Broad View and Sharp Focus on Sustainable Lab Facilities

Franco Atassi, Siemens

Research laboratories have long operated at great cost in terms of consumption of resources and various forms of pollution. Today's movement toward sustainable enterprises recognizes the opportunities for conservation in laboratories. Green Labs groups are forming to face challenges that range from inefficient HVAC operation to daily practices at the bench. A package of improvement measures centered on the Building Automation System lets an organization select the measures most appropriate for the facility. On the technical side, these measures reduce energy use by matching mechanical operation to the dynamic demands of the scientific staff. On the human side, the BAS interfaces help engage facilities staff and lab users to continuously improve environmental performance.

Learning Objectives

  • Energy efficiency is critical to sustainability in laboratories.

  • Sustainability depends on technical solutions and engaged users.

  •  Air flow reduction is the most important energy lever.

Biography:

Franco Atassi, M.Sc., MBA, MSIB, has more than 20 years of experience in the life science, research and development laboratory, critical environment, and pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries. 

Mr. Atassi's career with Siemens Industry, Inc.'s Building Technologies Division began in 1994, to champion the development of the research and development laboratory market in the Mid-Atlantic area. Mr. Atassi is now the Director, Business Head—Life Science Solutions Business at Siemens Industry, Infrastructure and Cities Sector, Building Technologies Division, at the North American Headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Mr. Atassi has a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a Masters of Science degree in engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.  Mr. Atassi also has a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Pennsylvania State University and a Masters of Science in International Business (MSIB) degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago.

Mr. Atassi is an active participant in the life science industry. He is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer in the United States and abroad.

 

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