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Protecting Long-Term Laboratory Building Performance: Designing Beyond Day One
Laboratory facilities achieve the best long-term performance when they are designed not only for current research needs, but also for decades of adaptability, maintainability, system reliability, and verifiable life-safety performance through proactive planning, integrated documentation, and ongoing building system management
NSWC Indian Head Unveils State-of-the-Art Explosives Lab
The state-of-the-art facility replaces a 66-year-old laboratory, introducing precise climate and vibration controls necessary for molecular-level energetics research
FSU’s New Research Hub Breaks Down Silos to Drive Discovery
Florida State University’s Interdisciplinary Research & Commercialization Building is designed to support multiple research fields through adaptable labs, collaboration-focused planning, and vibration-controlled infrastructure for sensitive quantum research
Ocean Conservation Lab is Purpose-Built for Preservation
The Brewer Ocean Conservation Lab at the San Antonio Zoo combines purpose-built coral propagation infrastructure, advanced life-support systems, and immersive public education spaces to support NOAA-backed reef restoration efforts while allowing visitors to witness coral conservation in action
Lab Flexibility and Scalability: A Holistic Approach to Future-Ready Research Environments
As funding uncertainty and evolving research demands increase pressure on institutions, laboratory flexibility must extend beyond modular furniture to include shared resources, adaptable infrastructure, and strategic planning that support long-term resilience and efficiency
Why Laboratory Sustainability Efforts Need Better Data, Not Just Better Technology
As laboratories face increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals and building performance requirements, reliable facility data is becoming essential for benchmarking energy use, validating upgrades, securing incentives, and demonstrating long-term compliance
From Warehouse to Scale-Up Facility
OMX’s retrofit laboratory and scale-up facility in Bristol, UK is designed to support growing deep tech companies and address the lack of mid-scale lab space in the region
Inside UWF's New AI Research Hub
The University of West Florida's new Synapse facility is designed to accelerate AI, cybersecurity, and engineering research through flexible, collaboration-driven spaces and advanced computational infrastructure
USDA Opens Applications for Historic $125M Infrastructure Investment
A historic $125 million federal investment targets deferred maintenance, lab modernization, and new construction across US land-grant universities
Morgan State University Expands Research Infrastructure With Advanced Labs
Morgan State University is advancing its research infrastructure through a new microelectronics cleanroom and Molecular Biology Research Laboratory designed to support interdisciplinary research, workforce development, and the University’s pursuit of Carnegie R1 status