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Course Description: CEU Events: Flooring for Laboratory Designs
Laboratories are designed to withstand exposure to harsh chemicals, biological organisms, and heavy traffic. Flooring in laboratories must not only be suitable for the facility's intended function, but also support the safety and comfort of it's occupants. Architects and designers are often challenged to find flooring solutions that can meet these rigorous demands while still providing proper aesthetics, ease of maintenance, and long-term durability. This course will provide a greater understanding of these key needs, as well as an overview of common flooring choices in the marketplace today.
Identify and recognize the aesthetic significance of laboratory and industrial floor surfaces as part of the overall interior design and project documentation process.
Assess the health and safety performance aspects of laboratory and industrial floor surfaces as they relate to durability, suitability, and sustainability.
Explain the importance of proper flooring preparation and installation techniques to enhance overall flooring and assembly performance.
Determine ways to incorporate the principles and topics presented into building design and documentation as evidenced in project case studies.