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The design of a laboratory facility can be a major factor in its success. A well-designed lab can be more efficient, quieter, more attractive and cheaper than one with design-related problems. There is not one correct laboratory design and avoiding many problems is a matter of combining engineering test experience with the construction experience of builders and architects. Visits to other labs and talks with their builders and designers can further improve your own results.
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Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles covering various aspects of laboratory development. Future articles will deal with lab construction, equipment, installation and commissioning of the facility. The series is organized by Jonathan Rogers (SEM Vice President) of Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, NM.
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French, M. Laboratory layout and design. Exp Tech 23, 35–37 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1567.1999.tb01569.x
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1567.1999.tb01569.x