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Laboratory Journals
Volume I
Chapter I
Laboratory Planning & Construction
Journal
Current Laboratory Trends
- Decline of Mega-Labs
– Sept. 11th Effect on R&D & Lab Construction
– Business Continued Efforts to Shed Underperforming Activities
- Growth of Federal Funds for Biodefense & Homeland Security
– Increased Need For Lab Space
- Breakdown of Boundaries Between the Sciences-Medicine-Mathematics-Technology
– Increased Collaboration & Team Research
– Increased Open Lab Space
– Increased Need For Lab Flexibility & Adaptability
• Ability To Manipulate Furniture Configurations
• Elimination of Fixed Casework
• Mobile C-Frame Units with Storage Addition Capability
• Overhead Service Carriers with Quick Connections For Electrical, Water, Gas, Air
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