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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

Designing Change: How Women in Lab Design Are Building Inclusive Futures
At Lab Design’s 2025 Women in Lab Design Digital Conference, HDR Australia’s panelists shared personal stories and insights on career growth, representation, and inclusion in the lab design field, emphasizing the power of visibility, mentorship, and intentional workplace culture in creating more equitable opportunities for women
Converging Labs and Data: How AI Is Shaping the Future of Life Sciences Infrastructure
AI’s growing role in life sciences is driving the convergence of laboratories and data centers, leading to the design of hybrid, scalable facilities—often through adaptive reuse—that support secure, efficient research and data processing in emerging innovation hubs

Preserving the Past in Colonial Williamsburg's New Archaeology Laboratory
The Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center at Colonial Williamsburg, opening in 2026, will feature a state-of-the-art, transparent laboratory that allows visitors to observe and engage in hands-on archaeological processes

HDR Expands Architectural Services in San Diego to Meet Life Science Growth
HDR has expanded its architectural services to San Diego to support the region's growing life sciences and healthcare sectors, leveraging its engineering expertise and proximity to major research institutions

Meeting South Carolina’s Critical Vet Shortage with Innovative Design
Clemson University's Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, designed to address South Carolina's veterinary shortage, will feature state-of-the-art facilities that foster collaboration, sustainability, and community engagement while preparing students to meet diverse animal healthcare needs across the state

Lab Design News Announces 2025 Digital Conferences Schedule and Season Pass
Lab Design News will host a series of free digital conferences in 2025, covering topics such as laboratory components, exciting new design tools, specialty lab design, and more

Ready to Build, Renovate, or Optimize Your Lab? Gain Key Insights at the Lab Design Conference
Lab end users gain valuable insights, practical tools, and networking opportunities at the Lab Design Conference that will help them make informed decisions on lab design, renovations, and optimization projects

UCSF’s BRAB Project Embarks on a New Era of Biomedical Innovation
The Barbara and Gerson Bakar Research and Academic Building at UCSF’s Parnassus Heights campus will be a 323,000-square-foot, all-electric facility featuring cutting-edge research labs, sustainable design, and community-focused spaces, advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and global health innovation

Accurate Laboratory Asset Surveys: What Keeps Architects Up at Night
Accurate laboratory asset surveys, conducted by qualified equipment specialists, are a critical first step in lab planning, ensuring proper asset documentation, placement, and infrastructure compatibility to avoid costly delays, design oversights, and operational risks in laboratory design and relocation projects