaching hospitals, ph

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|6 pages

"HOT" AREAS OF RESEARCH

chapter 2|10 pages

THE PLANNING PROCESS

chapter 3|14 pages

DESIGN OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

chapter 4|16 pages

LABORATORY SAFETY

chapter 5|4 pages

PERSONNEL AMENITIES

chapter 6|8 pages

BENCH DESIGN

chapter 7|4 pages

ERGONOMICS

chapter 8|14 pages

CHEMICAL FUME HOODS

chapter 9|18 pages

FOCUSED WORK SPACES

chapter 10|14 pages

ANIMAL FACILITIES

chapter 11|12 pages

CLEAN ENVIRONMENTS

chapter 12|18 pages

LAB EQUIPMENT

chapter 13|6 pages

SHIELDING

chapter 14|8 pages

PLUMBING SYSTEMS

chapter 15|8 pages

HVAC SYSTEMS

chapter 16|12 pages

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

chapter 17|2 pages

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

chapter 18|4 pages

SECURITY

chapter 19|2 pages

WASTE DISPOSAL

chapter 20|2 pages

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

chapter 21|8 pages

TRENDS IN LAB DESIGN