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Perception of Minimal Value: The Hidden Costs of Overlooking Comprehensive Test Fits in Lab Design
A comprehensive test fit, often undervalued by management seeking to minimize upfront costs, is essential for identifying feasibility issues early, preventing costly remediations, and ensuring proper lab design through collaboration among clients, architects, engineers, and laboratory specialists to address environmental, engineering, and workflow requirements
Everything You Need to Know About Choosing and Outfitting a Lab
Kelly Sullivan, PhD, shares essential strategies for lab managers on choosing and outfitting lab spaces, emphasizing the importance of budgeting for current and future needs, evaluating lab options (from custom-built to shared spaces), and considering flexibility to accommodate growth and innovation
A Proactive Stance: The Importance of Advance Lab Planning
Proactive, early-stage planning for laboratory design and construction—including assembling a leadership team, conducting assessments, developing a master plan, programming space, prioritizing safety, and incorporating branding—enhances project efficiency, reduces costs, and creates a high-quality, distinctive research environment that supports innovative work and gives organizations a competitive edge
Webinar Preview: Client and Design Team Communications: Strategies for Seamless Lab Design
Register today for this free webinar, which will offer insight into the types of questions that should be asked to understand the priorities of user groups and stakeholders
Shaping the Future of Laboratory Design: Key Takeaways from the Lab Design Digital Conference
A review of the speakers and topics at the Lab Design Digital Conference, which is now available for free on demand viewing and AIA continuing education credit
A Decisive Trajectory: Achieving an Efficient, Sustainable, and Profitable Facility
With challenges like supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and evolving technologies, owners must adopt innovative project delivery methods, such as contractor-led design-build, to ensure flexibility, efficiency, and speed to market
From Blueprints to Buildings: How Labs Were Documented, Permitted, and Built: A Webinar Review
This insightful session, led by Gensler’s design manager, Altair Galgana-Wood, covered essential information for anyone interested in starting the design and construction journey for lab facilities
On Demand Presentation: Understanding Lab Needs and Managing Staff Expectations
Tune in for a special encore of Scott Hanton's presentation at the 2024 Lab Design Conference, detailing how project teams can effectively communicate with lab users about their design perspectives
Optimizing Lab Design for Tissue Processing and Staining: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to create a laboratory environment that supports efficient workflow, maintains sample integrity, and ensures the safety of personnel
Lab Planning 101: The Complete Guide to Electrostatic Dissipative Flooring
ESD flooring is essential for protecting sensitive electronic equipment from the damaging effects of static electricity—what do you need to consider when choosing and maintaining the right flooring for your lab?