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Laboratory Sustainability: Beyond Fire, Water, and
Air
Leslie Ashor and Lloyd
Fisk, Research Facilities Design
Most laboratory related sustainability discussions focus on the
energy-related resources required to operate a laboratory, such
as electrical loads, water consumption, and heating, ventilation,
and air-conditioning loads (fire, water, and air). Yet, there
are numerous strategies in any laboratory building that contribute
to the sustainability goals, particularly in regards to the element
Earth, or materials and resources. This presentation will focus
on materials used as laboratory casework, equipment, and finishes.
Images from Research Facilities Design's completed LEED®-certified
projects will be utilized, as well as lessons learned from each
of them. Current strategies from dozens of teaching and research
laboratory projects on drawing boards and under construction will
be discussed, providing an up-to-the-minute look at leading edge
sustainability strategies from across the nation.
Opportunities for sustainability in laboratory casework and equipment
that minimize environmental impact include:
- Metal elements with recycled content
- Bench top materials with recycled content
- Rapidly renewable casework substrates
- Certified wood substrates, veneers, and solids
- Low-emitting paints and coatings
- Low-emitting composite wood and agrifiber products
- Alternative casework materials
- Reusability and mobility of laboratory casework components
This presentation will include specific products and appropriate
applications. Additional laboratory elements that are consistent
with sustainable design and why:
- ENERGY STAR®-rated laboratory equipment
- Water-cooled laboratory equipment
- Centralized laboratory vacuum systems
- Centralized reverse osmosis/deionization water systems
- Floors, walls, and ceilings
Biographies:
Leslie Ashor has 20
years of experience in the programming and design, renovation, and
new construction of biotechnology facilities, manufacturing plants,
corporate offices, financial institutions, and public agencies.
Her experience encompasses programming through construction administration.
Ms. Ashor is responsible for laboratory programming, planning,
design, and project management. She works closely with the client,
users, and the architectural and engineering team to establish design
criteria and develop a facility that is responsive to current needs
and allows flexibility for future requirements. Ms. Ashor evaluates
the client's needs and budget requirements and makes recommendations
to solve the client's problem within the budget constraints.
Lloyd Fisk has over 11
years experience in the planning, design, documentation, contract
administration, and overall project management of education, research,
and private industry facilities. His experience both as a laboratory
consultant and as an architectural designer gives him a broad range
of knowledge concerning research facilities.
Mr. Fisk is responsible for laboratory programming, planning, design,
and project management. He works closely with the client, users,
and the architectural and engineering team to establish design criteria
and develop a facility which is responsive to current needs and
allows flexibility for future requirements.
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