Continuing Education

WBDG02 Whole Building Approach to Laboratories

Course: WBDG02
Duration: 1.5 hour
Learning Units: 1.5 LU
Prerequisites: None
HSW: Yes

As symbols of the Nation's technological progress, research facilities are essential to the discoveries and breakthroughs of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Thousands of public and private sector scientists and engineers from industries such as pharmaceutical, biomedical, manufacturing, and biotechnology use all types of laboratories and instruments to advance the frontiers of knowledge. A typical laboratory currently uses five times as much energy and water per square foot as a typical office building and has unique security and safety requirements to consider. This course will provide an overview of sustainable and security strategies to consider and implement in labs. Additionally, an overview of the LEED® program and how to apply it to labs is provided.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course you will learn and be able to:

• Describe the key aspects of sustainable laboratory design
• List architectural and engineering considerations for sustainable lab design
• Cite trends in lab design
• Explain the 6 categories of LEED goals and their relevance to lab design

Instructions

1. Read the required WBDG pages.
   All course materials are contained within the pages found in the Whole Building Design Guide. You are not required to utilize any of the links or additional resources while taking this course. There is no time limit for reading the materials. However, you are encouraged to continue learning beyond the course requirements at your leisure and convenience.
   
   Please read the following pages in their entirety.
   • Security and Safety in Laboratories
   • Sustainable Laboratory Design
   • Trends in Lab Design
   • Using LEED on Laboratory Projects
   To move from page to page within each course, click on the links located in the upper right hand corner in the gray WBDG Continuing Education box located on each required page. Within the WBDG Continuing Education section, navigate using the links on the page or the breadcrumb links located at the top of each page.
2. Take the Test.
   Upon completion of the test and a passing grade of 80% or more, you will receive a certificate of completion and your learning units will be processed with the AIA. Other professionals must submit their certificate of completion to their professional organization for credit.
3. Complete and Submit the Evaluation Form and Affidavit.
   To receive your certificate of completion or learning units, you must complete and submit the evaluation form and affidavit.

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