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UNC Pauses $228M Research Facility Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
UNC-Chapel Hill has paused construction of its $228 million Translational Research Building due to growing uncertainty over federal funding, including the loss of 104 research grants and proposed cuts to indirect cost recovery that threaten its primary financing strategy
New Laboratory Reinforces National Standards for Weights and Measures
The National Council on Weights and Measures has opened a new headquarters and National Type Evaluation Program Laboratory in Nebraska, designed to enhance certification capacity for weighing devices, support fair commerce, and ensure timely market access through purpose-built, future-ready testing infrastructure
The Future of Labs—Designing for Automation
At the 2025 Lab Design Conference, architect Yvonne Choe emphasized that as automation and AI transform laboratory workflows, infrastructure, and staffing, lab design must evolve to support not only robotic systems but also the human collaboration and innovation that drive scientific discovery
On Demand Presentation: Sustainability: A Non-Negotiable Priority
This webinar from the 2025 Lab Design Conference explores how data-driven material selection can help laboratories reduce their environmental footprint and advance sustainability goals—such as lowering embodied carbon and supporting circular economy principles—by leveraging third-party certifications, lifecycle data, and transparent reporting, while offering practical strategies and real-world insights for implementing responsible, low-emission material choices in lab design
On Demand Presentation: Safe Sustainable Design: How Ductless Filtering Fume Hoods Help Labs Reach Their Sustainability Goals
This webinar from the 2025 Lab Design Conference explores how ductless filtering fume hoods can help laboratories reduce their environmental footprint and achieve sustainability goals—such as Zero Net Energy and LEED Platinum—without compromising safety, by aligning with safety standards, improving indoor air quality, and providing real-world best practices and case studies for strategic implementation
A Historic Building Reimagined: Creating a Modern Life Sciences Facility in Rochester
G&H’s new Innovation Hub for Life Sciences in Rochester, NY, transforms a historic building into a flexible, ISO:13485-certified facility that integrates R&D, prototyping, and high-volume manufacturing to accelerate medtech development and support future scalability
Tailored Lab Design Powers Innovation in Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Abingdon Health USA Inc. has opened a purpose-built laboratory and commercial office in Madison, WI, designed in collaboration with local partners to support rapid diagnostics, scalable growth, and future manufacturing needs as part of the company’s US expansion strategy
Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: A Guide for Architects and Engineers
Architects and engineers play a vital role in designing pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that meet stringent regulatory requirements while integrating sustainable coatings and materials that enhance durability, efficiency, and environmental performance, ultimately supporting long-term compliance, adaptability, and reduced operational impact
Redefining the Modern Lab: FORUM Sets a New Sustainability Standard in Boston Landing
The FORUM development in Boston Landing is redefining sustainable lab design by integrating advanced technology, human-centered features, and Net Zero carbon strategies to set a new standard for life sciences facilities
Designing Tomorrow’s Labs Today: The Role of AI and VDC in Modern Life Sciences Facilities
AI and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) are transforming life sciences facilities by enabling smarter, more sustainable, and highly adaptable lab environments through data-driven design, streamlined construction, and real-time collaboration