Welcome to the Labs at UIC Arch+Des
FabLab Hours & Info
Special Closings and Announcements :
LAB CLOSED TILL 4PM Thursday 10/3/24
FabLab Access and Hours: (Updated 9/23)
Mondays 1-5pm
Tuesdays 1-8pm
Wednesdays 1-8pm
Thursday 1-8pm
Friday 1-7pm
Sunday 12-3pm
Lab Introductions and Authorizations:
Students: Are required to take an equipment authorization every semester. The authorization is two parts, an online quiz + an in-person orientation to the space. Click here for more details on the quiz, FabLab Equipment Authorization Instructions
Faculty: Classes should be scheduling time with Christian (Click Here for Bookings Page) for a lab orientation. Additionally, each student will be asked to complete an authorization regardless of experience. Failure to properly orient students to the use of the space can result in lack of access for the remainder of the semester.
Please stay tuned for more announcements regarding access to the lab in the weeks to come.
You can reach a lab staff member for questions during the work week via :
Email (fablab1330@gmail.com)
In-person during open hours
Project Lab Hours & Info
Project Lab Hours
The Project Lab will be experiencing a cut in student worker support this year that is linked to the budget issues that everyone is aware of. I know we will all be feeling this pressure in one way, or another. We are adjusting the hours in the lab to meet these new budget constraints.
Monday 10am - 12PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
2pm - 9pm Open Hours
Tuesday 2pm - 9pm Open Hours
Wednesday 10am - 12PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
2pm - 9pm Open Hours
Thursday 2pm - 9pm Open Hours
Friday. 10am - 12PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
2pm - 6pm Open Hours
During open hours Lab capacity will be based on available staff and strictly enforced at a 5:1 ratio with a 15 student maximum
Faculty Lab Access
If you are having trouble accessing the lab via I-card swipe reader please contact the senior lab specialist with your UIN.
Class Appointments
If you as an instructor would like to reserve dedicated time in the Lab, it can be arranged on a case by case basis. This could be for demonstration, special instruction or dedicated work time for your class.
This time can be arranged during the appointment only period or during open hours. Instructors must be present in the Lab for group reservations. Reach out to the senior lab specialist to arrange.
Lab Engagement
Students who have not done their Project Lab orientation will not be able to utilize the Project Lab.
If you have a large studio, please check in with us about your plans that involve the Project Lab so we can provide the smoothest possible experience for you and the students.
This can include, but is not limited to generating samples or proofs of concept using vetted processes.
Need access to the FabLab or Project Lab?
- !ATTENTION! Please add fablab1330@gmail.com to your contacts to avoid important emails going to your spam folder.
- If your class needs to use the labs, please organize through your teacher and have them contact Alex and Jacob for Project Lab appointments, or Christian for Fab Lab appointments.