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Inside UWF's New AI Research Hub
The University of West Florida's new Synapse facility is designed to accelerate AI, cybersecurity, and engineering research through flexible, collaboration-driven spaces and advanced computational infrastructure
Supporting the Circular Economy with a Next-Gen Testing Lab
Driven by lessons learned from inefficient workflows, UW–Stevens Point's new Compostability Testing Laboratory combines user-centered design, flexible infrastructure, and specialized testing environments to create a more efficient and adaptable research facility
From Vision to Reality: USU Eastern Opens New Paleontology Lab
USU Eastern’s lab management team led a largely hands-on, user-driven renovation that transformed an outdated fossil preparation space into a modern, flexible, safety-focused laboratory that actively engages both users and public observers while strengthening scientific workflow and visibility
After the Webinar: What Owners Should Know About Occupied Lab Renovations
Occupied lab renovations succeed when owners prioritize early validation of existing conditions, integrate design and construction planning (especially for phasing and temporary systems), and maintain constant communication to minimize downtime and protect ongoing research
Connecting Campus and Community at George Mason University: Special Mention—Campus to Community Integration
The Life Sciences and Engineering Building at George Mason University redefines academic lab design by using transparency, shared interdisciplinary spaces, and community-facing features to seamlessly connect campus research with public engagement and regional innovation
User Input, Real Impact: Simulation Lab Recognized with Special Mention—User Engagement
At WashU School of Medicine, the Multidisciplinary Surgical Simulation Lab demonstrates how intensive user engagement and iterative mockups shaped a highly flexible, ergonomic training space that earned Special Mention for User Engagement in the 2026 Design Excellence Awards
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
Powering Food Safety Science: University of Nairobi Opens Advanced Analytical Lab
The University of Nairobi has launched a new GC/MS food testing laboratory under the Food Leader project, expanding Kenya’s research capacity and strengthening international collaboration to advance food safety science and training
Future-Ready Labs Take Focus at Lab Design Conference in Orlando
The Lab Design Conference’s second day of sessions highlighted adaptive reuse, sustainability, automation, and user-centered design through a mix of expert-led presentations and interactive discussions
Hands-On Workshops Kick Off Lab Design Conference
The 25th annual Lab Design Conference opened in Orlando with three interactive workshops that gave lab project teams, end users, and industry partners hands-on strategies for addressing key challenges in laboratory planning and design