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Why Holistic Planning Leads to Better Labs: On the Floor at the Lab Design Conference
In this video interview from the 2026 Lab Design Conference, Aimée Smith of RWDI and the Lab Design editorial board shares practical advice for designing high-performing, sustainable laboratories
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
Why Facilities Teams Should Have a Seat at the Lab Design Table
Facilities management teams are moving upstream in lab design—bringing critical operational insight early in the process to ensure spaces are functional, maintainable, and adaptable long after construction is complete
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
Invisible Risk: Why Ultra-High Purity Gas Systems Demand Specialized Design and Installation Expertise
In laboratory design, ultra-high purity (UHP) gas systems demand specialized specifications, materials, and qualified installation practices—distinct from standard high-purity or medical gas systems—because even trace contamination can undermine instrument performance, data integrity, and overall project success
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