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A New Standard for Anatomy Education in Northern Canada
The new Northwestern Polytechnic anatomy lab is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility that integrates pedagogy-driven design, specialized equipment, and carefully coordinated construction to expand access to high-quality, cadaver-based medical education in northern Canada
Point-of-Use Inventory: Eliminating the Central Stockroom
By transitioning from massive centralized supply rooms to decentralized point of use storage, laboratory architects can drastically reduce inventory hoarding, minimize transit time, and ensure scientists always have the exact materials needed right at the bench.
The Spaghetti Diagram: Mapping Waste in Layouts
By mapping the physical circulation of scientists through a facility, architects can identify severe adjacency failures, minimize unnecessary transit, and optimize casework placement to support high-efficiency scientific workflows.
Ergonomics for Coding: Lighting & Acoustics in the Hybrid Lab
Bioinformaticians are coders, not chemists. Stop putting them on stools under fluorescent lights.
Science for Everyone: Moving Beyond ADA in Lab Design
Achieving true inclusivity in lab environments means going beyond ADA compliance to consider the full spectrum of human abilities—both visible and invisible—by integrating accessibility into the design process from the outset, with empathy guiding decisions rather than just code requirements
Optimizing Pharma QC Lab Layouts for Enhanced Analytical Efficiency
Discover how to design pharmaceutical quality control (QC) labs to maximize analytical efficiency, safety, and workflow with real-world case studies and layout strategies.
Webinar Review: Lab Ergonomics and Human Factored Design
The webinar "Introduction to Lab Ergonomics and Human Factored Design," part of Lab Design News' Facilities Management Webinar Series, highlighted the critical role of user-centered design in laboratory environments, addressing ergonomics, inclusivity, and the balance between durability and comfort to optimize safety, productivity, and researcher well-being
Designing Labs for Neurodiversity: Unlocking Innovation Through Inclusivity
Designing laboratory spaces to accommodate neurodiversity fosters innovation and inclusivity by integrating adaptable layouts, sensory-friendly elements, and personalized workstations to reduce stress, enhance productivity, and support the diverse needs of neurodivergent researchers
10 Laboratory Layout Tips to Improve Workflow and Efficiency
Optimize your lab's workflow and efficiency with these essential laboratory layout tips. Learn how to design an efficient lab space, improve safety, and boost productivity with flexible and well-organized work zones
Bimos Introduces Saddle Series Backless Stools for Superior Lab Seating Comfort
The Saddle Series Backless Stools from Bimos offer enhanced comfort for research, healthcare, or production workers, enabling longer sit times than a traditional exam-style stool