Labs

Mechanical and electrical design for new, $65 million 100,000 sf, 4-story interdisciplinary research laboratory building with a basement vivarium. The primary purpose of the laboratory building is to provide open and flexible laboratory spaces for researchers in molecular and cell biology, development biology, chemistry and biochemistry, environmental toxicology, and biomolecular engineering. The 20,000 sf of wet laboratory space is complemented by 20,000 sf of laboratory support space. Offices and administrative areas are included. Our mechanical and electrical designs emphasize sustainability and energy-efficiency. Sustainable Design Features: daylighting, lighting controls, chilled beams in the labs, cascaded air supply for fume hood makeup, reduced air change rates, and low pressure drop design of air handling systems. Design began in 2006.