Syracuse University

IPD:E recently completed three highly sophisticated geology department research labs at Heroy Hall, all of which involve testing for trace elements on a parts per billion scale. For Professors Samson and Lu, we were tasked with designing spaces that required all exposed construction materials to be free of carbon. The lab spaces were also required to meet ISO class 7 (class 10,000) clean room standards. Within the clean rooms, custom isolation cabinets were designed and fabricated to meet ISO class 5 (class 100) standards. A custom rooftop air handling system was designed to deliver precision controlled makeup air (+/- 1F and +/- 5%RH) with HEPA filtration and non-metallic duct construction. An RO/DI water system was provided to Mili-Q water systems within the lab. Electrically, the project required clean power (via isolation transformers), sealed LED light fixtures and special attention to exposed metal with receptacles and fire alarm devices placed behind plastic covers. Professor Juniums lab had similar requirements with the exception that he was testing for trace organics, which required a similar but different approach to Professors Samson and Lu’s spaces.

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