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Lessons from a Mass Timber, Zero-Carbon Lab Design
Sustainability, Academic Labs, Construction MaryBeth DiDonna Sustainability, Academic Labs, Construction MaryBeth DiDonna

Lessons from a Mass Timber, Zero-Carbon Lab Design

The design and construction of Western Washington University’s Kaiser Borsari Hall, a pioneering zero-energy, carbon-neutral STEM building, overcame challenges with mass timber implementation, embodied carbon reduction, and sustainable energy strategies while ensuring flexibility, inclusivity, and long-term operational efficiency

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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Lamar Pritchard

Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Lamar Pritchard

Lamar Pritchard, PhD, RPh, dean of the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, will present at the 2025 Lab Design Conference on the interdisciplinary role of pharmacy labs, highlighting the UH Health 2 Building’s flexible design and its impact on research, collaboration, and innovation

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Building a Lab Competitive Advantage at a Midwest University

Building a Lab Competitive Advantage at a Midwest University

The new Sciences Center at Butler University enhances interdisciplinary learning and student success through intentional design, seamlessly integrating renovated and new spaces with natural light, flexible study areas, and state-of-the-art labs to create a competitive academic advantage

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Columbus State’s $50M Investment in Classrooms and Specialized Labs

Columbus State’s $50M Investment in Classrooms and Specialized Labs

Columbus State Community College is investing over $50 million to renovate Franklin Hall and enhance campus facilities, including specialized labs for semiconductor, biotechnology, and automotive technology education, to create modern, flexible learning spaces that support active and collaborative teaching

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Streamlining Lab Renovations: How Design-Build Delivery Helps Universities Save Time and Reduce Costs

Streamlining Lab Renovations: How Design-Build Delivery Helps Universities Save Time and Reduce Costs

Universities facing high capital costs and overbuilding challenges are increasingly turning to design-build delivery for lab renovations, as it fosters early contractor involvement, enhances collaboration, reduces embodied carbon, and mitigates risks associated with renovating occupied buildings—ensuring smoother execution, budget alignment, and accelerated project timelines

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CAMI to Transform Molecular and Immunological Research in Phoenix

CAMI to Transform Molecular and Immunological Research in Phoenix

The University of Arizona Health Sciences' new Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies (CAMI) in Phoenix, AZ, is a state-of-the-art facility designed to revolutionize cell and gene therapy research, foster collaboration, and advance sustainability while cementing Phoenix's role as a leading hub for life sciences innovation

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Lab Design for the Future: Balancing Flexibility, Sustainability, and Collaboration

Lab Design for the Future: Balancing Flexibility, Sustainability, and Collaboration

Lab design experts discuss innovative approaches to creating adaptable, sustainable, and collaborative research environments, focusing on integrating cutting-edge technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and energy-efficient systems to address the evolving needs of academic and industry institutions

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Preserving the Past: Fossil Prep Lab Renovations at USU’s Prehistoric Museum

Preserving the Past: Fossil Prep Lab Renovations at USU’s Prehistoric Museum

Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum is fundraising for a phased renovation of its fossil preparation lab to enhance safety, maximize space flexibility, and modernize equipment, ensuring a better environment for staff, students, volunteers, and visitors while continuing its legacy of paleontological discoveries

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