Functional Design of Research Labratory
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The document outlines the functional design aspects of a research laboratory, covering architectural, engineering, operational, safety, and sustainability considerations. Key points include the need for flexibility in design, effective zoning for cost efficiency, and safety measures to protect human life. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of minimizing environmental impact and optimizing building efficiency throughout the lab's lifecycle.
Functional Design of Research Labratory
- 1. FUNCTIONAL DESIGN OF RESEARCH LABORATORY PYNDA SURYA PAVAN CE12B049
- 2. Functional Design Aspects • Architectural • Engineering • Operational • Safety • Sustainability
- 3. Architectural Aspects 1. Flexibility Dynamic field. Physical changes are made on annual basis. Need to accommodate that. 2. Expansion Nearby spaces should be left empty for future expansions.
- 5. Engineering Aspects 1. Structural systems Since the lab area is constantly changing and a single large roof is preferred with all load bearing elements in the ends and no centre pillars. 2. Electrical systems Requires emergency power supply and uninterrupted power supply along with normal power supply to ensure smooth running of everyday tasks.
- 7. Operational Aspects 1. Zoning Divide the total floor area into lab and non-lab zone to reduce operational costs. 2. Shared equipment Equipment that is shared with can be put outside the lab area with separate structure enclosing it. 3.Standardization Try to design with standard building components instead of customized components.
- 9. Safety Aspects 1. Safety Protection of human life and health is paramount by use of containment devices, radiation safety and emergency power. 2. Security Protecting facility from unauthorised access is also important in present competitive world.
- 11. Sustainability Aspects 1. Minimize overall impacts Since labs are far more energy intensive there is a need to reduce carbon footprint as far as possible. 2. Optimize building efficiency on a life-cycle Labs are used for a long time and optimising it for its entire life cycle is a major step in maintaining its sustainability factor.
- 13. Ventilation 1. Lab zone Needs sealed room to perform sensitive experiment so advisable to be cooled locally and to required levels. 2. Non-lab zone This zone is only used for lectures and doing coursework and hence needs no special requirements as long as basic comfort levels are met using basic building design principles.
- 14. Lighting 1. Lab zone Requires specific lighting for some experiments so it is recommended to glaze all fenestration to block light from entering inside and the fixing required luminaires for lighting. 2. Non-lab zone Requires only general illumination and can be met by exploiting natural lighting by using skylights and clerestories.
- 15. Acoustics 1. Lab zone Some experiments require noise control and also sound coming inside a lab causes irritation and disturbs the users. So labs must be insulated from outside noises by using sound absorbing media in their walls. 2. Non-lab zone This zone is mainly used for coursework and also for group discussions and lectures. So this area also must be insulated from noise by using sound absorbing media.