1. Chinese International School Laboratory Refurbishment 2001-2003 A case Study of laboratory design

2. Science Laboratory 5 laboratories in five different floors Each floor : One Science Laboratory and neighboring Preparation Room

3. Laboratory Refurbishment In 3 phases June 2001: Two Chemistry Laboratories; Totally Four ducted fume cupboards in Lab, One in preparation room, adding on existing two mobile fume cupboards June 2002: Physics and Biology Laboratory; Replacing one fume cupboard. June 2003: Biology Laboratory

4. Laboratory Refurbishment One main contractor for supply and installation of furniture include all the related builders’ work ( Design and build) Other supplier: AV equipment, office furniture, network cabling, computer furniture, Standard Tray storage system

5. Planning and Design Layout - Benches: Linear bench space, knee space, services Ventilation Fume cupboard, Extractor Fan Storage Evaluation of laboratory and preparation Room

6. Planning Collection of data Catalogues from suppliers Essential Reference “Design and Planning Laboratories” CLEAPSS Guide L14 “Science Accommodation in Secondary School” DfEE

7. Planning Traditional Service pedestal with table Peninsula Peninsula Octagonal Layout Plan and Services

8. Planning Strategy Multi-functional Laboratory Range of activities: Practical Work Lecture Talk Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Cinema Group Discussion/Study & Writing Test

9. Design Draft Layout Plan with simple design tool Size and shape of laboratory Safe Distance Location of fume cupboard Assign use of space Comprise in the rule Laboratory Specification: CLEAPSS Guide L14

10. General Layout Plan

11. Photo Old and New New additions

12. Lecture Teaching Area At the front Whiteboard,, OHP, TV, VCR, VCD Player, projection screen, Computer, Book shelf

13. Practical work Area Five pedestal with 2 to 3 loose table around Provide all the service required network port

14. Service Pedestal Island units surrounded by loose tables Services: water, drainage, gas, main power and network ports

15. Computer Area Along the side & in front of pedestal

16. Safety Equipment Area Emergency Safety Equipment all-in- one place. First Aid Box, Simple Spillage Control Kit, Eye wash shower Hand Washing: Hot/ cold water mixer, soap and paper towel

17. Safety Equipment Eye Spectacle and goggles Keep inside tailor made cotton bags to prevent damages Students are asked to either wear it or return to bag. Not on table

18. Safety Equipment Separate bin for rubbish and broken glassware Empty A4 paper box is cut for keeping broken glassware

19. Electrical Safety Master cut-off switch to cut off power of all wall socket except fume cupboard, fish tank, Plant lighting All wall socket protected by RCCD

20. Electrical Safety Use of variable LV Power supply Lockable Max Voltage Economical; flexible, Independent working, Easy maintenance, higher max output 8A Keep in trolley for easy access

21. Other Features Extensive Use of Tray System Extensive Use of Computer in Science Chemical Storage

22. Extensive Use of Tray System Open System (Easy to find, dust) Frame :Storage System in Preparation Room, bookshelf in Laboratory Furniture: Keeping stuff in laboratory Trolley: Keeping stuff in Prep Room ; Transportation Trolley Park in prep room

23. Chemical Storage A storage cupboard made by brick inside the preparation room. For stock solution, small quantity of conc. Acid. Divided into two compartment: Flammable & Corrosive Timer controlled Extractor Fan expel air to outside

24. Chemical Storage Cupboard A storage cupboard made by brick inside the preparation room. For stock solution, small quantity of conc. Acid. Divided into two compartment: Flammable & Corrosive Timer controlled Extractor Fan expel air to outside