ASHRAE's Laboratory Design Guide was first published in 2001. In 2015 the second edition has been significantly updated and revised with several chapters significantly rewritten, new chapters added, references updated and design tools added. This seminar provides an overview of the key features of the guide. This seminar also addresses several important aspects of laboratory design that may differ from other building applications.

Selected, inter-related topics from the Design Guide are discussed to show how the available information fits together to support a design project. Air flow control, space pressurization and air balancing is one set of related topics. Selection and operation of air handlers and exhaust systems is another. This talk shows how the Design Guide serves the engineer.