Hi!
I recommend no windows for the microscope area. It also helps with laser safety
regulations and maintenance. I agree that 'office' space for analysis is better
in open areas.
One thing to consider for comfort is noise. Auditory noise. We have the Ar+
and the Ti:Sapph lasers sytem (as well as other instruments). The constant
noise from the fans tires people (I assume that the decibel level is fine). If
you can find a way to put the fans elsewhere, that would make the area better.
I think some people mentioned that they put the Ar+ laser fan elsewhere and I
wish I had known that before the lab was completed.
Also, comfortable seating and a good area to organize samples.
We are in the basement. Our floor has isolation pads built in. I do not know
the details of the construction or design of these pads.
I second positive pressure against dust. If you can get filters for the air
supply, even better!
Good luck!
Sophie
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Quoting Shawn Galdeen <[log in to unmask]>:
> These comments bring up a question I've long had regarding the
> intersection between the practice of microscopy and the business of
> running an imaging facility: Windows -- not the OS, but the objects
> themselves.
>
> It seems to me that one way to encourage return visits to a facility
> is by providing an environment that users find inviting, or at least
> not frightening. One easy way to do this is to have analysis areas
> or main lab spaces that are windowed. However, every room with
> windows is one that is necessarily restricted in terms of function (as
> Craig and Ammasi mention). While I understand that scientific
> concerns are paramount and questions of ambience should not matter,
> I've had more than one experience where users have told me that they
> would not return to a facility because it was 'too depressing'. Some
> may argue that what is depressing is their commitment to their
> projects, but we have little choice concerning motivation.
>
> I don't know that there's a right or wrong answer to windows in a
> facility, but could some of you with more experience comment on the
> net benefit/cost? It would help me (and hopefully others) when
> thinking about such designs in future.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shawn
>
>
> Shawn Galdeen, Ph.D.
> Research Support Specialist
> Bio-Imaging Resource Center
> Rockefeller University
> 1230 York Ave.
> New York, New York 10065
> 212.327.7487
>
>
>
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> On Oct 26, 2009, at 2:19 PM, Craig Brideau wrote:
>
> If you have control over the construction/renovation of the room;
> don't put windows in it!
>
> Craig
>
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> On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 12:15 PM, Periasamy, Ammasi (ap3t)
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > Hello
> > I always prefer the basement for microscopy facility. In the
> > basement or ground floor you will not have floor vibration issue and
> > also it provides light proof if you would like to do lifetime
> > imaging. Otherwise, you have to hang curtains, etc., to cover the
> > light leak. First floor is ok, all other floors are not ok because
> > of vibration of the floor if someone hammer the wall the confocal
> > scanner will go crazy.
> > Right now our center is in the ground floor (13 years) and we are
> > planning to move to the new building ( more space!!)in the basement
> > in another two years.
> > You may miss the daylight but it's good for the microscope system if
> > it is protected well regarding all the water leaks, etc.
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Ammasi Periasamy, Ph.D.
> > Director, Keck Center for Cellular Imaging (KCCI)
> > Professor of Biology and Biomedical Engineering
> > Biology, Gilmer Hall (064), McCormick Rd
> > University of Virginia
> > Charlottesville, VA 22904
> > Voice: 434-243-7602 (Office); 982-4869 (lab)
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> > http://www.kcci.virginia.edu
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