Here we explore three case studies on laboration expansion at an emerging metro-Boston biotech company, a small biophotonics R&D lab, and laboratories at the University of California, Irvine; showing how they dealt with the challenges they faced.

The AniGARD e3 animal transfer station from The Baker Company combines improved containment and enhanced ergonomics with lower energy requirements to provide you with unrivaled performance and protection.

Five trends in laboratory planning and construction that will impact future research facilities.

The AniGARD e3 animal transfer station from The Baker Company combines improved containment and enhanced ergonomics with lower energy requirements to provide you with unrivaled performance and protection. Comfortable and Versatile to Increase

A cleanroom is a rigorously controlled environment that has a low level of environmental pollutants such as dust, airborne microbes, aerosol particles and chemical vapors.

Polypropylene Horizontal Laminar Flow Clean Bench Clean ISO 5 air for a variety of applications Provide ductless horizontal laminar air flow and ample width for multiple users All clean benches feature dual-wall

Vertical Laminar Flow (VLF) Station Incorporates fan/filter modules with either 99.99% efficient HEPA or 99.999% efficient ULPA filters to provide a contaminant-free work environment.

NuAire’s Polypropylene NU-162 and NU-164 By-Pass Fume Hoods are manufactured using ½ inch stressrelieved, fully seam-welded, white 100% Polypropylene.

When you walked into your lab today, did you notice your environment? Or did you take for granted the open, airy spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, fabulous views of the outdoors, art work and potted plants?

We have written previously on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) certification program for green buildings. In this column, the Safety Guys will look at some of the potential health and safety issues involved when building green.