Facilities Management webinar series
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Starting at 11:00am EST
Join Lab Design and our experts for this free webinar series which will help you incorporate the right facilities components into your lab’s design or renovation plan
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The fundamental elements of a laboratory's infrastructure include crucial components such as flooring, lighting systems, walls, ceilings, and utility systems. Each must be meticulously selected to adhere to the lab's safety protocols, maintenance needs, and ongoing research. Prior to embarking on a new construction or renovation project for the laboratory, it is vital for all stakeholders to possess a comprehensive grasp of the lab's objectives and standards. This ensures that informed decisions are made in the selection and installation of equipment and systems to adequately suit the laboratory's requirements.
Lab Design will host its Facilities Management webinar series on November 19, 2024. This virtual event will feature expert insight on how to choose the right systems and components for your lab. It will also provide helpful questions you should ask your vendors or clients when you are starting a new project. Learn how factors such as ergonomics, accessibility, and maintenance requirements play crucial roles in component selection. Join the interactive Q&A session with each speaker following their presentation.
Each webinar in this free event can be attended live and/or on demand. Sign up once to access all the webinars in this series.
Learning objectives:
Explore innovative technologies and emerging trends in laboratory facilities management
Understand the key principles and best practices of laboratory facilities management, including safety protocols and components selection
Develop strategies for effective space utilization within laboratory settings by analyzing workflow efficiency, ergonomic design, and regulatory compliance
Uncover effective communication skills to make sure all team members understand the scope of your project
Lab Design is an AIA CES approved education provider
Sessions
Introduction to Lab Ergonomics and Human Factored Design
11:00 am EST
Lab design has unique requirements for balancing ergonomics, health, safety, and material compatibility. Laboratory safety and durability are both key drivers in design but are often at odds with one another. For example, flooring that is easy to stand on for long durations may not provide the correct chemical or slip resistance for a lab environment, while surfaces such as epoxy or polished concrete may provide better chemical compatibility without balancing the comfort of standing on that surface for long durations.
This course will detail how to use ergonomics and human factored design in laboratory environments. We will explore what impacts ergonomics have in a laboratory setting beyond the typical office work environments. We will explore how material choices can support both ergonomics and safety in the lab, while still being resilient choices with long-term use. This course will focus on how to identify special ergonomic considerations for lab environments then evaluate products such as adjustable casework and storage solutions, flooring, and wall finishes both for ergonomic suitability as well as laboratory durability.
Learning objectives:
Understand the difference between ergonomics and human factors, and how to address them in the design plan of a laboratory facility
Discuss how ergonomics and human factored design apply to laboratories, and what kinds of risks are present in a lab environment that can be mitigated through thoughtful design
Understand the physical and mental/emotional health impacts of labs that have been designed with ergonomics in mind, and how these factors affect researchers' health and productivity
Discover how to make material selections that account for both ergonomics and safe, resilient lab design
This course is approved by AIA CES for 1 LU/HSW credit
Speakers
Shannon Dowling, MA, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Ayers Saint Gross
Rainey Hufstetler, AIA, LEED AP
Senior Associate and Lab Planner
Ayers Saint Gross
Lab Water Systems: Compliance, Treatment, and Sustainability Strategies
12:30 pm EST
It is vital that lab planners and designers understand the regulatory landscape governing wastewater discharge to ensure compliance with environmental laws and to identify potential hazards and challenges. Knowledge about various wastewater treatment techniques, methods for protecting water supplies from contamination, and water-saving measures will also help promote sustainability in laboratory operations.
This webinar will provide knowledge for managing water and wastewater in laboratory settings to support facility discharge restrictions. Participants will gain an understanding of the regulatory landscape governing wastewater discharge from laboratory facilities, including identifying prohibited discharges to ensure compliance with environmental laws. The presentation will cover different wastewater treatment techniques specific to laboratory operations, enhancing participants' ability to support these processes. Attendees will also learn about various methods used for protecting water supplies from contamination.
Additionally, the webinar will address water-saving measures, helping laboratories reduce their water footprint and promote sustainability. By the end of this webinar, participants will be equipped to manage water and wastewater in their laboratories effectively, ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to environmental conservation.
Learning objectives:
Become familiar with the regulatory landscape for wastewater discharge from laboratory facilities
Learn to identify and mitigate prohibited discharges
Analyze and understand different wastewater treatment processes in laboratory facilities
Identify different methods of water supply protection and water saving measures
This course is approved by AIA CES for 1 LU/HSW credit
Speaker
John Rattenbury, PE, CPD, ARCSA AP, LEED AP
Senior Engineer
Vanderweil Engineers
Lighting the Lab: Enhancing Visual Comfort and Performance Through Advanced Lighting Design
2:00 pm EST
Visual performance is intrinsically linked to effective lighting. While architects and lab planners often focus on optimizing laboratory performance, the quality of lighting within the laboratory space is frequently overlooked.
This webinar will address this gap by identifying aspects of the laboratory environment that must be considered when designing and maintaining lighting systems. We will review factors and metrics associated with both visual comfort and performance, diving into color science and exploring new color metrics. Additionally, we will discuss the physiological impacts of light, including both germicidal-UV and circadian supportive light. We will review environmental factors and maintenance concerns that influence luminaire and lighting control system attributes and specifications.
At the end of the webinar, you will understand the key conversations you need to have with your lighting professionals and be able to identify what updates may be necessary for your facility standards and maintenance protocols.
Learning objectives:
Quantify lighting factors associated with visual performance
Identify laboratory elements that impact lighting system performance
Recognize laboratory types that may create special criteria for lighting systems
Understand luminaire construction and serviceability needs
This course is approved by AIA CES for 1 LU
Speaker
Karen Murphy, LC, IALD, LEED AP
Lighting Director
HDR
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