UMass Amherst

Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21®) High Performance, Low-Energy Design Course
10 April, 2008 | 08:30 AM-05:30 PM
NSTAR Headquarters
One NSTAR Way
Westwood, MA
Training Overview
This course is a full-day workshop that introduce strategies for designing and constructing sustainable laboratories in both new and existing facilities. All are welcome to attend these discussions that will incorporate many aspects of sustainable design in laboratories.

Introductory Course Registration is $285 with a discounted early registration for both courses: $395 (Registration form and payment must be received by March, 7 2008 to be eligible).
Who Should Attend
Plant and Facility Managers
Energy and Mechanical Engineering staff
Operation and Maintenance staff
Energy Professionals
Institutional, Industrial and Commercial Laboratory Facilities
Designers and Architects
Agenda
Taught by seasoned laboratory designers, energy managers, and facilities professionals, course topics will include:

-- The architecture and engineering of high performance labs
-- The energy efficient design process
-- Operations and maintenance concerns when incorporating sustainable practices
-- Air supply and distribution systems
-- Laboratory exhaust systems
-- Direct digital controls
-- Commissioning
-- Lighting
-- Case studies
-- Resources and tools
... and much more!

 

 

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