Determining what makes a lab “sustainable” isn’t always clear-cut

New ultra-thin coating responds to heat and cold

Scientists often overlook some of the intuitive but less-obvious ways to reduce energy use in the lab

Existing laboratories provide significant opportunities to reduce utility consumption, improve sustainability, and manage costs.

Maintaining a safe environment and streamlining operational costs are two top priorities for laboratories. Through energy efficient incentives and programs, labs are now able to take advantage of energy saving solutions without compromising lab safety or productivity.

Ensuring that both new and existing laboratories are environmentally sustainable is not just a trendy label—it is a necessity.

An energy savings of 15 percent or more is available through the use of VAV laboratory exhaust ventilation systems. When properly designed, a VAV system can provide these savings without adversely impacting the air quality at downwind air intake locations or sensitive locations.