<p>POIH, when I was thinking of the equipment, I was not thinking of a chemical or research laboratory, but rather shops that use machinery that can be dangerous in my D’s field of architecture. (my D has built various things)</p>
<p>From MIT"s site for the School of Architecture:</p>
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Prototyping Lab + Woodshop</p>
<p>Rapid Prototyping Lab Information:</p>
<p>The Architecture Department’s Rapid Prototyping Lab provides equipment and software that students and faculty can use to fabricate physical objects from CAD models. RPL facilities include three ULS laser cutters, a ZCorp 3D printer which creates three-dimensional models from CAD designs, and a CNC router which carves wood or foam in three dimensions under computer control. Laser cutters are available for use by students 24 hours/day following a mandatory safety training session. Students pay a fee for using the ZCorp printer equal to the cost of the materials used.</p>
<p>RPL Website: [Rapid</a> Prototyping Lab](<a href=“http://web.mit.edu/arch/RPL]Rapid ”>http://web.mit.edu/arch/RPL )
<p>There are two shops available to Architecture Department students: a model building shop on the fourth floor of building 7, adjacent to the main studio areas, and a shop in Building N51, first floor, for larger projects.
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<p>[Prototyping</a> Lab + Woodshop](<a href=“http://architecture.mit.edu/rapid-prototype-lab-woodshop.html]Prototyping ”>http://architecture.mit.edu/rapid-prototype-lab-woodshop.html )</p>
<p>So, as my D told me, she had to go through safety training but then could use the machinery unsupervised at any time of day.</p>