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USDA Opens Applications for Historic $125M Infrastructure Investment
A historic $125 million federal investment targets deferred maintenance, lab modernization, and new construction across US land-grant universities
Morgan State University Expands Research Infrastructure With Advanced Labs
Morgan State University is advancing its research infrastructure through a new microelectronics cleanroom and Molecular Biology Research Laboratory designed to support interdisciplinary research, workforce development, and the University’s pursuit of Carnegie R1 status
Clemson’s Advanced Materials Innovation Complex Unites Research, Teaching, and Industry Collaboration
The Advanced Materials Innovation Complex at Clemson University centralizes advanced materials research, teaching, and industry collaboration within a flexible, high-performance laboratory environment designed to accelerate interdisciplinary innovation and support South Carolina’s growing advanced manufacturing economy
Supporting the Circular Economy with a Next-Gen Testing Lab
Driven by lessons learned from inefficient workflows, UW–Stevens Point's new Compostability Testing Laboratory combines user-centered design, flexible infrastructure, and specialized testing environments to create a more efficient and adaptable research facility
How Early Collaboration Shapes High-Performance Research Facilities
Early, intentional collaboration—through stakeholder alignment, iterative engagement, and thoughtful programming—enables lab projects to move beyond basic requirements and deliver flexible, high-performing research environments that stay on schedule, on budget, and aligned with user needs
From Vision to Reality: USU Eastern Opens New Paleontology Lab
USU Eastern’s lab management team led a largely hands-on, user-driven renovation that transformed an outdated fossil preparation space into a modern, flexible, safety-focused laboratory that actively engages both users and public observers while strengthening scientific workflow and visibility
Bridging Education and Innovation at Niagara University’s Research Institute
Through flexible planning, clear zoning, and infrastructure upgrades, Niagara University’s new Biomedical Research Institute Laboratory supports both hands-on student training and advanced biomedical research in a highly collaborative setting
Connecting Campus and Community at George Mason University: Special Mention—Campus to Community Integration
The Life Sciences and Engineering Building at George Mason University redefines academic lab design by using transparency, shared interdisciplinary spaces, and community-facing features to seamlessly connect campus research with public engagement and regional innovation
User Input, Real Impact: Simulation Lab Recognized with Special Mention—User Engagement
At WashU School of Medicine, the Multidisciplinary Surgical Simulation Lab demonstrates how intensive user engagement and iterative mockups shaped a highly flexible, ergonomic training space that earned Special Mention for User Engagement in the 2026 Design Excellence Awards
Breathing New Life into an Old Asset: University of Waterloo Wins Excellence in Whole Building/Holistic Design—Renovation
The University of Waterloo’s Earth Sciences & Chemistry Building Level 3 renovation modernizes a 1960s-era research facility through major spatial reconfiguration and high-performance infrastructure upgrades while maintaining live operations, earning the Excellence in Whole Building/Holistic Design—Renovation prize in the 2026 Design Excellence Awards