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the 25th annual Lab Design Conference in 2026!

We’ll see you in Orlando on May 11-14 at the leading business conference
for lab design professionals to learn about sustainable design, industry trends, and more

Featured

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Call for Speakers: Share Your Expertise at the 2026 Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference
Call for Speakers: Share Your Expertise at the 2026 Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference

Lab Design is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2026 Lab Design Conference, prioritizing sessions that feature lab end users, share real-world lessons learned, and offer practical, health- and safety-focused insights for lab planning, renovation, and optimization—submissions are due by August 8

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Lab Design Conference
On Demand Presentation: Sustainability: A Non-Negotiable Priority
Lab Design Conference, Webinar, Sustainability, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings
On Demand Presentation: Sustainability: A Non-Negotiable Priority
Lab Design Conference, Webinar, Sustainability, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings

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

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Lab Design Conference, Webinar, Sustainability, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings
On Demand Presentation: Safe Sustainable Design: How Ductless Filtering Fume Hoods Help Labs Reach Their Sustainability Goals
Lab Design Conference, Webinar, Sustainability, fume hoods, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings
On Demand Presentation: Safe Sustainable Design: How Ductless Filtering Fume Hoods Help Labs Reach Their Sustainability Goals
Lab Design Conference, Webinar, Sustainability, fume hoods, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings

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

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Lab Design Conference, Webinar, Sustainability, fume hoods, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings

Latest

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Successfully Steering Through the Evolution: From Research Lab to Production Facility
Pharma Labs, Research Labs, Cleanrooms
Successfully Steering Through the Evolution: From Research Lab to Production Facility
Pharma Labs, Research Labs, Cleanrooms

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

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Pharma Labs, