UW Bagley Hall, Lab 191 Renovation

FSi provided the mechanical and fire protection design for this 4,000 sf remodel on the lower floor of Bagley Hall at the University of Washington.

The majority of the existing systems are from original construction of the building. Creative thinking was necessary to meet the needs for a state of the art laboratory. The laboratory itself will serve two purposes- first as a research area, then later as a classroom for upper level students. Flexibility was designed into the systems to accommodate the change in use. The design included 10 fume hoods and appropriate ventilation with environmental controls. The existing steam radiator heating was maintained, and upgraded with new control valves and temperature sensors. The plumbing services to the benches included cold and hot water, natural gas, compressed air, and de-ionized water.