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Architectural Services Department HKSAR. Laboratory Design for Secondary Schools. To design well serviced and equipped laboratories in an environment which is conclusive to learning. Objective in Designing Laboratories. General Arrangement . Biology. Chemistry . Physics.
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Architectural Services DepartmentHKSAR Laboratory Design for Secondary Schools
To design well serviced and equipped laboratories in an environment which is conclusive to learning Objective in Designing Laboratories
General Arrangement Biology Chemistry Physics Integrated Sciences Design Considerations The following laboratories are normally found in a standard secondary school
General Arrangement Design Considerations
General Arrangement Integrated Science Laboratory Physics Laboratory Biology Laboratory Chemistry Laboratory Design Considerations Laboratories with adjacent preparation rooms
Lighting - 500 lux at worktop level Services Design Considerations
Ventilation Services Mechanical Extract (10 air change per hour) Ceiling Fans Air Conditioning Natural Ventilation Design Considerations
Utility Services Services Design Considerations Water Electricity Gas Sink
Fitted Furniture Design Considerations
The proprietary laboratory furniture has the following advantages: Proprietary Furniture Proven material, good chemical and moisture resistance Factory produced, consistent quality Modular sizes for easy replacement and addition Design Considerations
Materials Furniture Laboratory furniture manufactured from high quality MR MDF (moisture resistance medium density fibre board), laminated and edge banded. Design Considerations
Worktops Easily machined requiring no edging Allowing coved upstands for easier cleaning Acid resistant for chemicals used in schools Design Considerations High Pressure Laminates with phenolic resin laminate core
Large range of sizes Glass Fronted Security Storage Requirements Signage and identification of contents Chemical storage Design Considerations
Based on recommendations in “Fume Cupboards in Schools” U.K.Dept for Education & Employment Fume Cupboards Design Considerations
Key Features Fume Cupboards Worktops are of chemical resistant Trespa. All glass is 6mm toughened safety glass. Glass side panels to enable visibility from all sides of the fume cupboard. Each fume cupboard is provided with 1xtwin RCB protected power socket, cold water and town gas supply. Design Considerations
Key Features Fume Cupboards A constant face velocity of 0.4m/s +/- 30% is maintained at sash opening of 400mm high. Design Considerations
Preventive Safety Measures Safety Use of fume cupboards Purpose designed chemical and chemical waste storage Design Considerations
Reactive Safety Measures Safety Eye wash facilities First Aid Fire extinguishers Design Considerations
Good and efficient design can only be achieved with an accurate description of requirements The feedback and comments of the users is essential for achieving good design Conclusion Thank You