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The Results
Off the spacious lobby, decorated in warm wood, brick and nature's colors, are two family rooms with couches, table lamps and a closed circuit television viewer for identification of the deceased. Outside are patterned bricks, molded Mayan designs and river stone faced concrete panels, shaped to prevent dirt streaks common to institutional buildings. Pedestrian walkways with landscaping and designer lighting to please the eye enhance the exterior.
In addition to odor control a major consideration in the design process concerned vibration and air conditioning noise. The best solution was a three building complex with the machinery room isolated from the rest of the buildings.
Natural light is supplied for every occupied room. Enough windows may be opened should the air conditioning fail. The shared research space between doctor's offices provides microscopic and evidence review. A lounge and kitchen for food and drink to complement the no smoking, eating, or drinking in the work area helps in maintaining cleanliness.
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