- Paperback: 246 pages
- Publisher: Architectural Press; 2 edition (14 Aug 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0750646713
- ISBN-13: 978-0750646710
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.7 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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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'
'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'
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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
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
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If the brief is prepared by asking each member of the laboratory to state their indiviual requirements and then passing all this information to the laboratory designer to incorporate into the building, you may satisfy the existing staff but are unlikely to satisfy any new staff. Read the first page
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This is the second edition of this authorative, yet concise book. The first edition had a reprint run within 12 months and now Mr Griffin has added four new chapters and has doubled the number of case studies to 35. The book's minor title is 'The Laboratory Design Process from start to finish' and it really does detail every aspect of this process, even down to the expertise needed in the project team. The early chapters contain the essentials to developing the design brief, contract documentation and construction management.The remaining chapters then go through all the components such as site, structure, furniture, services and instrument requirements. I particularly appreciated the helpful hints and observations, obviously gleaned from 15 years experience in designing modern laboratories. The new chapters cover issues that are now almost fundamental to all modern building design: cost contral, environmental design and occcupational health and safety. The book is generously illustrated with laboratory floor plans and furnishing designs. There are also 28 colour plates from many laboratories featured in the 35 case studies from Australia and overseas.The studies are a unique feature of this book which makes it such a useful reference source. I found I could relate to the sequence in which chapters were presented. The novice will begin by trying to understand the empirical needs in designing a laboratory. Then consider the details, such as benches, layout and functionality. There is then a great desire to examine some 'real' laboratories to reinforce or modify the hypothesis developed so far. This is all presented to you in a very lucid form. I believe this book is important reading for anyone contemplating laboratory renovations and essential if involved in planning a new laboratory.
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Book Review in "Chemistry in Australia"
25 Jan 2000
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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"
Handy overview that could save you time and money
22 Aug 2011
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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.
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 6 people found the following review helpful
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17 Nov 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The used book, listed as great condition, was in very crappy condition and I sent it back
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