Webinar: How to Build a Sustainable Automated Lab
Register for this free webinar from Lab Design to explore how lab automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence are reshaping the future of research environments. As these technologies accelerate discovery and redefine workflows, they also demand new thinking around lab infrastructure, power, and flexibility. Join industry experts as they examine the core principles of research lab design and share innovative strategies to help project teams adapt their spaces to meet evolving technical, operational, and sustainability needs.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
1:00pm ET
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Over the last decade, lab automation has surged, transforming research and discovery processes. The integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) into lab spaces is streamlining R&D in ways that were once unimaginable. These technologies are not only transforming science but also transforming the needs of the physical lab itself. New considerations, such as greater structural capacity, dramatically increasing power needs, and evolving skill sets, are challenging the way designers think about research lab space. This webinar will cover the foundations of research lab design and highlight how this rapidly evolving technology is driving new design solutions for the industry.
In addition to core design principles, the session will walk attendees through the full lifecycle of an automation-ready, sustainable lab—from early concept development and kickoff meetings through design, construction, occupancy, and post-occupancy evaluation. Speakers will share practical strategies for integrating automation technologies while addressing key infrastructure demands and long-term flexibility. The webinar will also explore common pitfalls to avoid, lessons learned from recent projects, and cautionary tales that highlight what can go wrong when automation needs aren’t fully anticipated. Attendees will gain insight into forward-thinking sustainability initiatives and actionable steps to create lab environments that are resilient, efficient, and prepared for the future of science.
Learning objectives:
Understand the core principles of designing research laboratories in the age of automation, including the infrastructure and spatial requirements needed to support robotics and artificial intelligence.
Identify key considerations for planning an automation-ready, sustainable lab across its full lifecycle—from concept and design through construction, occupancy, and post-occupancy evaluation.
Apply best practices and practical strategies to integrate automation technologies into lab spaces while maintaining flexibility for future scientific needs and increasing power, load, and skill demands.
Recognize common design pitfalls and lessons learned from real-world automation projects, enabling proactive planning to avoid costly mistakes and create resilient, future-proof lab environments.
Speakers
Adam Harper
Studio Director, Senior Associate
Gensler
Megan Skarkas
Technical Designer
Gensler
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