Projects

This 78,000 SF new teaching laboratory addition for chemistry and biology studies is located on the campus of The University of Houston, in Houston, Texas. The program includes an additional 24,000 SF of shell space for future research use. Instructional labs accommodate 24 students with 8 student work stations at each 3 lab bench. This configuration enables students to work effectively either individually or in groups of 2 or 4 depending on their assignments. The aspect ratio of our lab design provides all 24 students clear site lines to the instructor’s demo bench, white board and projection screen ensuring that faculty’s ability to effectively communicate with students and provide pre-lab instruction.

Chemistry labs are equipped with fume hoods, instrumentation benches, and locked drawers for personal lab supplies; Biology labs are set up at sit down height for work with microscopes. Lab service areas are positioned to provide logistical support enabling technicians to quickly prep each lab for the next section and maintain high utilization rates. Safety is critical – the design includes combination safety shower/eyewashes; adequate aisle widths; adequate workspace at the bench and in fume hoods; and adequate and appropriate storage for all types of chemicals and instrumentation.

Safety is critical—the design includes combination safety shower/eyewashes; adequate aisle widths; adequate workspace at the bench and in fume hoods; and adequate and appropriate storage for all types of chemicals and instrumentation.

The Project was designed to Silver LEED certification criteria.