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the 24th annual Lab Design Conference in 2025!

Join us in Denver on May 11-14 to experience the leading business conference
for lab design professionals to learn about sustainable design, industry trends, and more

Featured

Content
Webinar Preview: How Are Federal Funding Challenges Reshaping Lab Construction and Renovation?
Webinar, Business News
Webinar Preview: How Are Federal Funding Challenges Reshaping Lab Construction and Renovation?
Webinar, Business News

Join Lab Design for this free webinar on how shifting federal funding is impacting lab construction and renovation projects, offering expert insights and strategies to help teams adapt, secure alternative funding, and maintain project momentum

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Webinar, Business News
Fume Hood Safety Series: What Is a Good Metric for Judging a Hood’s Safe Performance?
Lab Design Conference, Op-Ed, fume hoods, Safety, Webinar
Fume Hood Safety Series: What Is a Good Metric for Judging a Hood’s Safe Performance?
Lab Design Conference, Op-Ed, fume hoods, Safety, Webinar

The true metric for fume hood safety is effective containment under real-world conditions, assessed through dynamic testing like the ASHRAE 110 protocol, rather than relying solely on face velocity measurements

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Lab Design Conference, Op-Ed, fume hoods, Safety, Webinar
Lab of the Future Starts Now: Why Modular, Tech-Ready Design is Key to Reducing Downtime
Technology, Automation
Lab of the Future Starts Now: Why Modular, Tech-Ready Design is Key to Reducing Downtime
Technology, Automation

Thoughtful, tech-enabled lab design—featuring scalable infrastructure, modular layouts, and IoT integration—can significantly reduce equipment downtime, streamline operations, and future-proof laboratories for emerging technologies like AI and real-time monitoring

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Technology, Automation

Latest

Content
Preserving the Past in Colonial Williamsburg's New Archaeology Laboratory
Construction, research labs
Preserving the Past in Colonial Williamsburg's New Archaeology Laboratory
Construction, research labs

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

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Construction, research labs
Webinar Preview: How Are Federal Funding Challenges Reshaping Lab Construction and Renovation?
Webinar, Business News
Webinar Preview: How Are Federal Funding Challenges Reshaping Lab Construction and Renovation?
Webinar, Business News

Join Lab Design for this free webinar on how shifting federal funding is impacting lab construction and renovation projects, offering expert insights and strategies to help teams adapt, secure alternative funding, and maintain project momentum

Read More →
Webinar, Business News
Fume Hood Safety Series: Mitigating Risk in Fume Hood Use: Prevention Is a Bargain
Lab Design Conference, Op-Ed, fume hoods, Safety, Webinar
Fume Hood Safety Series: Mitigating Risk in Fume Hood Use: Prevention Is a Bargain
Lab Design Conference, Op-Ed, fume hoods, Safety, Webinar

Effective fume hood risk mitigation requires prioritizing containment over velocity, implementing proper training, conducting routine dynamic testing, and fostering a safety culture focused on prevention rather than mere compliance

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Lab Design Conference, Op-Ed, fume hoods, Safety, Webinar

Upcoming Events

Events
Webinar: Panel Discussion: The Impact of Federal Funding Challenges on Lab Construction and Renovation
May 1
Webinar: Panel Discussion: The Impact of Federal Funding Challenges on Lab Construction and Renovation

Register for this free panel discussion webinar from Lab Design to learn proven strategies from industry experts on how to navigate federal funding challenges that impact lab construction and renovation projects—explore how shifts in government funding may reshape project timelines, budgeting strategies, and long-term infrastructure planning

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Flooring & Walls Digital Conference
Jun 26
Flooring & Walls Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the Flooring & Walls Digital Conference, which will cover the latest innovations in sustainable materials and finishes designed to enhance both functionality and aesthetics in a lab environment

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Innovations in Design Tools Digital Conference
Jul 29
Innovations in Design Tools Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the Innovations in Design Tools Digital Conference, where our speakers will review software options that facilitate better project management and team communication when designing, building, or renovating a lab

