Labs Under the Lens: Maximizing Resources in Research Design
2010 Texas College and University Facilities (TCUF) Conference
Presenters: Tom Woods, AIA, LEED AP, FKP Architects; Cynthia Walston, AIA, LEED AP, FKP Architects; and Scott Sevigny, PE, LEED AP, Shah Smith Associates
Synopsis: Referencing case studies of laboratories at Rice University, Texas Children's Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas A&M and UTMB Galveston, this presentation discusses current trends, examines lessons learned, explores cost-cutting design alternatives and reveals how smart planning can increase efficiency, reduce waste and enhance collaboration in research environments.