Environmental Protection Agency:

The New England Regional Laboratory is designed to meet the current needs as well as the ever changing future needs of research. Each generic 11'x 26' modular laboratory is flexible enough in arrangement, layout, HVAC, plumbing and electrical capacity and distribution, to adapt to new programs and operational requirements without major alterations or expense.

The interior layout of circulation pathways and nodes includes day lighting at the edges and ends (or sky lighting at interior circulation routes). These features are further keyed by differentiated finish colors, textures and materials to aid staff and visitors in orienting themselves through the facility.

The LEED Green Building Rating System evaluates environmental performance over a building's life cycle. Five categories are evaluated: sustainable site planning, improving energy efficiency, conserving materials and resources, enhancing indoor environmental quality, and safeguarding water. The LEED certifications are a project of the U.S. Green Building Council, a national, non-profit coalition of organizations and businesses from all segments of the building industry as well as government participants (including EPA).