Architectural Services Department HKSAR Laboratory Design for Secondary Schools.

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Laboratory Design for Secondary Schools

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Objective in Designing Laboratories

To design well serviced and equipped laboratories in an environment which is conclusive to learning

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Design Considerations

General Arrangement

Biology

The following laboratories are normally found in a standard secondary school

Chemistry

Physics

Integrated Sciences

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Design Considerations

General Arrangement

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Design Considerations

General Arrangement Laboratories with adjacent preparation rooms

Biology LaboratoryBiology LaboratoryChemistry LaboratoryChemistry LaboratoryPhysics LaboratoryPhysics LaboratoryIntegrated Science LaboratoryIntegrated Science Laboratory

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Design Considerations

ServicesLighting - 500 lux at worktop level

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Design Considerations

ServicesVentilation

Mechanical Extract (10 air change per hour)

Ceiling Fans

Air Conditioning

Natural Ventilation

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Design Considerations

ServicesUtility Services

Water

ElectricityGas

Sink

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Design Considerations

Fitted Furniture

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Design Considerations

Proprietary FurnitureThe proprietary laboratory furniture has the following advantages:

Proven material, good chemical and moisture resistance

Modular sizes for easy replacement and addition

Factory produced, consistent quality

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Design Considerations

FurnitureMaterials

Laboratory furniture manufactured from high quality MR MDF (moisture resistance medium density fibre board), laminated and edge banded.

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Design Considerations

WorktopsHigh Pressure Laminates with phenolic resin laminate core Easily machined requiring no edging

Allowing coved upstands for easier cleaningAcid resistant for chemicals used in schools

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Storage Requirements

Large range of sizes Glass Fronted

Security Signage and identification of contents

Chemical storage

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Design Considerations

Fume Cupboards

Based on recommendations in “Fume Cupboards in Schools” U.K.Dept for Education & Employment

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Design Considerations

Fume Cupboards

Key Features

Glass side panels to enable visibility from all sides of the fume cupboard.Worktops are of chemical resistant Trespa.All glass is 6mm toughened safety glass.

Each fume cupboard is provided with 1xtwin RCB protected power socket, cold water and town gas supply.

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Design Considerations

Fume Cupboards

Key Features

A constant face velocity of 0.4m/s +/- 30% is maintained at sash opening of 400mm high.

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Design Considerations

Safety

Preventive Safety Measures

Use of fume cupboardsPurpose designed chemical and chemical waste storage

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Design Considerations

Safety

Reactive Safety Measures

Eye wash facilities

First Aid

Fire extinguishers

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Conclusion

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