Issues concerning Undergraduate Labs in EBU3b

Should most labs be open areas configured to comfortably fit as many compute stations as possible vs. a classroom configuration?
ergonomic issues -- Cal OSHA approved?
nice, comfortable chairs (will they walk away?)
pleasant environment with outside light, decorated walls, ...
uAPE lab in AP&M B402 is an example of an unpleasant environment
plenty of whiteboards
printers
wireless connectivity (along with entire building)
wiring closet in each lab
open table area for students bringing in their own portable computing and impromptu TA/Tutor help area where they may need to spread materials out
ability to display from a designated station to a screen (occasional - not configured as a classroom)
flexibility -- able to configure the labs in different ways
lockers for TAs/Tutors to store their belongings while on duty in lab
lockers for storing lab materials -- hardward labs
how much shelving/cabinet space needed?
open access vs. assigned to courses
open most hours and combo/card lock access after hours
telephone

at least one room used for scheduling formal discussion sections
about 50 seats
an instructors desk with workstations and high-quality projection system
when screen is down it does not cover the majority of the available whiteboard space
plenty of whiteboards
no student computers
wireless and wired connectivity
desks/tables with comfortable chairs

should some intro labs have a testing area configured (ala old EECS 61/63 and CSE 62ab)?
flexible design with non-permanent walls
faculty committment to design such courses and testing SW

a place for student groups to hold meetings
a place for student groups to store materials, receive mail (assigned desks for official student groups?) ACM, IEEE, WIC, ...
Undergraduate library / SW distribution / Electronic library
close to Undergraduate Labs
a place for students to just hang out taking a break from the lab?
telephone?
should SOE really be providing this kind of space for official student organizations?