Issue 2 - February 2009
Greetings!
It's been a busy month for I2SL as we gear up for spring, with lots of new developments on the horizon. We've recently partnered with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for new Laboratory Facilities Guidelines for Planning and Design, and also are beginning a new sub-metering initiative. Additionally, I2SL has recently become a member of the International Association of Science Parks, a worldwide network connecting Science Park professionals from across the globe and providing services that drive growth and effectiveness for their members. It is my hope that this will only further expand I2SL's mission to spread sustainability in laboratories around the globe. Read on to hear all the latest news from I2SL, including Labs21 Conference and Workshop updates!
Sincerely,
Phil Wirdzek
President and Executive Director
I2SL
Labs21 Conference Updates
Join us for the Labs21 2009 Annual Conference, taking place September 22—24 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Just Announced: Opening Plenary Keynote Speaker
Dr. John C. Lechleiter, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Eli Lilly and Company, will give the keynote address during the Opening Plenary session at the Labs21 2009 Annual Conference. Dr. Lechleiter will discuss sustainable pharmaceutical laboratories and their impact on the industry. Learn more about Dr. Lechleiter.
Reminder: Labs21 2009 Annual Conference Call for Presenters Open Until March 25!
Submit your abstract to present at the Labs21 2009 Annual Conference today! For information about submitting an abstract and presenting at the conference please visit I2SL’s website.
Labs21 2009 Annual Conference Coincides with AASHE Conference
I2SL has been working with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), whose conference overlaps with the Labs21 Conference at the Indiana Convention Center this September. The AASHE conference will take place from September 20—22, and each organization's evening reception will be open to attendees from both conferences. Learn more about AASHE and opportunities for involvement.
Don't miss the selected highlights from the Labs21 2008 Annual Conference! Extended abstracts from conference presentations have been published in the December issue of the Laboratory Design Newsletter. |
Training Tidbits
Join I2SL for the First Labs21 Webinar!
On April 15, 2009, I2SL will offer its first Labs21 Workshop via webinar! Join us for the Labs21 Workshop: Operations and Maintenance. All you need is a standard telephone and Internet connection to attend. For more information about the webinar please visit I2SL’s website.
Labs21 Workshop at Laboratory Design Conference
Don’t forget to register for the Labs21 Workshop: Environmental Performance Critera, which will be held on March 23, 2009, in Rockville, Maryland, in conjunction with R&D Magazine’s Laboratory Design Conference.
I2SL’s Spotlight On…
Laboratory Research and Technical Staff (LabRATS), Winner of the 2008 Go Beyond Award for an Organization
The LabRATS program at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), co-founded by Allen Doyle and Katie Maynard, helps educate researchers on conserving resources in the workplace.
LabRATS has promoted the Labs21 Approach in many capacities and has given presentations throughout the UC campuses that encourage sustainable practices in laboratories. LabRATS has grown into 10 separate initiatives in just two years, one of which provides performance assesments for more than 35 laboratories. Learn more about LabRATS' award and other Go Beyond Award winners.
ENERGY STAR® and Labs21 Need Your Facility Data Labs21 has partnered with EPA's ENERGY STAR program to develop an energy performance rating for laboratories. A critical step toward developing an efficiency rating is to gather a robust data set on laboratory energy use. The Labs21 Energy Benchmarking Tool already has data on more than 170 facilities, but Labs21 and ENERGY STAR are looking to have at least 300 facilities represented in the benchmarking tool within the next few months. Here's how you can help: Download your facility data into the Labs21 Energy Benchmarking Tool today! |
I2SL Around the Industry
I2SL Launches Its Global Community!
With the launch of its Global Community, I2SL aims to create a resource that can help match anyone in the laboratory industry with manufacturers, design teams, product suppliers, and other businesses offering the most cutting-edge sustainable laboratory solutions. Learn more about the Global Community, or become a member!
I2SL is currently involved in several initiatives to expand its message of sustainability throughout the laboratory community. Recently, I2SL partnered with AIA to help coordinate the Laboratory Facilities Guidelines for Planning and Design. AIA represents architects from around the country who are key to incorporating sustainable practices into laboratory design. Learn more about AIA and its partnership with I2SL.
Additionally, I2SL and the Communities of Practice for Sustainable Facilities of the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) are collaborating with Labs21 to develop a working group to discuss energy sub-metering in laboratories.
The purpose is to review and critique sub-metering equipment and strategies
for their applicability in laboratories and other complex facilities to
collect real-time energy consumption data at system or machine levels. The
working group will aim to identify and develop protocol that allow owners and energy managers to
set annual energy and carbon reduction goals that facility operators and
users can meet together. The group meets regularly and others are
welcome to join by contacting I2SL to express interest. The sub-metering working group will hold an expanded review and discussion of its work at the Labs21 2009 Annual
Conference.
Need a Good Read? Check out I2SL's E-Library! This section on I2SL's website features papers from industry professionals highlighting new technologies, case studies, lessons learned, and other valuable resources for the Labs21 Community. For example, a paper by Bernard Bhatti and Kevin Fox features side-by-side evaluation of high-performance fume hoods for the University of Texas. The program was conducted to help determine an optimal fume hood design standard for use in the new Experimental Sciences Building in Austin, Texas. Learn more about this project. |
Ask Your Lab Question
I2SL continues to increase its level of support for the laboratory community. If you have questions geared toward increasing sustainability in your laboratory or high-performance facility, submit them to I2SL and they could be featured in the Sustainable Laboratory Times for consideration by the entire Labs21 community.
View answers to last month's question about fume hood sash control.
This month's question is from the sub-metering working group:
What components or systems have you, or will you, use to sub-meter your laboratory? Components may include the following:
- HVAC—Individual components or the system itself (gas and electric)?
- Expensive demands—Major pieces of equipment,
from walk-in freezers to MRI units. - Plug Loads—Individual circuits (i.e., lighting or lab module) to bench-top units (i.e., clustered GC/MS or shaker tables).
- Everything—until you find out what you don't need to meter.
Have an answer? Submit it to I2SL.*
Look for the answer in next month's issue!
*Answers will be published on I2SL's website. When submitting your answer, please note if you would prefer we omit your name and affiliation.
Look for I2SL at...
Look for representatives from I2SL presenting at these exciting upcoming events:
Higher Education Environmental Performance Improvement (HEEPI) Workshops
March 2—5
Manchester, UK
Luxembourg
University Sustainability and Green Laboratory Discussion
May 5
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
ACHEMA 2009
May 11—15
Frankfurt, Germany
IASP 2009
June 1—4
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Coming Next Month...
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More conference and workshop updates
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I2SL's Spotlight on...Lab Crafters, Inc.
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Perspectives on pursuing LEED® for small university projects
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Answers to this month's question
...and much more!
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