Seminar 6 -- Vivarium Environment: Objectives, Requirements and Possibilities PDF

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Indoor environmental requirements for an animal research facility are driven by a complex of special objectives. In addition to the health and comfort of the workers, designers must address the living environment of the animals. This includes all thermal comfort variables, air contamination and daily lighting patterns. Improper animal environment can undermine research and destroy productivity. The seminar discusses basic objectives, current standards, traditional design approaches and new technical solutions.

1. Laboratory Animal Facility Guidelines and Effective Air Change Rates
   Carol Donovan, Associate Member, Sebesta Blomberg & Associates, Woburn, MA
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2. Slashing Vivarium Energy Use By up to 50%
   Gordon Sharp, Member, Aircuity, Inc., Newton, MA
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3. Assuring Environmental Conditions for Animal Research
   Paul Fuson, Member, Siemens Industry Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL
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