Building laboratories in modular design

Rethinking laboratory construction in Germany

Laboratory construction plays a central role in the further development of Germany as a centre of research and technology. In recent years, Germany has increasingly re-established itself as an internationally relevant player, driven by innovations in areas such as health, climate research, biotechnology and digitalisation. Government funding programmes, industrial cooperation and the influx of qualified specialists are leading to an unprecedented dynamic in the expansion of modern research facilities.

This dynamic also increases the demands on the building infrastructure: modern laboratory construction is now at the centre of technological and scientific innovation. However, laboratory construction is one of the most complex disciplines in the construction industry, characterised by high technical standards, strict regulatory requirements and the need to create flexible, safe and sustainable spaces.

70% shorter construction time and reliable scheduling thanks to weather-independent, serial production.

Planning and investment security thanks to a fixed price guarantee.

Clean and quiet construction sites thanks to a high degree of prefabrication.

Low life cycle costs thanks to integrated planning.

Sustainable construction through optimized use of resources.

Controlled quality through certified factory production.

High flexibility thanks to a self-supporting steel skeleton structure with non-load-bearing walls.

Appealing architecture thanks to individual cubature, floor plan, and facade design.

FAQ on modular laboratories

Laboratories are subject to particularly high requirements in terms of safety, technology and hygiene. Whether clean room, S2 or S3 laboratory: planning and design must be precisely tailored to the subsequent use. Topics such as ventilation technology, media supply, room air classes and hazardous substance management play a central role here.

We provide you with comprehensive support - from the initial clarification of requirements to modular planning and turnkey handover. Our industrialised modular construction saves you valuable time and allows you to benefit from high precision, quality and planning reliability.

Yes - the advantages of modular construction really come into their own in technically demanding buildings such as laboratories: high precision, a clean construction process, fast realisation and the option of integrating all technical systems during production.

Our modular design enables a high degree of flexibility: rooms can be extended, repurposed or adapted to new technologies as required - without costly conversions. This makes your investment future-proof.

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Focus on safety and function

Safety requirements are at the heart of every laboratory construction project. Depending on the type of research, laboratories must be able to withstand different biological or chemical hazards, regulated by safety levels S1 to S3 in accordance with the Biological Agents Ordinance. While S1 laboratories already require increased care when handling working materials, S2 and especially S3 laboratories require complex protective measures for people, the environment and the product, e.g. airlocks, negative pressure, special ventilation and filter technology as well as robust, cleanable surfaces.

In addition, the Technical Rules for Workplaces (ASR) must be observed in the laboratory environment. They define requirements for work routes, escape and rescue plans, room climate, lighting and ergonomic workplace design. Requirements from TRGS 526 (Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances in Laboratories), DIN EN 12128 and DIN 1946-7 for ventilation and air conditioning systems are also relevant and are incorporated into our planning at an early stage.

ALHO System Construction

We have been producing modular buildings as a sustainable alternative to conventionally constructed buildings for over 55 years. With over 1,300 employees across Europe, ALHO is a family-run company and one of the experts in the industry. The construction of the future: Our buildings are prefabricated in series and independent of the weather in modular construction in our production halls and assembled cleanly and quietly on the construction site. As an experienced partner in modular laboratory construction, we develop solutions that are precisely tailored to your requirements - future-proof, economical and compliant. Whether for university research, the pharmaceutical industry or high-tech companies: We rethink laboratory construction for an innovative future "Made in Germany".

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