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How Small Lab and Procurement Teams Can Drive Big Sustainability Wins
Small lab and procurement teams can drive significant sustainability improvements by influencing vendor selection, designing for equipment lifecycles, integrating waste reduction strategies, and embedding sustainable practices into lab operations and workflows
Materials Science Labs: Meeting Diverse Demands for Innovation, Precision, and Flexibility
Designing materials science labs today requires a collaborative, data-driven approach that balances precision, innovation, and flexibility—incorporating strategies for equipment accommodation, vibration and EMI mitigation, energy-efficient zoning, and adaptable infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of high-throughput, AI-driven research environments
Across the Table: What If?
Be ready for unforeseen vendor disruptions that can jeopardize laboratory projects, and learn how thorough vetting and contingency planning are essential for staying on schedule
Fume Hood Safety Series: What Causes Fume Hood Fires—and How to Prevent Them
Preventing fume hood fires requires prioritizing containment over velocity, maintaining clean and uncluttered hoods, using explosion-proof equipment, conducting regular performance testing, providing thorough user training, and establishing robust emergency procedures
The Countdown Is On: Don’t Miss the 2025 Lab Design Conference in Denver!
The Lab Design Conference is rapidly approaching—it’s not too late to join us in Denver for expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, networking opportunities, and exclusive insights into the future of laboratory design
Seattle’s Biotech Scene Gets a Boost with Life Sciences Lease
UW Medicine’s Institute for Protein Design, led by Nobel Laureate Dr. David Baker, has signed a lease at 330 Yale in Seattle’s South Lake Union, marking the first major life sciences lease of 2025 and reinforcing the area’s status as a rising biotech hub
Optimizing Pharma QC Lab Layouts for Enhanced Analytical Efficiency
Discover how to design pharmaceutical quality control (QC) labs to maximize analytical efficiency, safety, and workflow with real-world case studies and layout strategies.
Wrangling Qubits in a Professional Quantum Lab
The National Quantum Computing Centre, a cutting-edge facility in the UK designed to house diverse quantum computing architectures, fosters collaboration among academia, industry, and government while integrating advanced engineering, sustainability practices, and flexible design to support groundbreaking quantum research and educational initiatives
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: The House That Nancy Built
Nancy Crump Wahl's leadership in forensic science, particularly in the Scottsdale Police Department's Forensic Services Division, reshaped forensic lab practices in Arizona by building systems, fostering a culture of trust, and prioritizing the development of people, all while advancing the integrity and impact of forensic services
Preserving the Past in Colonial Williamsburg's New Archaeology Laboratory
The Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center at Colonial Williamsburg, opening in 2026, will feature a state-of-the-art, transparent laboratory that allows visitors to observe and engage in hands-on archaeological processes