The sensitivities of housing and utilizing animals in support of research and development is carefully monitored and regulated. The facility must address client needs while conforming to regulatory standards. The durability and maintainability of the finishes, temperature and humidity requirements, animal watering systems, cage washing, and waste collection systems are just some of the concerns within a vivarium. Understanding the isolation requirements of animals within a Barrier Facility or the possibility to increase capacity utilizing ventilated cages are solutions that A/Z can bring to a project based on our past experience.