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An Engineer’s Approach to an Integrated and Innovative Research Institute
At the 2025 Lab Design Conference, AEI principals Blythe Vogt and Holly Lattin showcased the University of Arkansas’s I³R building as a model of sustainable, flexible, and modular lab design that integrates energy-efficient systems, adaptable floorplates, and forward-thinking engineering to support evolving interdisciplinary research needs
Designing Dual-Use with Precision: Laboratory-Manufacturing-Office Integration at the Eurofins Environment Testing Laboratory in Tinley Park
A next-generation laboratory approach emphasizes flexible, modular planning and resilient infrastructure to support high-precision, 24/7 operations while accommodating changing workflows, business growth, and long-term adaptability
The Prefab Revolution: Modularization Reshaping the Laboratory Landscape
The 2025 Lab Design Conference session, “The Impact of Modularization and Prefabrication on Laboratory Design and Construction,” highlighted how off-site fabrication of structural elements, utility systems, and entire rooms can accelerate schedules, improve safety, and increase efficiency in lab projects
The Next Breakthrough in Science Won’t Happen in a Lab—It Will Happen in How We Design Them
Scientific breakthroughs depend on life sciences facilities designed from the inside out for flexibility, adaptability, and early strategic planning, enabling research and manufacturing spaces to keep pace with accelerating discovery and deliver life-saving therapies faster
Maximizing Lab Efficiency with Flexible Design and Strategic Location
Selecting the right site, creating adaptable lab spaces, and planning operations carefully can help emerging biotech teams scale effectively with minimal disruption
Leveraging Lab Design in a Shifting Life Science Market: Designing for Adaptability
In today’s shifting life science market, companies and building owners must prioritize adaptable, technology-ready lab designs that align with growth stage, specialized programmatic needs, and emerging trends, using early planning and feasibility studies to turn market volatility into competitive advantage
Modernizing a Mid-Century Lab for 21st Century Research
The renovation of the University of Georgia’s Cedar Street Building C demonstrates how aging research facilities can be transformed into modern, flexible, and sustainable lab environments while honoring their historic character
Lab of the Future Starts Now: Why Modular, Tech-Ready Design is Key to Reducing Downtime
Thoughtful, tech-enabled lab design—featuring scalable infrastructure, modular layouts, and IoT integration—can significantly reduce equipment downtime, streamline operations, and future-proof laboratories for emerging technologies like AI and real-time monitoring
Designing for the Future: The University of Arizona's Grand Challenges Research Building
The University of Arizona's Grand Challenges Research Building exemplifies forward-thinking design, integrating modular flexibility, interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced environmental controls, and sustainable practices to support cutting-edge scientific research and future adaptability
Modular Laboratory Design: Flexibility and Scalability for Modern Labs
Whether you're building a new lab or upgrading an existing one, modular laboratory design provides the flexibility and scalability needed to keep pace with the ever-changing world of science and research.