Environment

Acoustics

At exposed ceilings, provide alternative acoustical control

Voice enhancement system

Lighting

Use of dayligting with adequate artificial lighting when required

adjustable lighting

ability to darken the room

Plumbing

Provide 1 large sink in Multi-Functional Labs

Multiple sink stations with air and gas in Specialized Labs

Provide eye wash and shower in each lab

Thermal Comfort

ventilation for mixing chemicals

Storage

Perimeter casework storage, minimize upper cabinets

Upper cabinets to have writable surface

Primary location for storage is prep rooms

All storage to be lockable

Furnishings

Separate seating area from lab stations:  standing height, mobile lab desks for (4) students each

Lab quality table tops

Mobile writing surfaces

Accessible stations required

Security

Lockable prep/storage room for safety of equipment; lockable chemicals/hazardous materials storage cabinet

Supervision of all spaces

Technology

(1) presentation area for instruction

Many plug-ins needed for flexibility and charging devices

Projector

Overhead power reels in Dry Labs

Desired Adjacencies

Project Commons

Teacher Preparation

Quiet Mental Wellness Spaces

Restrooms

Some CTE spaces

connection from classroom to outdoor learning spaces

Special Considerations

Visual or physical connections to the outdoors

Maximize countertop space for experiments

Resilient flooring or polished concrete

warm & inviting atmosphere

Program Needs

Multi-Functional Lab: 1,350 sf per lab

Specialized Lab: 1,500 sf per lab

Lab Prep (1 for every 2 science labs): 300 sf per lab prep

Small Group Work Areas / Collaboration Spaces: 1,000 sf per space

Outdoor Classroom / Learning