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Study: Traditional Scientific Workplaces Don’t Meet Needs of Neurodivergent Employees
A study found that nearly half of scientific workers identify as neurodivergent, significantly higher than the general population, and revealed that neuroinclusive design principles, such as adaptable environments and ergonomic features, could benefit all employees by addressing shared sensitivities to workplace stimuli
Professional Profile: Susan Heersema
Lab Design News spoke to Susan Heersema of HERA Laboratory Planners about the most essential soft skill she recommends for lab architects, her favorite coffee shop order, and her best piece of advice for those entering the lab design/build field
Relocating to Success: The Role of Location in Lab Efficiency
The strategic location of a laboratory plays a crucial role in its success, offering access to talent, collaboration opportunities, and growth potential, as demonstrated by Discovery Park's support for life sciences companies like Asymchem in the UK’s competitive R&D landscape
Design Like A J.E.D.I: Louisiana State Police Designing for Diversity
As forensic science moves forward into the future, lab environments must adapt to reflect the increasing diversity and changing needs of the workforce, supporting well-being and productivity to foster a culture of inclusivity
Across The Table: The Most Common Specification Mistake
Facilities staff constantly have to fix a problem that wouldn’t exist if lab planners specified vacuum breakers properly
Reimagining the Lab: Creating People-First Laboratories
Project teams are tasked with designing labs that balance the demands of controlled research with the needs of diverse users by employing a people-centric approach at the micro, meso, and macro scales to enhance comfort, wellbeing, and productivity
Innovative Lab Design Trends: From Collaborative Spaces to AI-Driven Efficiency
Scott Strom and Gavin Keith of DPR Construction offer insight into the ways that lab spaces are evolving to meet new trends and innovations
Deadline Extended for 2025 Lab Design Conference Call for Speakers
Extended deadline announced for the 2025 Lab Design Conference call for speakers—submissions must be received by August 16
Elevating Laboratory Design: Insights on Customizing and Maintaining Elevator Systems for Research Facilities
There are key differences between installing elevators in standard office or residential buildings versus specialized research facilities like laboratories or life science buildings