Research Series: Research Laboratory Design Guide

1 RESEARCHLABORATORYD esignGuideDepartmentofVeteransAffairsVet eransHealthAdministrationOfficeofResearc h&DevelopmentOfficeofFacilitiesManagemen tFacilitiesQualityOfficeStandardsService September 30, 1995VA Design Guide Research LaboratoryForewordForewordThe material contained in the Research LaboratoryDesign Guide is the culmination of a partnering effort by theDepartment of Veterans Affairs Office of Research andDevelopment and the Facilities Quality Office. The goal ofthe Design Guide is to ensure the quality of VA facilities whilecontrolling construction and operating document is intended to be used as a Guide and asupplement to current technical manuals and other VAcriteria in the planning of Research Laboratory facilities.

2 TheDesign Guide is not to be used as a standard Design , anduse of this Design Guide does not limit the project Architects'and Engineers' responsibilities to develop a complete andaccurate project Design that best meets the users' needs andapplicable code H. Siegel, FAIAD irector, Facilities Quality Office_____Dennis RothDirector, Operations for Research and Development_____September 30, 1995VA Design Guide Research LaboratoryContentsContentsSection 1 .. Acknowledgments, Introduction,Abbreviations, and Legend ofSymbolsSection 2 .. NarrativeSection 3 .. Relationship and Generic LayoutDiagramsSection 4 .. Design Guide Plate Series: LaboratoriesSection 5 .. Design Guide Plate Series: Specialized AreasSection 6.

3 Design Guide Plate Series: Laboratory SupportSeptember 30, 1995VA Design Guide Research LaboratoryContents - Section 1 Section 1 Acknowledgments,Introduction,Abbreviatio ns, andLegend of - - - 5 Legend of - 7 September 30, 1995VA Design Guide Research LaboratoryPage 1-1 AcknowledgmentsCredit is due the following individuals whose guidance, advice, and effort made this publication possible:CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT YarbroughAssociate Chief MedicalDirector for ConstructionManagementRobert L. Neary, Jr. ConstructionManagement OfficeLloyd H. Siegel, FAIAD irector, FacilitiesQuality OfficeLeo A. Phelan, AIAC ommittee Co-chair;Director, StandardsServiceDebra Bonarti, Design Guide Developer, Assoc.

4 AIAP roject CoordinatorWesley WheelerArchitectureWilliam Leahy, RAArchitectureWilbur Wright, PEMechanical EngineeringSatish Sehgal. PEMechanical MinterPlumbing and SanitaryEngineeringKhim Chudasama, PEElectrical EngineeringBarry WoodsEquipment SelectionElizabeth Bunn, CIPED esign GuideCoordinatorCRITERIA, POST OCCUPANCYEVALUATION, AND PLANNING SUPPORTSERVICEJohn SibenikSpace Planning CriteriaAl WongEquipment CriteriaOFFICE OF Research & DEVELOPMENTD ennis B. Smith, MDAssociate Chief MedicalDirector for R&DDennis RothDirector of Operationsfor R&DKari HastingsAdministrative Officerfor Medical ResearchServiceFIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEEJ eanette LandisVAMC, Lexington, KYDavid Johnson, , Baltimore, MDGary Soule VAMC, Nashville, TNRobert GuancialVAMC, Buffalo, NYMelvin BuckVAMC, Atlanta, GAPRIVATE SECTOR LAB CONSULTANTSEarl L.

5 WallsEarl Walls AssociatesJerry SullivanEarl Walls AssociatesChris Cowansage(formerly) Director ofLab Planning, CRSSA rchitects, 30, 1995VA Design Guide Research LaboratoryPage 1-3 IntroductionThe Research Laboratory Design Guide isintended to be a graphic consolidation of existingDepartment of Veterans Affairs standards andcriteria. It contains data from the followingsources: PG-08-1, Master Construction Specifications H-08-3, Construction Standards PG-08-4, Standard Details PG-7610, Equipment Guide List PG-08-6, Equipment Reference Manual H-7610, Space Planning Criteria PG-08-13, Barrier-Free Design Guide PG-08-14, Room Finishes, Door, andHardware Schedule Various Design Manuals and other technicalcriteria pertaining to Architectural, HVAC,Plumbing, and Electrical.

6 Consensus information from Research andDevelopment Staff of various VA MedicalCenters. Research ServiceThe Design Guide refers to the abovementioned sources when data is either toodetailed or too broad to be included in this Research Laboratory Design Guide wasdeveloped as a Design tool to assist the medicalprofession in better understanding the choicesthat designers ask them to make, and to helpdesigners understand the functionalrequirements necessary for proper operation of aResearch Guide plates contained in the ResearchLaboratory Design Guide are intended asillustrations of VA's furniture, equipment andpersonnel space needs.

7 They are not meant tolimit Design opportunities. Equipment shown isnot necessarily Design Guide is not intended to beproject specific. While it does contain themajority of spaces that now are required inResearch Laboratory , it is not possible toencompass all possible future , it is recommended that the project-specific space program be the starting point foran individual project Design . In addition, it isimportant to note that the Guide plates are ageneric graphic representation manufacturers should be consultedfor actual dimensions and utility of this Design Guide does not diminish theproject Architects' and Engineers' responsibilitiesto develop a complete and accurate Design thatmeets the user's needs and appropriate 30, 1995VA Design Guide Research LaboratoryPage Air Balance with Disabilities data and Industrial National Society of Heating,Refrigeration, and AirConditioning ceiling tileat (sp).

8 Acoustical ceiling tile withsprayed plastic Furnished andInstalled Construction Fundsfor Equipment and Funds For VAFurnishing of Equipment feet per of masonry Control linear resinous flooring Activated per fault wallboard efficiency particulate , Ventilating, and EnvironmentalBalancing Fire Magnetic square feet ..phaseSeptember 30, 1995 Page 1-6VA Design Guide Research Safety and Chain per square per square per square inch coating (high buildglazed coating) of Veterans Affairs Medical air Furnished and ContractorInstalled Medical CareAppropriation for Equipment,and Construction Funds composition Furnished and Installed Medical Care Appropriation forEquipment and 30, 1995VA Design Guide Research LaboratoryPage 1-7 Legend of SymbolsSeptember 30, 1995VA Design Guide Research LaboratoryContents - Section 2 Section - 1 September 30, 1995VA Design Guide Research LaboratoryPage 2-1 NarrativeAssumptions.

9 The Research Laboratory Design GuideNarrative addresses new construction as well asrenovation discussion throughout the Design Guidefocuses on biosciences labs "life sciences labs"as used by the Department of Veterans Affairs(VA).Note: Dimensions are given in metric units withthe English unit conversion in parentheses. Forexample: 1680 mm (5'-6").Introduction:It is imperative that Laboratory planners areaware that the Research facility must not bedesigned exclusively and permanently for anyone pattern or type of Research work. The focusof Research is constantly changing. It should beexpected that the direction of the facility'sresearch program may change between designand activation.

10 Therefore, the VA goal is toachieve a facility that is flexible enough toaccommodate future programs while maintainingcost efficiency at the time of Design of a Laboratory is a response tofour major challenges: Flexibility: The nature of Research canchange in unpredictable ways. It is importantto assess the kind and extent of flexibilitythat can be rationally planned whileconsidering ADA guidelines. Safety: High risk factors to researchersinclude possible contamination fromspecimens, explosion, and exposure tochemicals. Exits must be clearly marked andthe location of fume hoods must eliminatethe possibility of endangering the workers.