A roadmap to the ultra-efficient laboratory: science applications, benchmarks, and pitfalls to avoid.

James Blount, Ellenzweig
Kenneth Crooks, Erlab

New filtered fume hood technologies, laboratory configurations, and HVAC system features are enabling the creation and addition of highly productive science spaces with lower capital cost, lower operating cost, environmental benefits and in unexpected locations. Jim Blount and Ken Crooks profile three recent research facility projects that have leveraged these industry innovations; Marywood University, Framingham State University and Bridgestone. They deliver a decision-making matrix for matching research discipline and flexibility requirements with new efficiency features and technology. They illustrate the impact on the scientific workspace including increased research program capacity, adaptability and flexibility, reduced HVAC capacity requirements and electrical loads, and streamlined maintenance models.

Learning Objectives

• How to apply new technologies to the laboratory environment to reduce both first and operational costs while increasing program capacity.
• How to select new technologies appropriate for the research discipline being served.
• How to plan for the impacts to HVAC requirements, adaptability and flexibility and maintenance requirements.

Biographies:

James V. Blount, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is a laboratory programming and planning architect, a principal leader behind Ellenzweig's innovative sustainable design practice devoted to architecture for the sciences; Jim is a founding board member of the New England Chapter of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I²SL) and has been involved in the programming, planning, and design of over two million square feet of space for scientific research and teaching. A particular area of interest and expertise is the exploration and development of innovative sustainable
design solutions for research facilities. In acknowledgment of that expertise, he has participated on laboratory safety committees, developed laboratory planning and safety standards, contributed to laboratory project budget development and cost control for numerous clients, and served as an invited
speaker at many national and international forums addressing laboratory and sustainable design.

Kenneth Crooks, Director GFH Technologies, ERLAB: Ken has over 25 years of experience in commercial and industrial HVAC industries. He is Director of GreenFumeHood Technology at Erlab in Rowley, MA which produces world-leading research-grade filtering technologies for fume hoods and laboratories. Previously, Ken worked at Phoenix Controls, Aircuity and Munters Corporation. Ken is a member of ASHRAE, I²SL and SCUP, serves as Vice-Chair on SEFA Board of Directors and his education includes Northeastern and Lesley University.

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