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Vivarium Lab

Scope

Mechanical systems design and construction phase services for the renovation of the 14,000 sq. ft. Vivarium Laboratory.

Owner
Emory Clinic

Mechanical Contractor
Mann Mechanical

Prime Consultant
Stanley Beaman & Sears Architects

Construction Cost
$6,000,000 (total)
$1,660,000 (mechanical)

Special Circumstances

• Two-phased renovation project coordinated to accommodate staggered schedule in move-out from occupied area; included design for interchange of occupied areas served by respective air units.

• Two air-handling units of 100% outside air including one air unit with a sensible-only, air-to-air heat pipe heat exchanger with a vented, double-wall air gap between air streams as a customized feature.

• Bio-level 2 containment room.

• Stainless steel, clean steam generator and associated feedwater tank and pump unit.

• All stainless steel piping for clean steam and clean steam condensate piping systems.

• Dedicated exhaust system for animal (mice) holding racks and nine associated bio-safety cabinets.

• A chemical fume hood with remote mounted exhaust fan.

• Extension of existing high-pressure steam piping system to serve new equipment.