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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
Design Decisions That Protect Critical Environments
By integrating contamination control into early design decisions, laboratories can better align human behavior, facility performance, and operational resilience
Why Facilities Teams Should Have a Seat at the Lab Design Table
Facilities management teams are moving upstream in lab design—bringing critical operational insight early in the process to ensure spaces are functional, maintainable, and adaptable long after construction is complete
The Science of Today’s Lab Design: Creating Shared and Versatile Spaces
Laboratories are increasingly being designed as flexible, long-term assets using “long life, loose fit” principles—emphasizing modular layouts, shared resources, and adaptable infrastructure—to accommodate evolving research needs and multi-tenant use
Invisible Risk: Why Ultra-High Purity Gas Systems Demand Specialized Design and Installation Expertise
In laboratory design, ultra-high purity (UHP) gas systems demand specialized specifications, materials, and qualified installation practices—distinct from standard high-purity or medical gas systems—because even trace contamination can undermine instrument performance, data integrity, and overall project success
An Operations-First Framework for Lab Renovations
Renovating active laboratories offers a cost-effective alternative to new construction but requires a highly strategic, operations-centered approach to upgrade facilities and integrate new technologies while minimizing disruptions to critical, ongoing work
How AI Is Reshaping Lab Design
AI is reshaping lab design and operations by changing how space is used, how infrastructure is prioritized, and how workflows are structured—driving a shift toward more flexible, data-driven, and automation-ready environments that can evolve alongside science and technology
Lab Space That Works: Lessons for Start-Ups and Incubators
Start-up labs and incubators face a unique challenge: building spaces that support groundbreaking research while meeting real-world operational and leasing demands
Design Strategies for Modern Veterinary Facilities
Veterinary laboratory projects increasingly demonstrate how design is being used as a strategic tool to support education, healthcare, animal welfare, workforce expansion, and public health while adapting to evolving operational demands and aging infrastructure
Shared Lab Spaces: Designing for Collaboration, Flexibility, and Innovation
Shared laboratory spaces are increasingly being adopted across academia, start-ups, and industry as flexible, collaborative environments that support innovation, sustainability, and human-centered design while meeting technical and regulatory requirements