Portland, OR Vivarium Rooms Vivarium rooms in Portland, OR. For more than 20 years we have been working with Portland, OR researchers to provide safe and often precise conditions to meet their unique and particular needs. Darwin Chambers understands what a highly-functioning vivarium rooms can do for your research. That's why we are constantly innovating to get researchers the best product possible. For more information on what Darwin Chambers can do for your research needs in Portland, OR, check out more of this article, call us today at 877-783-6774 or contact us through our website. Beyond vivarium rooms, we also design and manufacture plant growth rooms and plant growth chambers for our Portland, OR clients who primarily do plant research, in addition to insect rearing rooms and insect rearing chambers for insect research. What is a Vivarium Room? The term "vivarium" comes from the Latin words for "place for" and "living things." In short,. That can include a range of functions and sizes, from a small aquarium on a kid's desk, to the dolphinarium at Sea World. For research purposes, vivarium rooms can also be called animal research facilities, and their purpose is to keep animals and/or plants under conditions simulating a natural environment. These microecosystems are essential for observing plants or animals in a specific environment, or humanely housing animals who are being tested for research purposes. Things to Think About When Getting a Vivarium Room in Portland, OR There are a variety of environmental controls necessary to keep a vivarium room functioning properly. For your facility in Portland, OR, you'll need to ensure your controlled environment room is capable of meeting them all: Light — Different life forms need different levels and types of lighting that meet their adapted needs. Reptiles, amphibians, and other animals need sunlight to warm themselves, while some plants do best in the shade. Simulating the right light can take different types of bulbs, and we can also build in a controller to simulate night and day. Temperature and Humidity — Similarly, different life forms have adapted to different temperature and humidity levels. Heat can be provided through an HVAC system or special lamps. Air Flow — Ventilation is essential for circulating air, stopping mold growth, reducing the proliferation of hazardous bacteria, and equalizing the air flow between the holding room and vivarium room. There are numerous exhaust fan options available, depending on the temperature and humidity of the room in question. A life form's habitat plays a fundamental role in their well-being. You need a precise vivarium room to guarantee not just the health of your specimens, but the integrity of your Portland, OR research. Benefits of Choosing Darwin Chambers For Your Vivarium Rooms in Portland, OR There's a good reason we have been a "go-to" manufacturer and vendor of vivarium rooms to Portland, OR scientists for over 20 years. We push ourselves to consistently build better units for the people who need them, and our devotion to customer support is unparalleled. We customize each unit for each client. Among the many reasons to choose a Darwin Chambers vivarium room are: Our Technologies — We're constantly trying to make our products more precise and accurate. With our virtual touchscreens, precision ultrasonic humidification, antimicrobial surfaces, and more, your Portland, OR vivarium room is made for ease-of-use, and will be dependable, have lower energy loads than other units, and will keep you and your specimens safe. Our Service Plans — Our mission doesn't stop when once you have your ideal vivarium room; we want to make sure your unit stays at peak performance and lasts as long as you need it to. We offer technical support as long as your controlled environment room lasts, including: Preventive maintenance Calibration Validation and qualification Service plans Our Compliance Standards — The use of animals for research is subject to a variety of regulatory guidelines. All of our vivarium rooms adhere to the following standards: AALAC OLAW USDA NIH NIST All instruments are also calibrated to NIST traceable standards. Financing — We work with North Star Leasing so our Portland, OR clients can work with the great units they need while maintaining working capital, protecting existing lines of credit, and getting certain tax brakes. Our "Quick Ship" Program — Want to buy a vivarium room, but don't have the time to wait for a custom-built one? We also offer pre-engineered units, which we promise will arrive at your Portland, OR location no later than 15 business days after your order. Specifications for our controlled environment rooms include: Fans and lights that offer superior efficiency and distribution Available temperature ranges from 20°C to 60°C; 37°C standard set point ADA compliance with no additional cost to customer Humidity control at sensor: ±0.5% Temperature control at sensor / set-point: ±0.2° C A variety of surface and construction options Glow-in-the-dark personnel emergency alarm, a potentially life-saving feature for injured personnel For the complete list of our vivarium room specifications, click on the button below: Download Brochure Other rooms and reach-in chambers we design and manufacture to Portland, OR scientists include: Reach-In ChamberTransportable Archival Storage RoomsMobile Environmental RoomsTransportable Concrete Curing RoomsPortable Stability Storage Trust Darwin Chambers For Your Vivarium Room in Portland, OR No one can beat Darwin Chambers in the value, reliability, expertise, and availability of our vivarium rooms and technicians. Our mission statement is to "grow and lead our biotech industry through the efforts of a creative, skilled, and professional workforce." We understand the importance of a precise vivarium room for your Portland, OR research, and we know how to the exact room you need. Call Darwin Chambers today at 877-783-6774 or contact us through our website.