Philosophy
At TDS, we design from the "Inside Out." This means function influences form. Placement, interaction, adjacency, circulation, building code, acoustics and accessibility influence layout and ultimately aesthetics. The vision and message of design is a collaboration of function and form.
Comprehend
This involves listening to the user’s functional programmatic requirements and asking questions about design goals. From an industrial lab perspective, we also understand occupancy classifications, chemistry MAQ's, control areas, fire ratings, contamination controls, clean room personnel logistics and protocols for cleanliness, equipment, and utility infrastructure requirements.
Approach
We approach technical spaces with functionality and performance in mind. Again the “Inside Out” design approach is utilized, but the equipment and functional room adjacencies for lab environments is taken into consideration . Engineering principles for creating energy efficiencies, critical redundant systems, and environments necessary to insure quality are implemented through our engineering consultant partners. Budget, maintenance, durability, and best value practices are recommended to the client to make the best decision.​
Clean environment spaces are driven by equipment and the environments needed for product development, testing, and material handling. Design begins with an understanding of process equipment, occupancy, contamination control, cleanliness, personnel protocols, hazard class, and culminates with commissioning, energy savings, and overall cost of ownership. TDS also supports the MEP, Structural, Civil Engineering and Hazmat design teams for critical utility equipment such as infrastructure pads, rooftop, mezzanine, and central plant requirements.
Our experience allows us to focus on moving client’s challenges into achievable goals. Reviewing proposed chemistries, egress, evaluating existing building conditions, occupancies, understanding allowable building areas, and developing functional room efficiencies for performance helps solidify a viable design solution.
