Using chilled beams for lab ventilation to maximize energy efficiency
September 06, 2024
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Carol Qing Li writes in Consulting-Specifying Engineer about how the integration of chilled beam systems meets stringent lab ventilation requirements
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There has been an all-time high demand for life sciences laboratory space post-pandemic, compared to a low demand for office space as people shift to work-from-home schedules. Office to lab conversion have, therefore, become a popular choice, but this is not easy to accomplish. Office spaces require substantial upgrades to accommodate lab-specific needs for safety, space, environmental controls and system infrastructure.
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