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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Larissa Sattler
Larissa Sattler and her colleagues will present at the 2026 Lab Design Conference on creating truly inclusive, neurodiversity-focused lab environments, sharing insights, case studies, and practical strategies to help research spaces better support focus, comfort, and well-being for all users
Boise State’s New Science Building Models Inclusive, Collaborative STEM Design
Boise State University is advancing STEM education with a new interdisciplinary science building—planned to open in 2029—that was shaped through extensive stakeholder input, strategic site selection, and a focus on flexible, inclusive spaces designed to support collaboration, accessibility, and growing student enrollment
Wesleyan University's New Science Building: A Cutting-Edge Facility Reflecting Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusivity
Wesleyan University’s New Science Building, a 197,000 sf hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching, sets a new standard for sustainability, inclusivity, and academic collaboration, with energy-efficient features, community-driven design, and spaces that foster connection and innovation
Design Like A J.E.D.I: How Wisconsin's State Crime Lab is Redefining Forensic Science
Explore the transformation of forensic science at the Wisconsin State Crime Lab system, highlighting advancements in gender diversity, cutting-edge technologies, staff well-being initiatives, and educational outreach efforts, collectively serving as a model for innovation and inclusivity in the field
Design Like A J.E.D.I: Louisiana State Police Designing for Diversity
As forensic science moves forward into the future, lab environments must adapt to reflect the increasing diversity and changing needs of the workforce, supporting well-being and productivity to foster a culture of inclusivity
Why Flexibility is Key to the Future of Speculative Lab Developments
The rapid pace of life science and biotech research, driven by the need for faster pharma and vaccine development, is spurring increased demand for lab space, exemplified by facilities like 850 PBC in Phoenix
Across the Table: Inclusion and Lab Design
In reading documents on the subject I see that concerns fall into two primary categories, the physical design of the laboratory and the behavior of managers in response to needs
Regional Revitalization: Designing for Impact in the Middle East
Prior to speaking at the Fast Company Innovation by Design Summit in Doha, Tim Martin, Principal and Managing Director of Gensler Middle East, discusses how key design trends shaping the region can pave the way for regional revitalization
Reframing Design Through the Lens of Restorative Justice
Restorative justice have the tools to create spaces that encourage harm reduction, healing, and community.