Laboratory Design Guide, Second Edition [Paperback]

Brian Griffin B Arch FRAIA ARIBA ADIA (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0750646713 | ISBN-13: 978-0750646710 | Edition: 2

Laboratory Design Guide 2ed takes the reader through the complex stages of laboratory design and construction, offering practical advice and detailed examples.

Brian Griffin's working manual covers the latest designs for new and evolving laboratory practices and equipment and includes current and future requirements for laboratories such as automation. Case studies illustrate the points made and represent the international view of the principles of laboratory design.

This second edition has new chapters on Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic services and fire suppression and Cost planning. There are also 11 new case studies ranging from the UK to Australia and to the States.

This is a vital book for all those responsible for the design of laboratory buildings: the client; architect; engineer; building project manager and scientist.

* A comprehensive guide to laboratory design which covers all the technical aspects in detail
* 35 international case studies provide a valuable source of information and illustrate how other architects have approached their designs
* Expert author is internationally renowned for his own laboratory designs

Editorial Reviews

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Review of second edition:
'I believe this book is important reading for anyone contemplating laboratory renovations and essential if involved in planning a new laboratory'
A.E. Hodda, Dep. Director of Analytical Laboratories, ICPMR, Sydney NSW

Reviews for the previous edition:
'Having moved in to a new laboratory for teaching and research 12 months ago, I wish that our faculty had had this book available to us 4 years ago while we were in the planning stage of the building.'
Chemistry in Australia

'Many common problems in laboratories could be avoided if this guide was compulsory reading for laboratory managers, architects and designers.'
What's New in Scientific & Laboratory Technology'

Book Description

One-stop indispensable reference for planning, designing and renovating laboratories --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: Architectural Press; 2 edition (August 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750646713
• ISBN-13: 978-0750646710
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,493,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review in "Chemistry in Australia", January 24, 2000

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Neil Ludvigsen (Northern Territory, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Laboratory Design Guide (Paperback)

Laboratory Design Guide, B.Griffin (Architectural Press,1999) ISBN 0 7506 3858 3

Having moved in to a new laboratory for teaching and research 12 months ago, I wish that our faculty had had this book available to us 4 years ago while we were in the planning stage of the building. This would have given the laboratory staff insights into how buildings are built and how to go about consulting with the building designers, architects, engineering consultants, contractors and sub-contractors and all the other various people that most laboratory staff have little day-to-day experience with. It would have also improved the discussion on options for design of the laboratories and furniture by the faculty staff. The idea of adjustable benches would have been a better solution to our need to cater for disabled students than making a permanent low bench in each teaching laboratory which means these benches go unused if no disabled student is in the unit. The second half of the book is case studies and looking at new laboratories. Fourteen of the 17case studies are from Australia, all but two of these from NSW. How the architects responded to the needs of their clients and the different needs for different types of laboratories is discussed. The examples cover rnultifunctional tertiary teaching, research institutions, pure research, and commercial pathology and government laboratories. All the case studies are there to amplify points made earlier in the book. This book must be read in conjunction with the appropriate Australian Standards and the CCH manual and although it does not mention individual standards or CCH guidelines the text does give a good place to start your search of the standards and guidelines which are the definitive sources.

Neil Ludvigsen, Northern Territory University, Book review in "Chemistry in Australia"

4.0 out of 5 stars Handy overview that could save you time and money, August 21, 2011

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Dave (Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Laboratory Design Guide, Third Edition (Paperback)

Brian Griffin has written an excellent overview of the process. Particularly handy are the 'rules-of-thumb' to help with early planning for a new laboratory facility, and the checklists. The examples are good - and in fact, probably take up too much space. Most of the book seems to be examples, with a brief summary, plans and photos of each case study.

The photos in the cases studies give lots of great ideas; however I would have liked more text up front about the design process. It would be good if future editions could have a critical analysis of the case studies; perhaps explaining what compromises were necessary or what else might have been done, instead of readers either assuming each is perfect or trying to determine themselves where a design might be sub-optimal.

I recommend the book if you are commencing the process of designing a laboratory upgrade or a brand new one. It opened my eyes to issues and has saved considerable time and reduced risks to my organisation.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I do not own this, November 17, 2007

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Guido D Killerpimp (Chicago Burbs, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Laboratory Design Guide, Second Edition (Paperback)

The used book, listed as great condition, was in very crappy condition and I sent it back