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Colorado’s First: Pioneering Net-Zero Energy and All-Electric Life Sciences Design
The Ridgeway Science & Technology project in Boulder, presented at the 2025 Lab Design Conference, showcases how IMEG Corporation and Conscious Bay are pioneering Colorado’s first net-zero energy, all-electric life sciences facility through flexible, data-driven design and innovative energy storage solutions
Implementing Ventilation Risk Assessment and Energy Improvements in a Renovated Academic Lab
A recent academic teaching lab renovation, presented in a webinar at the Academic Lab Design Digital Conference, illustrates how a structured Laboratory Ventilation Risk Assessment, early stakeholder engagement, and targeted HVAC upgrades can help institutions modernize aging labs by balancing teaching needs, safety requirements, and energy performance goals
2026 Lab Design Conference Lab Tour Preview: Iron Bridge Regional Water Reclamation Facility
Attendees of the 2026 Lab Design Conference can join a separately ticketed afternoon tour of Orlando’s Iron Bridge Regional Water Reclamation Facility to see how its compact, highly efficient laboratory conducts critical environmental testing and delivers rapid results that support the city’s water systems
KC Water Expands Laboratory for the Next Generation of Testing
The KC Water laboratory, which has served as Kansas City’s hub for water quality testing for over 30 years, is undergoing a phased expansion and renovation to increase testing capacity, improve safety and workflows, integrate staff-driven design, ensure uninterrupted operations, and incorporate sustainable, future-ready infrastructure that positions the facility to meet evolving regulatory and technological demands
A Cutting-Edge Hub for Coastal Science at William & Mary
Chesapeake Bay Hall at William & Mary integrates research, education, and advisory services, featuring specialized labs for coastal and marine sciences, advanced sustainability strategies, and flexible spaces to foster interdisciplinary collaboration—all built with a focus on the site’s environmental sensitivities and cultural history
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
Incorporating Fully Automated Test Programs in Lab Design and Renovation
Integrating automation into laboratory design requires a focus on lean principles, stakeholder engagement, flexibility for future growth, and continuous improvement to create efficient, safe, and adaptable spaces that support evolving technologies and workflows
Lab Design News Announces 2025 Digital Conferences Schedule and Season Pass
Lab Design News will host a series of free digital conferences in 2025, covering topics such as laboratory components, exciting new design tools, specialty lab design, and more
Energy and its Impact on Resilient Lab Planning
Reliable energy infrastructure and climate-responsive design are essential in laboratory planning, with strategies such as energy-efficient HVAC systems, floodplain considerations, and microgrids helping to ensure continuous operation, safety, and sustainability amid natural disasters and energy grid challenges
Upgrading and Preserving Harvard’s Historic Chemistry Lab
Harvard University is renovating its nearly century-old Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department to upgrade aging electrical infrastructure, address drainage issues, and improve climate resilience, with a completion date of December 2025, while minimizing disruptions to ongoing research and teaching