Wright State University
Wright State University started construction on its new research
laboratory, Biological Sciences III (Bio Sci III), during summer
of 2006. The more than 45,000-square-foot facility is the largest
new construction being undertaken as part of Wright State's renewal
of the College of Science and Mathematics facilities. When completed
in fall 2007 it will house biochemical and biomedical laboratories.
As an institution, Wright State is a proponent of sustainable laboratory design, and has registered Bio Sci III with the goal of reaching LEED® Silver certification. An ecocharette was carried out during the design phase that initiated the integrative design process with the goal of reducing the environmental impact of all facility systems. Some of the design aspects include architectural features that maximize daylighting, sunshading devices that help manage solar gain, and waterless urinals and high-efficiency toilets that improve water efficiency.
To help illustrate the benefits of sustainable laboratory design, a display will be placed in the lobby of the new facility that indicates real time energy usage of all building systems. The data collected through this effort will be shared with Labs21 for use in development of its benchmarking tools and standards. Having already participated in the ecocharrette and reviewed initial mechanical drawings and specifications of Bio Sci III, Labs21 will continue to provide technical support throughout construction of the laboratory.
Named after the world-famous Wright brothers, Wright State University
in Dayton, Ohio, continues their spirit of innovation. Established
in 1967, the University has grown rapidly to now serve nearly 17,000
students, offering more than 100 undergraduate and 50 Ph.D., graduate,
and professional degrees. For more information, visit the Wright
State University Web site.
For more information on new construction at Wright State, including
current news on Bio Sci III, check out their Facilities
Planning and Development and Engineering and Construction Web site.
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