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Professional Profile: Steve Reynolds
Lab Design News spoke to Steve Reynolds, vice president of civil engineering with Original Survey Solutions, about his deep-rooted interest in land development, key moments that shaped his career, and the emerging trends influencing the future of lab design
BRANDTECH Scientific Launches New Website for VACUU·LAN® Lab Vacuum Systems
BRANDTECH Scientific has launched a revamped website for VACUU·LAN® Lab Vacuum Systems, providing architects, engineers, lab planners, and facilities managers with a modern, efficient, and sustainable lab vacuum solution
Inside a New Lab Built to Eliminate Bias in Taste Evaluation
A newly designed sensory lab in Switzerland sets a high standard for evaluating oils, fats, and collagen peptides by eliminating environmental interference, incorporating end-user input, and integrating digital workflows to support precise, unbiased taste analysis
University of Maine Launches Innovative GEM Research Facility
The University of Maine has broken ground on the GEM Factory of the Future, a cutting-edge research facility designed to integrate sustainable mass timber construction, AI-enabled manufacturing, and robotics within a highly precise, adaptable, and collaborative academic environment
Design Lessons from a Queen Conch Mobile Lab
Florida Atlantic University’s expanded Queen Conch Mobile Lab, supported by Chef José Andrés’ Longer Tables Fund, offers a scalable, community-driven model for aquaculture research and education, providing actionable lessons in modular design, local partnership, and flexible infrastructure for conservation-focused labs
Successfully Steering Through the Evolution: From Research Lab to Production Facility
Pharmaceutical companies shifting from R&D to in-house production must navigate complex design, regulatory, and operational challenges—requiring early collaboration, flexible facility planning, and a mindset shift—to ensure successful, scalable, and compliant manufacturing capabilities
Tips and Topic Ideas for Speaking at the Lab Design Conference
The Lab Design Conference unites diverse lab professionals to share honest, practical insights and lessons learned from real-world projects—beyond polished success stories—to help attendees navigate every stage of lab planning, construction, and operation with actionable takeaways and meaningful engagement
Flinders University Redefines Lab Interiors, Clinches Design Excellence Award
Flinders University’s Health and Medical Research Building earned the 2025 Design Excellence Award for Interior Design, recognized for its innovative integration of adaptable laboratory spaces, biophilic elements, and culturally informed design that supports collaborative medical research
The Role of Pharmacy Within a Broader Interdisciplinary Research Environment
At the 2025 Lab Design Conference, architects Jeffery Bottomley and Luke Voiland of Shepley Bulfinch joined Dr. Lamar Pritchard of the University of Houston to highlight pharmacy’s growing role in interdisciplinary research
Translating User Feedback into Smarter, More Flexible Labs
Engaging lab end users early in the design process can help readers avoid costly mistakes, improve functionality, plan for future technologies, and create lab spaces that truly support scientific work and well-being