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REVIL, Enabling the Next Generation of Reentry Vehicle Research
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony July 29, 2024, to mark the commencement of construction for the Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory, or REVIL, that will serve AFRL’s Nuclear Mission branch and provide a state-of-the-art lab space for integrating test units for next-generation re-entry vehicle research and technology here
Design Considerations for Starting a New Lab Project: Webinar Review
In our free on-demand webinar, Design Considerations for Starting a New Lab Project, Isabel Mandujano, RA, LEED AP BD+C, director of laboratory planning at LPA Design Studios, shared the new technologies and breakthroughs that help you begin a new lab project
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
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
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
Innovating Marine Conservation: Constructing UF's Sea Turtle Hospital
The design of the University of Florida's Sea Turtle Hospital at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience prioritizes sustainability, coastal resilience, and specialized construction techniques, incorporating advanced materials and technologies to ensure minimal environmental impact while fostering marine conservation and education
Why Flexibility is Key to the Future of Speculative Lab Developments
The rapid pace of life science and biotech research, driven by the need for faster pharma and vaccine development, is spurring increased demand for lab space, exemplified by facilities like 850 PBC in Phoenix
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
Shaping a Sustainable Future for cGMP Facilities
The biopharmaceutical industry’s cGMP facilities are resource-intensive, but incorporating sustainable practices through holistic strategies—from process optimization to supply chain and MEP system improvements—can reduce their carbon footprint without compromising compliance, quality, or safety