Laboratory Design Guide

<strong>Laboratory Design Guide</strong> 3rd edition is a complete guide to the complex processof laboratory design and construction. With practical advice and ... » 

Laboratory Design Guide 3rd edition is a complete guide to the complex processof laboratory design and construction. With practical advice and detailedexamples it is an indispensable reference for anyone involved in building orrenovating laboratories.In this working manual Brian Griffin explains how to meet the uniquecombination of requirements that laboratory design entails. Considerationsrange from safety and site considerations to instrumentation and specialfurniture andaccommodate the latest laboratory practices and the constant evolution ofscience. Case studies from around the world illustrate universal principles ofgood design while showing a variety of approaches.Revised throughout for this new edition the book contains a brand new chapteron the role of the computer covering topics such as the virtual experimenthot desking virtual buildings and computergenerated space relationshipdiagrams.There are also 10 new international case studies including the KadoorieBiological Sciences Building at the University of Hong Kong. Provides stepbystep explanation of how to meet the unique designrequirements of laboratories Shows how to make laboratories responsive to evolving technological andscientific practices International selection of case studies helps the reader evaluate the optionsavailable and is a source of inspiration «