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Field of Dreams in West Texas
Mortui vivos docent: How “the dead teach the living” shaped a new vision for the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office
Professional Profile: Fabio Forlizzi
Fabio Forlizzi, senior associate with Arcadis in London, discusses his journey into laboratory design, the growing importance of adaptable and sustainable science facilities, and the value of human-centric, technically driven design in shaping the future of labs
Professional Profile: Ivan Ross
Ivan Ross of HERA Laboratory Planners discusses his path into laboratory architecture, emphasizing the role of user-centered design, adaptability, and emerging technologies like AI in shaping efficient, future-ready lab environments
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
Professional Profile: Tad Costerison
Senior project architect Tad Costerison of Taylor Design discusses how curiosity, empathy, and close collaboration with scientists shape effective laboratory design, while highlighting emerging trends like automation and the growing need for flexible, human-centered research environments
How Documentation Fragmentation Threatens Lab Planning, Operations, and Compliance
Laboratory facilities often lose critical design, commissioning, and operational documentation over time due to fragmented, project-based recordkeeping, highlighting the need for a persistent, asset-linked identity system to ensure long-term continuity, compliance, and access to complete facility history
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Alison Farmer
Alison Farmer’s session at the Lab Design Conference will equip lab end users and project teams with practical, data-driven strategies to identify and implement energy efficiency upgrades in laboratories, helping reduce both upfront design effort and long-term operating costs
Professional Profile: Tanvi Solanki
From discovering lab design by chance to navigating complex research environments—and even unwinding with baking and a new outdoor pizza oven—Tanvi Solanki shares insights on adaptability, curiosity, and what it takes to succeed in this evolving field
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
The Lab Is Home: Why the People Who Work in Scientific Spaces Should Never Feel Like an Afterthought
Laboratories are too often designed around equipment and efficiency rather than the human beings working in them, even though supporting people’s physical and mental needs is essential for accuracy, well-being, and the quality of scientific work