These metrics generally look at energy rather than carbon.
For life science developers and companies this has created a major opportunity: converting increasingly vacant or cheaper office space into labs – saving time and money.This may appear to be the perfect solution, however there are additional challenges to consider..
Conversion of an existing office tenancy into a new PCR and bloodwork lab.. 1.Space.. Spatial constraints in office buildings can result in unproductive or inflexible lab layouts.. Office to lab conversions will often result in some compromises.Where the science, technology, and compliance (safety and quality) are generally hard requirements, it is often the productivity or flexibility of the lab space that is impacted..
Regarding productivity, office to lab conversions tend to be less spatially efficient (e.g.bench space per floor area) than a new-build.
This can be due to structural grids or the general proportions of the available space, among other things.
A tight or convoluted lab layout may mean disorganised or congested material and personnel flows, adding time to processes or increasing the risk of mix-ups and cross-contamination.The platform approach allows a diverse range of suppliers, including new entrants, to contribute without significant capital investment.
The simplicity of installation processes and manufacturing practices, like Poka-yoke, reduces reliance on skilled trades and enables accurate assembly using low-skilled operatives.This opens up the workforce, allowing for greater diversity and inclusivity, and has been proven in various large-scale projects.. 4.
Enhanced Productivity and Environmental Benefits:.Research led by.