Science Accommodation in Secondary Schools: A Design Guide. Building Bulletin 80 (Revised 1999).

This document offers guidance in the accommodation needs for teaching the sciences in secondary education, either through new construction or the adaptation of existing buildings. Section 1 outlines the range of spaces usually required and examines planning options in new and adapted departments. Section 2 describes the planning of an individual laboratory, covering services distribution, servicing systems, and room layouts. A number of furnished plans are illustrated. Section 3 provides guidance on the teaching and non-teaching spaces supporting the laboratories. Section 4 covers items used in the laboratory and preparation room. Section 5 gives general guidance on services in the science department. Information on appropriate flooring is also included. Section 6 describes adaptation studies in three existing schools, based on the guidance in other sections. Section 7 provides general building cost guidance as well as more detailed information on the cost of servicing systems and fume cupboards. A cost analysis of two adaptation studies are included. Appendices contain a checklist, 42-item bibliography, and glossary of terms. (GR)