Webinar Preview: How to Build an Adaptable Lab
In the rapidly evolving world of scientific research, a lab built today can feel outdated tomorrow. As technology accelerates—with greater integration of AI, robotics, and modular systems—the need for a lab space that can flex and adapt is more critical than ever.
Whether you're a designer crafting the next research hub or an end-user relying on your facility to drive innovation, you simply can't afford a stagnant lab. Bring your questions and challenges to the conversation—our speakers will address real-world scenarios and practical strategies you can apply immediately.
Join Lab Design on October 8 for this free webinar, "How to Build an Adaptable Lab," featuring industry experts Scott Chappelle and Shirley Yee, both life sciences leaders from DPR Construction. This AIA-accredited session is a must-attend for anyone involved in the lab lifecycle.
Can’t make it on October 8? Sign up now and receive a notification when the video is available to watch on demand, at your convenience!
Why you need to be there
This webinar is specifically tailored for the diverse team responsible for creating and operating world-class research spaces:
Lab planners and architects: Learn how to bake flexibility into your initial designs, ensuring projects meet future, currently unforeseen, needs. Gain insights into the full lifecycle—from conception to post-occupancy—to deliver a truly future-proof facility.
Contractors: Understand the key infrastructure considerations—like scalable electrical capacity and mechanical system demands—necessary to support evolving technologies and modularity without costly future renovations.
Lab end users: Discover the essential questions to ask during initial vision and kickoff meetings to ensure your research priorities and workflows are supported by a flexible and efficient space.
Lab equipment/furniture suppliers: Identify the optimal timing for integration into the design process to maximize your value proposition and ensure your products align with the modular and scalable approach of an adaptable lab.
The core challenge facing the industry is simple: research priorities shift. To prevent your business from being bottlenecked by an inflexible structure, you must plan for future changes, building in infrastructure that makes adapting less cumbersome. This session will explore how to handle the demands of AI, robotics, and improved usage data by prioritizing flexible infrastructure and scalable systems.
This course is approved by AIA CES for 1 LU. Earn valuable continuing education credit by completing this webinar!
Essential takeaways for project success
Attendees will walk away with practical, actionable knowledge that can be applied to their next project:
Understand the complete lifecycle: Grasp the journey of an adaptable lab—from the very first vision and kickoff conversations through design, construction, opening, and all the way to post-occupancy evaluation.
Master alignment and vision: Learn to identify the right questions to ask at kickoff meetings to achieve crucial alignment among lab users, planners, and project stakeholders.
Strategic vendor engagement: Recognize precisely when and how to involve vendors and suppliers to maximize value and efficiency throughout the entire project timeline.
Future-proofing strategies: Explore concrete strategies for integrating flexible infrastructure, scalable mechanical systems, and designs that embrace emerging technologies like robotics and modular design.
Bring your questions and join the conversation!
Lab Design’s How to Build webinar series is designed to foster conversations that address the real-world complexities you face. Our experts are ready to guide you through both the big-picture trends and the practical steps of building an adaptable lab. Register now to secure your spot.
We strongly encourage all attendees—from every discipline—to bring their toughest questions! This is your opportunity to engage with leaders who have navigated these challenges, ensuring your specific concerns about materials, technology integration, or project alignment are addressed. Your participation is key to making this session an invaluable shared learning experience.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain an edge in the competitive world of research facility design and construction.
Register for this free webinar now!
📅 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 🕐 1:00pm ET - or view on demand!
