This will result in recommendations to be implemented in the design of a new cancer research institute for Durban. This will result in recommendations to be implemented in the design of a new cancer research institute for Durban.
Research Background
- Background to laboratory design
- Background to cancer research
- Background to facility
- Research problem
- Working hypothesis
- Conclusion
The document will seek to determine an appropriate balance between these spaces to create an environment that responds not only to the needs of the institution, but also to the individual. The document will seek to determine an appropriate balance between these spaces to create an environment that responds not only to the needs of the institution, but also to the individual.
Research Methodology
- Introduction
- Research plan
- Secondary data
- Primary data
- Data synthesis
- Conclusions
It is limited to a brief examination of them, focusing mainly on the architectural implications of the findings. The structured interview questions for designers focused on the areas of the design program, service and the physical components.
Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
Introduction
Literature review
However, a typical building raises serious concerns about the usability of Richard's building. square shape resulted in. This 'dominance' of knowledge, and therefore the inherent unbalanced power that accrues from this, is legitimized by the traditional 'top-down' approach to staff structure, as individuals are 'fabricated' into unbalanced power relations. .
Conclusions
Precedent Studies
Introduction
Schlumberger Cambridge Research Ltd
The building takes the form of two open zones of accommodation, separated by three almost square modules, more apparent in cross-section than in plan. Figure 4.1 & 4.2) The central and northern modules form the housing of the test stations; the southern module closes the conservatory, which houses a restaurant and a library. ill 4.4) Lanes consist of double-loaded corridors with individual offices for scientists located in the outer area; while serviced and group spaces such as laboratories and discussion rooms are included. The private areas of the facility are placed on the perimeter and cannot be seen from other locations. interior facing spaces adjacent to the test station and conservatory. figure 4.5 on the previous page).
The Salk Institute for Biological Sciences Architects: Louis Kahn
This concept was translated into the two wings of the building that frame the courtyard and the offices in front of it. Treating the courtyard as a square resulted in 'skyward facades'.
The Neurosciences Institute
Mechanical spaces are found at the outer edges of the two wings, resulting in the primary spaces having glass to the east and west. Mechanical spaces are found at the outer edges of the two wings, resulting in the primary spaces having glass to the east and west.
Overall conclusions drawn from precedent studies
Opportunities to provide necessary conditions, such as lighting and ventilation levels, should be met by natural means where appropriate. A synthesis between the design and the work product within can be achieved by the structural system implemented, junctions used or materials chosen. A rational approach must be followed by fully integrating building technology, architectural function and human space into the design process.
Case Study 3: Block Westvifle Campus The areas that will be emphasized in the investigation of the.
Introduction and selection rationale
The analysis will be carried out with a combination of an examination of drawings and images; interviews with architects, facility users and other associated parties; and the application of the results of the previous chapter.
Case studies
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Durban Campus
The layout on the lower floor has the service spaces, such as ablutions and sample reception area. on the west side of the corridor and the researchers' offices with the better view to the east. Also, due to the increasing mechanization of the research environment, the need for electrical sockets has increased over time and will most likely continue to do so. In general, use with the joints to tiles is inappropriate m. the joint 'ownership' because no one is directly responsible for it,. there is also no regard for the use of the space as there is no apparent accountability in the use of the space.
Also due to the increasing mechanization of the research environment, the need for electrical outlets has increased over time and will most likely continue to do so.
Block H Physics and Chemistry Laboratories Architects: Seitter Boyd Architects
Due to the increasing emphasis on safety in the laboratory environment, all services are exposed to allow the free movement of air within a space so that hazardous gases released within the environment can be easily extracted. This has been a popular service approach in the past, but has fallen out of favor due to the fire risk it poses. on legs to allow your air to reduce the dangerous. the bank on both sides and 550mm for circulation. This has been a popular service approach in the past, but has fallen out of favor due to the fire risk it poses. on legs to allow your air to reduce the dangerous. conditioning units, are kept as standard as possible and allow much of the maintenance work to be done in-house by full-time staff from the Schools of Physics and Chemistry who occupy the building.
The use of wood, especially a coated laminate, was contrary to other previous findings regarding work surfaces, as synthetic.
