Olney Chemistry Teaching Laboratory

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.

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