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AI Won’t Replace Scientists—It Will Change How We Design Labs

From flexible lab modules to interchangeable bench and robotics space, AI and automation are prompting new questions about how laboratories should be designed for the years ahead

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Strong Foundations Start With Better Questions

Originally presented at the 2026 Lab Design Conference in Orlando, Kelly Smyth, AIA, shares practical strategies for translating scientific workflows into effective laboratory programming. Watch the presentation on demand to explore how early discovery and informed questioning can support safer, more functional lab environments

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How AI Can Support a More Human-Centered Approach to Lab Design

A recent Lab Design webinar explores how AI and digital tools can speed up programming and research while keeping users, workflows, and professional judgment at the center of the design process

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Event Preview: The Smart Tools Shaping Tomorrow’s Labs

The Smart Design Tools & Software Digital Conference explores how AI, BIM, VR, and other digital tools are reshaping laboratory design to improve collaboration, accuracy, and performance

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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

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Webinar Review: Beyond Casework—Designing High-Performance Lab Environments

In this on demand webinar, architect and lab planner Mark Paskanik explains how to design high-performance research facilities by integrating modular planning, automation, and "Good Lab Design" principles to balance technical requirements like vibration control with human-centric needs like wellness and collaboration

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Webinar Review: Optimizing Lab Performance Through Casework and Furniture

Lab Design’s free on-demand webinar explores how strategic casework and furniture choices can improve laboratory performance, flexibility, safety, and long-term efficiency through expert insights and real-world design considerations

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