The lab modules can be combined as necessary to provide 1,250 sf for one lab or 2,500 sf for duplex lab. Labs are designed for alternate research methods, either equipment or bench intensive. All labs are initially fitted with fume hoods, lab work units and hand-wash sinks and include mechanical, electrical and plumbing services. Actual bench equipment is specified for 50 percent of the lab modules -- leaving 50 percent of the modules open for some level of customized fit-out. Each will be finished as the need arises. Data links are included in each lab space, as well as in meeting spaces. Lab floor space is maximized by creating central shared support space such as tissue culture rooms, environmental rooms, autoclave rooms, photographic darkrooms, gel processing rooms and telephone and electrical rooms.

The design encourages researchers to interact through the shared common spaces. This casual interaction of researchers is consciously encouraged in order to promote dialog and communications. A large conference room is located on each laboratory floor; the ground floor supports two seminar rooms, one that seats 100 students and one that seats 50 students. Both seminar rooms are equipped with audiovisual, data and video systems linked to the lab conference rooms and other areas on campus.