Labs21 Introductory Course: High Performance, Low-Energy
Design
The Labs21 Introductory Course on High Performance, Low-Energy Design is a full-day workshop that introduces strategies for designing and constructing sustainable laboratories in both new and existing facilities. While designed as an introductory course, all those familiar with sustainable laboratory design are encouraged to attend the course and contribute to the discussion.
Seasoned laboratory designers, energy managers, and facilities professionals from the Labs21 Team will teach the course, and cover topics that include:
- The architecture and engineering of high performance labs
- The energy-efficient design process
- Air supply and distribution systems
- Laboratory exhaust systems
- Direct digital controls
- Commissioning
- Lighting
- Case studies
- Resources and tools
Who Should Attend This Workshop?
Laboratory professionals from all backgrounds are encouraged to attend this course because it gives a good introduction to laboratory sustainability and why it's such an important issue. Laboratory professionals encouraged to attend include but are not limited to:
- Architects
- Engineers
- Facility owners and managers
- Mechanical, engineering, and plumbing professionals
- Project managers
- Construction/contracting managers
- Commissioning specialists
- Laboratory equipment manufacturers
- LEED-accredited professionals
- Safety, health, and environmental management professionals
- Laboratory users
- Students in any of the above-mentioned fields
While designed as an introductory course, those familiar with sustainable laboratory design are also welcome to attend and contribute to the discussion.
Course Materials
As part of the course, each participant will receive detailed course materials, including an electronic copy of the Labs21 Tool Kit—a valuable resource to help attendees meet their sustainable design goals.
NOTE: This course is worth 6 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for professional engineers and 6 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) from the American Institute of Architects for registered architects.