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Building Tomorrow's Lab Design Leaders
As senior leaders prepare for retirement and new roles, science and technology firms are embedding mentorship, knowledge sharing, and leadership development into everyday practice to build the next generation of laboratory design leaders
What Makes a Lab Building Competitive Today?
Why are some research buildings attracting tenants while others remain vacant?
Why Lab Users Belong at the Lab Design Conference
The 2027 Lab Design Conference is seeking practical, non-commercial presentations from lab users, facility stakeholders, and project teams willing to share honest lessons learned—and attendees will gain valuable insights to help guide their own laboratory projects
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