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Logical Workflow Solutions for Labs: Designing Around How Work Happens in Real Life
Laboratory designs often fall short when early decisions are made without direct input from end users, leading to subtle but persistent workflow inefficiencies that could be avoided by understanding and prioritizing real-world processes from the outset
The Importance of Early Planning for Laboratory Equipment and Instrumentation
Laboratory expansions and relocations succeed only when facility planning fully accounts for the interdependence of intellectual property, people, and especially instrumentation, since overlooked equipment requirements can compromise workflows, data quality, and overall scientific productivity
How Eli Lilly Is Shaping the Design of an Academic Pharma Lab
Designed in close collaboration with Eli Lilly, Lehigh Carbon Community College’s new pharmaceutical training labs incorporate cleanroom simulation, aseptic processing suites, and industry-standard equipment to replicate real manufacturing environments and create a workforce pipeline aligned with modern pharma operations
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Philip Keyes
Lab stakeholder Philip Keyes shares practical, human-centered strategies for optimizing lab spaces in his 2026 Lab Design Conference session—register now to learn more and connect with fellow lab end users and industry leaders
How to Build Flexible and Collaborative Laboratories
Project teams and lab management can benefit from designing shared labs that prioritize real-world workflows, flexible infrastructure, clear communication, and thoughtful operational planning—ensuring spaces that adapt to diverse users, streamline collaboration, and support evolving research needs for greater efficiency and long-term success
Translating User Feedback into Smarter, More Flexible Labs
Engaging lab end users early in the design process can help readers avoid costly mistakes, improve functionality, plan for future technologies, and create lab spaces that truly support scientific work and well-being
Refurbishing a Lab While Keeping Diagnostics Running
Key lessons from Northumbria Healthcare’s phased pathology lab refurbishment show how early stakeholder engagement, careful planning, and flexible operations can successfully transform a live clinical environment without disrupting vital services
Optimizing Lab Design and Operations with IoT-Enabled Software Solutions
IoT-enabled software solutions are transforming laboratory design and operations by integrating real-time data, predictive analytics, and digital tools to optimize space utilization, enhance safety, support sustainability, and ensure regulatory compliance across lab facilities
How Small Lab and Procurement Teams Can Drive Big Sustainability Wins
Small lab and procurement teams can drive significant sustainability improvements by influencing vendor selection, designing for equipment lifecycles, integrating waste reduction strategies, and embedding sustainable practices into lab operations and workflows
Webinar Preview: Streamlining Lab Operations with Digital Platforms
Join this free Lab Design webinar to explore how digital platforms can streamline lab operations, optimize workflows, and foster collaboration among stakeholders for scalable, efficient lab design, featuring real-time Q&A and actionable insights to enhance lab efficiency and growth