Join us for
the 25th annual Lab Design Conference in 2026!

We’ll see you in Orlando on May 11-14 at the leading business conference
for lab design professionals to learn about sustainable design, industry trends, and more

Featured

Content
Webinar Preview: Sustainability Considerations in Small Laboratory Renovations and Refits
Webinar, Sustainability, Renovations, Retrofits
Webinar Preview: Sustainability Considerations in Small Laboratory Renovations and Refits
Webinar, Sustainability, Renovations, Retrofits

Join us for this webinar to learn how architects, lab planners, and lab managers can approach small laboratory renovations in ways that achieve meaningful sustainability goals without relying on third-party certifications, using a flexible, collaborative strategy

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Webinar, Sustainability, Renovations, Retrofits
Planning with Lab Users for Complexity, Change, and Collaboration
Academic Labs
Planning with Lab Users for Complexity, Change, and Collaboration
Academic Labs

Engaging researchers as creative partners from the start is essential to designing flexible, functional labs that reflect their ingenuity and support evolving scientific work for the long term

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Academic Labs
Grow Without Building: Labs Embrace Smarter, Scalable Upgrades
Optimization, Real estate, Safety, Sustainability
Grow Without Building: Labs Embrace Smarter, Scalable Upgrades
Optimization, Real estate, Safety, Sustainability

The U.S. life sciences real estate sector is shifting from expansion to optimization, as companies respond to slowed leasing and rising biomanufacturing demand by investing in low-cost upgrades and smarter space utilization rather than new construction, all while preparing for future flexibility and scalability

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Optimization, Real estate, Safety, Sustainability

Latest

Content
Faced with NIH Funding Cuts, Universities Look to Reduce Research Facility Costs
budgeting, Academic Labs, HVAC, ventilation
Faced with NIH Funding Cuts, Universities Look to Reduce Research Facility Costs
budgeting, Academic Labs, HVAC, ventilation

Optimizing lab ventilation offers universities a high-impact strategy to lower energy use, meet carbon regulations, and improve research environments without the need for new construction

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budgeting, Academic Labs, HVAC, ventilation
Beyond Illumination: Thoughtful Lighting Design Transforms Laboratory Functionality and Sustainability
Lab Design Conference, Lighting
Beyond Illumination: Thoughtful Lighting Design Transforms Laboratory Functionality and Sustainability
Lab Design Conference, Lighting

A 2025 Lab Design Conference session led by WSP’s Colin Conroy and Shannon Kaplan, emphasized that lighting—far from a mere afterthought—is a critical design element that influences lab safety, accuracy, comfort, sustainability, and occupant well-being

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Lab Design Conference, Lighting
Designing Against the Clock: How Isotope Half-Life and Chemistry Shape Radiopharma Facility Design
Cleanrooms, Safety
Designing Against the Clock: How Isotope Half-Life and Chemistry Shape Radiopharma Facility Design
Cleanrooms, Safety

The unique time-sensitive nature of radiopharmaceuticals—driven by the physics of radioactive decay—shapes every facet of facility design, offering lab planners, architects, and lab managers detailed guidance on how to align site selection, workflow layout, infrastructure, and safety systems

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Cleanrooms, Safety

Upcoming Events

Events
Webinar: Sustainability Considerations in Small Laboratory Renovations and Refits
Aug 19
Webinar: Sustainability Considerations in Small Laboratory Renovations and Refits

Register for this free Lab Design webinar to discover a practical, flexible approach to sustainability for fast-paced lab renovations, and learn how to set clear goals, drive innovation, and deliver meaningful results—without relying on third-party rating systems

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Casework & Furniture Digital Conference
Sep 17
Casework & Furniture Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the Casework and Furniture Digital Conference, which will provide valuable insights into creating lab spaces that meet the diverse needs of scientists and researchers while maintaining aesthetic appeal

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Lab Design Digital Conference: Counting Down to LDC 2026
Oct 21
Lab Design Digital Conference: Counting Down to LDC 2026

As we prepare for the 2026 Lab Design Conference, join Lab Design for this digital event which will present a deep dive into the essential aspects of laboratory design, construction, renovation, and furnishing

