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Client: Callaghan Innovation
Market Sector: Science & Research
Completion: December 2022
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Callaghan Innovation have encompassed developing a modular research Physical Containment (PC1) lab building for Te Kauru - Ferrier Research Institute. The building is built using prefabricated modules which are manufactured in a controlled environment away from the construction site and the layout of the building includes dedicated laboratory spaces equipped with workstations, fume cupboards and other equipment required for conducting microorganisms research and experiments. In addition to the lab spaces, there are support areas such as offices, meeting rooms, storage rooms and breakout areas to facilitate collaboration and day-to-day operations.
2PiR were engaged to provide building services design to support the use of the new laboratory facility. The HVAC design for the laboratory required careful consideration of specific pressure control requirements for the lab spaces to ensure the safe dispersal of any potential airborne agents along with thermal comfort modelling to achieve PMV of -0.75 to +0.75 for 90% of the year for both perimeter and internal zones throughout the year. Each fume cupboard cabinet was designed to have dedicated high velocity fume exhaust system. The laboratory gas design involved reticulation of compressed and vacuum air systems with Nitrogen gas required for the research experiments along with gas detection systems to monitor and alert personnel in event of leaks.
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