Architecture, Design, and Construction | Executive and Continuing Professional Education | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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In-Place Filter Testing Workshop
- August 2 – 5, 2021
Prepare to test and certify systems containing HEPA filtration and gas adsorption systems. Learn to operate testing equipment unique to these activities and gain an understanding of regulations associated with nuclear air- and gas-cleaning activities.
Guidelines for Laboratory DesignHealth and Safety Considerations
- August 9 – 13, 2021
- June 13 – 17, 2022
This applied program explores the needs of diverse stakeholders to ensure laboratories are safe, free of hazards, ergonomically sound, and environmentally friendly. Guided laboratory tours ensure you leave the course able to apply what you learned to your organization’s facilities and projects.

News & Resources

Designing Accessible Laboratory Spaces for People with Disabilities

If you’re an architect, engineer, or lab manager involved in facilities development for the medical, biotechnology, basic sciences, or pharmaceutical field, it’s important to know how to design laboratories that will be safe and accessible for people with a range of disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a set of legal standards that … Continue reading “Designing Accessible Laboratory Spaces for People with Disabilities”

Posted on June 14, 2021
Three Keys to Sustainable Lab Design to Improve Health and Safety

It might seem that every day, a university or other research institution announces their goal to reduce their carbon footprint and become more sustainable, especially as the threat of climate change increases. But how do organizations actually meet these goals? One major way is to ensure laboratories are designed sustainably, which can significantly reduce energy … Continue reading “Three Keys to Sustainable Lab Design to Improve Health and Safety”

Posted on March 29, 2019
Five Ways Effective Laboratory Design Impacts Health, Safety, and Productivity

What comes to mind when you think of a laboratory? Perhaps scientific equipment – or maybe even all you’ve heard that can go wrong, like chemical explosions or fires. Many people believe that labs aren’t well-regulated or monitored or imagine absentminded scientists ignoring safety in the pursuit of a breakthrough. These more dangerous scenarios are … Continue reading “Five Ways Effective Laboratory Design Impacts Health, Safety, and Productivity”

Posted on February 15, 2017

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