Taking It to the Street: Applying Labs21 Concepts in the Real World
Mark Reed, Tsoi Kobus & Associates
Glenn Schuyler, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc. (RWDI)
Applying Labs21 concepts to real projects in the real world is harder than it sounds—even for the most committed designer and consultant. This presentation will focus on practical strategies for overcoming institutional obstacles to the Labs21 Approach. Experts in a variety of fields will go beyond the technical to address the cultural and political implications of their work and engage participants in a discussion of the following topics:
- Communicating benefit to project stakeholders: Who are your institution's top five beneficiaries of Labs21 concepts, and how do you enlist their support?
- Overcoming organizational impediments: How do you identify obstacles, and how have others successfully mitigated them?
- Spreading the word: What can you do to reach out to ASHRAE, the National Institutes of Health, and other organizations that have a direct impact on the Labs21 message?
- Telling success stories: Starting a repository for small and large success stories of how Labs21 concepts have successfully been applied.
- Using an integrative approach: How do you create a project team and process to maximize the impact of Labs21 concepts on a project?
By broadening the Labs21 technical presentations into the larger context of project implementation, this presentation will explore real-world challenges and propose new work efforts to ease the path for future initiatives.
Biographies:
Mark Reed, a principal of Tsoi/Kobus & Associates, has gained national recognition for the strategic planning and design of highly complex and technically challenging physical science and engineering facilities. Prior to joining Tsoi/Kobus, his experience included projects such as Tulane University's Environmental Sciences Building, Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering, the University of Hartford's Integrated Science, Engineering and Technology Complex, and the University of Chicago Searle Chemistry Building Renovation. He led the functional design of the Laboratory for Integrated Science and Engineering (LISE) at Harvard University in collaboration with Rafael Moneo. Mr. Reed currently is the principal in charge for science and technology projects at Harvard University and numerous life sciences projects within Cambridge and Boston. With more than 17 years of experience, Mark has received recognition for his innovative designs, including an Award for Design Excellence from Princeton University and an Award of Merit from AIA New England. He is a frequent presenter at conferences around the country hosted by organizations such as Tradeline, Laboratory Design, and the Society of Photographic Instrumentation Engineers.
Glenn Schuyler joined RWDI in 1981 as a senior engineer and became a principal at RWDI in 1984. He oversees a wide range of studies including air quality, aerodynamics, internal ventilation, and noise control. This work includes a large number of projects ranging from industrial facilities to university laboratories. As a result of Mr. Schuyler's experience, he has become the firm's expert on matters relating to internal ventilation and fume hood design. He has a Master of Applied Science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Toronto and is a registered professional engineer in the province of Ontario. He is a member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers and of ASHRAE.