Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-262) and index.

A New Design Model -- Social Buildings for Team-Based Research -- "Open" Versus "Closed" Labs -- Flexibility -- Designing for Technology -- Sustainability -- Science Parks -- Laboratory Types -- Private-Sector Labs -- Government Labs -- Academic Labs -- Architectural Design Issues -- The Programming, Design, and Construction Process -- General Architectural Design Issues -- The Lab Module--Basis for Laboratory Design -- Site Planning -- Exterior Image -- Building Massing -- Interior Image -- Adjacencies -- Interior Finishes -- Acoustical Issues -- Ergonomics -- Fume Hoods -- Safety, Security, and Regulatory Considerations -- Wayfinding, Signage, and Graphics -- Specialized Lab Areas -- Specialized Equipment and Equipment Spaces -- Vivarium Facilities -- Engineering Design Issues -- Structural Systems -- Mechanical Systems--General Design Issues -- Fume Hoods--Mechanical System Design Issues -- Electrical Systems -- Lighting Design -- Telephone/Data System -- Information Technology -- Closets -- Audiovisual Engineering for Presentation Rooms -- Plumbing Systems -- Commissioning -- Renovation/Restoration/Adaptive Reuse -- Faculty Management Issues -- Cost Guidelines -- Project Costs -- Affordability/Value Engineering -- Project Delivery Options -- Trends in Project Financing -- Summary of Cost Issues -- The Laboratories for the 21st Century Initiative.

Building Type Basics for Research Laboratories is a one-stop source for the essential information architects need to fast-start the design process. In this book, renowned architect and laboratory planner Daniel Watch shares his knowledge and expertise on a broad scope of issues that are essential to the design of government, private sector, and academic research laboratories. The book addresses the shift from individual research to team-based research, the impact of computer technology on laboratory design, "flexible" buildings, renovation guidelines, and safety issues. It provides critical information on the process, potential problems, design concerns, and recent trends in research laboratory design, along with complete coverage of energy issues and mechanical systems, structural concerns, lighting, internal traffic, security, ADA issues, and much more.

This conveniently organized quick reference is an invaluable guide for busy, dedicated professionals who want to get moving quickly as they embark on a new project. Like every Building Type Basics book, it provides authoritative, up-to-date information instantly and saves architects countless hours of research. Engineering consultants will also find in this volume a wealth of information to help them tackle laboratory commissions of all kinds.