The architect notes that almost one third of space inside the building goes towards E&M provisions. Services installations pass through the building in vertical pockets of pipe ducts attached to each lab.

Because of the nature of the building, the client specified 100 per cent air extraction from the labs. Once an individual lab's fume cupboards are operating, another ventilation system is triggered to correct for lost air pressure. A pressure difference is also maintained between the corridor and labs, maintaining negative pressure in the rooms to ensure air does not flow out into the circulation areas.

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