The University of North Carolina medical school facility designed for flexibility
The 340,000-square-foot, 10-story building contains labs and imaging technology for research teams, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
The University of North Carolina's new 340,000-square-foot, 10-story medical school facility designed for flexibility containing labs and imaging technology for research teams, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Walls can be removed and doors reconfigured to bring in new equipment. Glass breakaway walls on the building’s north service side bring in natural light and allow heavy equipment to be moved in and out.
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April 17, 2015
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