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On-Demand Events

Events
Webinar: Panel Discussion: Federal Funding in Flux: Lessons Learned and New Strategies for Lab Projects
Aug 14
Webinar: Panel Discussion: Federal Funding in Flux: Lessons Learned and New Strategies for Lab Projects

Register for this free Lab Design webinar for an expert-led follow-up on the past few months of funding and economic shifts—and learn how these recent developments are affecting lab construction timelines, budgets, and planning strategies

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Innovations in Design Tools Digital Conference
Jul 29
Innovations in Design Tools Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the Innovations in Design Tools Digital Conference, where our speakers will review software options that facilitate better project management and team communication when designing, building, or renovating a lab

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On Demand Webinar: How to Build a Vivarium
Jul 24
On Demand Webinar: How to Build a Vivarium

This free How to Build webinar offers a comprehensive overview of best practices for planning and designing vivarium facilities—from high-level strategic decisions to the critical details that ensure functionality, compliance, and animal welfare

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Project Profiles

Content
Project Profile: The Applied Research Center at Florida Polytechnic University
Project Profile: The Applied Research Center at Florida Polytechnic University

The Applied Research Center (ARC) at Florida Polytechnic University is a 95,000-sf hub for innovation and collaboration, featuring flexible research spaces, teaching labs, and sustainability-focused design that supports the university's growth while fostering industry partnerships and connectivity across campus

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Office to Lab Conversion for the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Office to Lab Conversion for the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Lab Design News spoke to Jay Deshmukh, OAA MRAIC, an associate principal at Arcadis who was the project manager and design lead on the project, and Tiina Hubel, OAA, MRAIC, a senior associate at Arcadis who worked as a project architect

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Project Profile: University of California Irvine, Medical Education Building
Project Profile: University of California Irvine, Medical Education Building

Gensler recently completed a renovation of the Medical Education Building at University of California Irvine which spanned multiple project types including an anatomy lab, Active Learning Center, student lounge, classrooms, and offices

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Professional Profiles

Content
Professional Profile: Matt Malone
Professional Profile: Matt Malone

Lab Design News spoke to Matt Malone, science and technology practice leader at Perkins&Will, about how his multidisciplinary experience—from architect to developer—shapes his holistic approach to lab planning, fuels his commitment to end-user collaboration

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Professional Profile: Steve Reynolds
Professional Profile: Steve Reynolds

Lab Design News spoke to Steve Reynolds, vice president of civil engineering with Original Survey Solutions, about his deep-rooted interest in land development, key moments that shaped his career, and the emerging trends influencing the future of lab design

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Professional Profile: Jamie Huffman
Professional Profile: Jamie Huffman

Lab Design News spoke to Jamie Huffman, science + technology project director at Taylor Design, about how his passion for ecology, design, and human-centered collaboration shapes his approach to lab planning and drives his vision for creating science environments that are both impactful and deeply connected to the natural world

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Op-Ed

Content
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: Silent Heroes, Still Waiting: How Mitochondrial DNA Is Giving a Voice to the Missing and Hope to the Families Left Behind
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: Silent Heroes, Still Waiting: How Mitochondrial DNA Is Giving a Voice to the Missing and Hope to the Families Left Behind

To support the vital work of recovering, identifying, and honoring the remains of missing servicemembers through advanced DNA analysis, forensic laboratories must be purpose-built to enable the precise, contamination-free processing of ancient and mitochondrial DNA—making thoughtful lab design an essential foundation for reuniting families with those lost to war

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Design Like a J.E.D.I.: You Belong Here—How Courage, Representation, and Leadership Create Space for Us All
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: You Belong Here—How Courage, Representation, and Leadership Create Space for Us All

Dr. Shamika Kelley is transforming New Orleans' forensic lab not only through empathetic leadership and wellness-focused culture, but by directly influencing the physical lab space—expanding staff capacity, bringing DNA analysis in-house with advanced equipment, and ensuring the layout supports both operational excellence and human-centered design

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The Best—and Worst—of Times
The Best—and Worst—of Times

Effective job site meetings—though often disliked—are essential for coordinating complex construction projects, helping all subcontractors anticipate delays, voice concerns, and avoid costly consequences through early, candid communication

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