DUNE Lab Buildout

Chicago, IL

The University of Chicago

This project scope is an interior lab buildout of 4,250 SF inside the High Bay Research Building at the University of Chicago to provide a fabrication space for the Deep underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). the space is composed of a free-standing steel support structure for an underhung crane, inside the large contiguous High Bay Research space.

design solutions

The crane steel structure is supplemented with additional steel members between each bay to support enclosing the space with a 20mil plastic membrane and multiple ceiling mounted fan filter units to provide a clean room environment. The plastic membrane allows the lab space to benefit from the daylighting and visibility of the surrounding High Bay building. the lab is supported by mechanical exhaust, power and data, and lighting systems to provide flexibility of use in the fabrication process.

 Planning & design team:

  • MEPFP — db HMS

  • Structural — David Mason Associates

 
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