Olney Chemistry Teaching Laboratory

Lowell, Massachusetts

Client

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Area

2,030 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$1,230,000

Completion Date

12/2019

This renovation modernizes the main chemistry teaching laboratories for UMass Lowell’s North Campus. The space focuses on clear, unobstructed sightlines to enable instruction and supervision while also making possible a flexible teaching and lecture style. Work benches are designed to respond to a variety of teaching styles with individual and group spaces for students and groups to work together. Fume hoods are organized along the perimeter wall to enable clear supervision. A flexible lecture space is designed to be set up in various layouts to accommodate demonstration, lecture, presentation, and testing. Flexibility and adaptability were considered in all aspects of the design. Low-volume airflow fume hoods, energy-efficient building systems, and variable air volume controls were used to maximize the energy efficiency of the laboratory space. Light materials are used to brighten the space and provide a warm environment. The space connects with support spaces renovated in the previous project the summer prior. Access was improved and conveniently integrated throughout the space to provide a truly accessible experience for students of all abilities.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

BLW Engineers

Capacity

20

Cost per Sq Ft

$606.00

Featured in

2022 Architectural Portfolio

Category

Specialized

Interior category

Laboratories

Product suppliers specified

Door Hardware by ASSA ABLOY
Door Hardware by Babcock-Davis
Door Hardware by Nystrom
Doors by VT Industries
Insulation by Johns Manville
Paint/Wallcoverings by National Guard Products
Paint/Wallcoverings by Tnemec
Paint/Wallcoverings by Benjamin Moore
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Plumbing by Wheatland
Plumbing by Watts
Plumbing by Cerro Flow
Plumbing by Viega
Plumbing by McGuire
Lighting & Accessories by Schneider Electric
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Tyco
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by SimplexGrinnell
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Johnson Controls
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge
Communications Systems by Legrand
HVAC Units by Yaskawa
HVAC Control Devices by Schneider Electric
HVAC Control Devices by Automated Logic
HVAC Control Devices by Bapi
HVAC Control Devices by Belimo
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