University Of Washington
GETTING STARTED
How it works
Area 01, located in Maple Hall, is open to everyone with priority access to residential students and UW students enrolled in courses taking place in Area 01.
A summer (June 21st-September 16th) use fee of $40.00 applies to UW students who do not live in HFS housing and conference guests who would like to use the Sound/Image/Dabble Lab. Conference guests have free access to the Game Lab and general areas.
HFS Resident/Conference Guest
- Free access
- Entry: 1 pm – 11pm Daily
Non-resident (UW Student)
- User Fee Applies
- Entry 1 pm – 8 pm Daily
“Area 01 is the hip place to be on West Campus! It’s filled with innovative equipment and rooms for students to be creative with. I have never seen anything like it before!”
—Amber S., Industrial & Systems Engineering
Service and operations updates
Area 01 operations and usage guidelines have been modified per current UW and state restrictions, to ensure a safe and healthy facility through enhanced cleaning and physical distancing protocols.
What to look for
- Posters and digital display screens have information on physical distancing, hygiene practices, and other safety information. Hygiene guidelines are also posted in each restroom.
- Floor markings and posters provide traffic flow patterns.
- New for this year: The only entrance to Area 01 is located at the southeast corner of Maple Hall, located off Lincoln Way. All other doors in Area 01 are exit only.
Enhanced cleaning
- HFS custodial staff clean public areas daily using EPA-registered disinfectants.
- High-touch areas in all buildings are disinfected twice daily.
- Area 01 staff clean machines and equipment between each use with EPA-registered disinfectants.
- Appropriate cleaning protocols are in place to respond to a positive COVID-19 case.
- The entrance to Area 01 has hand sanitizer dispensers for student and staff use.
- Plexiglas barriers have been installed at the reception desk.
- Staff wear face coverings at all times and will enforce face covering requirements for all users. Staff will wear gloves if required for their job.
Take care of yourself and others
- Face coverings are optional but recommended after March 28, 2022
- Food may not be consumed in Area 01.
- It is recommended that users wash their hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer prior to entering Area 01 and when leaving Area 01.
- All users must check-in at the desk. Observe traffic flow patterns and physical distancing requirements outlined by the floor markers.
- Return borrowed items at the end of your appointment so they can be disinfected for the next person.
