It would be even quicker if the tent was pre-erected, of course, but this doesn’t make sense from a transportation and logistics perspective.
For storage solutions, we will always try to find out what users plan to store in the unit, as sometimes it may require ventilation to prevent the build-up of gases.. We have had issues with the floor specification not being suitable for specific chemical spills, and even with the impact resistance for when the client installs their laboratory equipment.The users will often be able to help with the specification of finishes, but typically wipe-down surfaces are suitable for most applications..
When it comes to lab sinks, it is important to determine what the lab sink is for before selecting a standard unit.Metal sinks are often not suitable for chemical discharge, and an epoxy or other material lab sink should be selected.Non-standard sinks come in non-standard sizes, and large lab sinks need to be supported due to the potential for a large mass of water within.
As well as splashbacks, there should be no gaps between lab furniture and lab sinks as dirt can accumulate.The aim is to ensure there’s no surface that can’t be easily reached for cleaning.. Ceilings in labs can help reduce the surfaces for dust to settle on, such as the various high-level services.
The counterargument to this is that the ceiling itself is one large dust trap.
In our experience, the ceiling type is dictated by the services; a ceiling can provide a plenum for air distribution at very low air velocity to the room, which is good for labs with a high air change rate, but it can also limit the space for service crossovers and distribution.. One final note is that the colour scheme of a lab can have a big effect on the users, not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also for safety reasons.As a result, large urban developments often fail to meet the aspirations of policymakers.
Architects have also been reluctant to focus conversations on the economic merits of their schemes, or the political issues behind them, instead focusing their descriptions and appraisals of work in mainly aesthetic terms.This has meant the discussion misses key challenges regarding what schemes are providing, or lacking, in terms of the economic and social value in architecture.. Part of the difficulty in embedding this design quality throughout the design process may be a result of the fragmentation of projects into stages, and the atomisation of roles in recent decades.
Individuals are often responsible only for small chunks of the process and wider design, with little collaboration between parties.It is therefore important to look at how to bridge these gaps across disciplines..