Overall conclusions drawn from case studies
Provisions for the exclusion of direct natural sunlight, as sensitive equipment and substances are adversely affected. Elements that facilitate lingering, such as passages that are wide in sections and wider landings; and. Exposing building users to laboratory displays of the 'exciting stuff', such as auto-analyzers in operation, etc., which are traditionally hidden away; and.
Formulation of the design brief
Introduction
Brief derivation
To conduct research appropriate to the needs of the wider population, which includes cancer research. In this scenario, CANSA provided a research grant to cover the cost of building a new cancer research institute. Due to the very specific nature and requirements of the building and its function, the following aspects influence the choice of location.
Consideration of the surrounding environment, as noise, dust and vibrations can harm the functions of the building.
The Brief
The immediate and surrounding environment must be pleasant (with views, landscapes, etc.) to be a positive factor in personnel recruitment. Additionally, Griffin suggests that a single-story laboratory component is optimal since multi-story requires vertical ducts that increase the risk of fire spread [also confirmed by Seitter: 2007] and increase building construction costs with increased circulation. Local Authority Regulations require a ratio of bays to the total area of the entire facility, but this results in a gross excess of parking needs for the number of users indicated.
This was then compared and contrasted with the average determined to adjust the area allocation to be more accurate.
Technical and Environmental Criteria
Introduction
Social facilitation
A dedicated distribution board should be installed for every 55m2 of laboratory space and should be located outside the actual laboratory space. A dedicated distribution board should be installed for every 55m2 of laboratory space and should be located outside the actual laboratory space. Due to the higher risk environment, the combination of a fully automatic wet pipe sprinkler system and complete fire fighting pipe should be installed in the laboratories.
The architect should not neglect the external lighting. the building and its surroundings must be considered.
Storage
Due to the high cost of the services installed in a laboratory facility relative to the total construction cost, effective planning must be a key component. Due to the high cost of the services installed in a laboratory facility relative to the total construction cost, effective planning must be a key component. The highly specialized nature of the research being carried out results in spaces and services to be provided having specific requirements which have been discussed in the chapter.
The highly specialized nature of the research being carried out results in spaces and services to be provided having specific requirements which have been discussed in the chapter.
Conclusions and Recommendations
- Introduction
- The research environment
- The servicing strategy
- Flexibility
- Practical requirements
- Environmental impact reduction
- Concluding remarks
This has consequences for the short-term and long-term viability of the building. The nature of the cancer research institute and laboratory lends itself to daunting service requirements that can become dominant in the planning process. Of all the case studies and precedent studies, Schlumberger Cambridge Ltd seems the most successful because of its simplicity of setting and fundamental recognition of the people who work there in design.
Of all the case and precedent studies, Schlumberger Cambridge Ltd appears to be the most successful because of its simple layout and the fundamental recognition of the people who work there in the design.
Bibliography
Books and journals
2003) Things at their Finest: Technical Aspects of the Salk Institute and Their Role in Its Design.
World Wide Web Pages
Interviews by Author
Whatever may have been the approach to the inevitable change, requires that the research focuses on the environment in which it is carried out in the short and long term. The design of the new Cancer Research Institute and laboratories sets out to create an environment that primarily facilitates users in the research process. The notion of the use of an internal street as an area of interaction is taken and developed in the design in addition to responding to the many practical requirements, such as structure, planning, servicing and so on.
In selecting a site that would be most suitable for the location of the Institute, four possible areas were investigated.
Ridge precinct
King Edward VIII hospital precinct
Howard College
It serves as a referral hospital for the whole of KwaZulu-Natal province and parts of Easter Cape province. It boasts some of the most advanced equipment, skilled specialists and extensive range of departments in the public health sector. After a process of weighting and ranking elements in site selection, Albert Luthuli Hospital was selected for the location of the institute.
Howard College
King Edward VIII
Ridge Precinct
The analysis of the two sites consisted mainly of topography, noise, visibility and the existing urban framework. The staff of the General Hospital will have access to the cafeteria, but since the Institute is located within a restricted area. The shape of the building places the indoor, climate-controlled spaces of the laboratories to the east.
This allows the built form to protect the courtyards in addition to buffering the naturally ventilated areas of the offices to the west.
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