Biotility: Research Facility Design and Construction Best Practices

This module describes current best practices for designing research facilities. It focuses attention on laboratory efficiency needs and safety requirements. The module concludes with a discussion of the criteria used to evaluate energy recovery strategies.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21643 (English)
Author(s): Tyler Dykes, PE - Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Yijun Wang, PE - Affiliated Engineers, Inc.

This module explores emerging research building design and best construction practices, including the utilization of green infrastructure and decarbonization strategies. It discusses the fundamentals of intelligent buildings and the use of efficient lab equipment. The module concludes with a description of the need for future retro-commissioning of the research facilities.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21644 (English)
Author(s): Tyler Dykes, PE - Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Yijun Wang, PE - Affiliated Engineers, Inc.

This module employs four case studies to illustrate the principles of current and future practices for the design and construction of research facilities. The module models the best practices by examining a food science facility, a vivarium facility, an academic research building, and a commercial biotech lab space.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21645 (English)
Author(s): Tyler Dykes, PE - Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Yijun Wang, PE - Affiliated Engineers, Inc.