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On-Demand Events

Events
Cleanroom Design Solutions Digital Conference
Apr 22
Cleanroom Design Solutions Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the Cleanroom Design Solutions Digital Conference series, where expert speakers will discuss the key considerations and the latest cleanroom furnishings, equipment, and materials innovations to enhance performance and sustainability

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Fume Hood Risk Mitigation Digital Conference
Mar 12
Fume Hood Risk Mitigation Digital Conference

Join us for the Fume Hood Risk Mitigation Digital Conference, where industry leaders will discuss compliance with industry standards and highlight common mistakes to avoid during the design, installation, and renovation phases to ensure that safety, efficiency, and compliance are built into your projects from the outset

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Women in Lab Design - on demand Digital Conference
Feb 26
Women in Lab Design - on demand Digital Conference

Join us for the Women in Lab Design Digital Conference, where industry leaders will share their stories, challenges, and successes in lab design, construction, and renovation

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Project Profiles

Content
Project Profile: The Applied Research Center at Florida Polytechnic University
Project Profile: The Applied Research Center at Florida Polytechnic University

The Applied Research Center (ARC) at Florida Polytechnic University is a 95,000-sf hub for innovation and collaboration, featuring flexible research spaces, teaching labs, and sustainability-focused design that supports the university's growth while fostering industry partnerships and connectivity across campus

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Office to Lab Conversion for the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Office to Lab Conversion for the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Lab Design News spoke to Jay Deshmukh, OAA MRAIC, an associate principal at Arcadis who was the project manager and design lead on the project, and Tiina Hubel, OAA, MRAIC, a senior associate at Arcadis who worked as a project architect

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Project Profile: University of California Irvine, Medical Education Building
Project Profile: University of California Irvine, Medical Education Building

Gensler recently completed a renovation of the Medical Education Building at University of California Irvine which spanned multiple project types including an anatomy lab, Active Learning Center, student lounge, classrooms, and offices

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Professional Profiles

Content
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Dwayne Henry
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Dwayne Henry

At the 2025 Lab Design Conference in Denver, Dwayne Henry of Montgomery College will discuss communication strategies, challenges, and collaborative techniques from an end user's perspective throughout the lifespan of an academic science building project

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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Jim Blount
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Jim Blount

Jim Blount of Ellenzweig Architects will open the 2025 Lab Design Conference with a keynote discussion on “How to Prepare for an Uncertain Future” in the lab design industry

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Professional Profile: Wan Leung
Professional Profile: Wan Leung

Lab Design News spoke to Wan Leung, AIA, principal of lab design at FCA, about the “spark” that led him to lab design, his favorite and perhaps most influential architectural project, and his thoughts on how AI and automation may influence the future of lab design

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Op-Ed

Content
Fume Hood Safety Series: Mitigating Risk in Fume Hood Use: Prevention Is a Bargain
Fume Hood Safety Series: Mitigating Risk in Fume Hood Use: Prevention Is a Bargain

Effective fume hood risk mitigation requires prioritizing containment over velocity, implementing proper training, conducting routine dynamic testing, and fostering a safety culture focused on prevention rather than mere compliance

Read More →
Fume Hood Safety Series: What to Do in Case of a Fume Hood Fire
Fume Hood Safety Series: What to Do in Case of a Fume Hood Fire

Proper training, preparation, and prompt action—lowering the sash, activating alarms, evacuating, and reporting—are essential for effectively responding to a fire in a laboratory fume hood and preventing a minor incident from escalating into a disaster

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Fume Hood Safety Series: What Is a Good Metric for Judging a Hood’s Safe Performance?
Fume Hood Safety Series: What Is a Good Metric for Judging a Hood’s Safe Performance?

The true metric for fume hood safety is effective containment under real-world conditions, assessed through dynamic testing like the ASHRAE 110 protocol, rather than relying solely on face velocity measurements

Read More →