Chinese International School Laboratory Refurbishment

2001-2003

A case Study of laboratory design

Science Laboratory

• 5 laboratories in five different floors

• Each floor : One Science Laboratory and neighboring Preparation Room

Laboratory Refurbishment

• In 3 phases

• June 2001: Two Chemistry Laboratories; Totally Four ducted fume cupboards in Lab, One in preparation room, adding on existing two mobile fume cupboards

• June 2002: Physics and Biology Laboratory; Replacing one fume cupboard.

• June 2003: Biology Laboratory

Laboratory Refurbishment

• One main contractor for supply and installation of furniture include all the related builders’ work ( Design and build)

• Other supplier: AV equipment, office furniture, network cabling, computer furniture, Standard Tray storage system

Planning and Design

• Layout -Benches: Linear bench space, knee space, services

• Ventilation Fume cupboard, Extractor Fan

• Storage

Evaluation of laboratory and preparation Room

Planning

• Collection of data

• Catalogues from suppliers

• Essential Reference • “Design and Planning Laboratories” CLEAPSS Guide

L14

• “Science Accommodation in Secondary School” DfEE

Planning

• Traditional

• Service pedestal with table

• Peninsula

• Peninsula Octagonal

Layout Plan and Services

Planning StrategyMulti-functional Laboratory

Range of activities:

• Practical Work

• Lecture Talk

• Information Technology and Communication (ITC)

• Cinema

• Group Discussion/Study & Writing Test

Design

• Draft Layout Plan with simple design tool

• Size and shape of laboratory

• Safe Distance

• Location of fume cupboard

• Assign use of space

• Comprise in the rule• Laboratory Specification: CLEAPSS Guide L14

General Layout Plan

Photo

• Old and New

• New additions

Lecture Teaching Area

• At the front• Whiteboard,,

OHP, TV, VCR, VCD Player, projection screen, Computer, Book shelf

Practical work Area

• Five pedestal with 2 to 3 loose table around

• Provide all the service required

• network port

Service Pedestal

• Island units surrounded by loose tables

• Services: water, drainage, gas, main power and network ports

Computer AreaAlong the side & in front of pedestal

Safety Equipment AreaSafety Equipment Area• Emergency Safety

Equipment all-in-one place.

• First Aid Box, Simple Spillage Control Kit, Eye wash shower

• Hand Washing: Hot/ cold water mixer, soap and paper towel

Safety EquipmentSafety Equipment

• Eye Spectacle and goggles

• Keep inside tailor made cotton bags to prevent damages

• Students are asked to either wear it or return to bag. Not on table

Safety EquipmentSafety Equipment

• Separate bin for rubbish and broken glassware

• Empty A4 paper box is cut for keeping broken glassware

Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety

• Master cut-off switch to cut off power of all wall socket except fume cupboard, fish tank, Plant lighting

• All wall socket protected by RCCD

Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety

Use of variable LV Power supply

• Lockable Max Voltage • Economical; flexible,

Independent working, Easy maintenance, higher max output 8A

• Keep in trolley for easy access

Other Features

• Extensive Use of Tray System

• Extensive Use of Computer in Science

• Chemical Storage

Extensive Use of Tray System

• Open System (Easy to find, dust)

• Frame :Storage System in Preparation Room, bookshelf in Laboratory

• Furniture: Keeping stuff in laboratory

• Trolley: Keeping stuff in Prep Room ; Transportation

• Trolley Park in prep room

Chemical Storage

• A storage cupboard made by brick inside the preparation room.

• For stock solution, small quantity of conc. Acid.

• Divided into two compartment: Flammable & Corrosive

• Timer controlled Extractor Fan expel air to outside

Chemical Storage Cupboard

• A storage cupboard made by brick inside the preparation room.

• For stock solution, small quantity of conc. Acid.

• Divided into two compartment: Flammable & Corrosive

• Timer controlled Extractor Fan expel air to outside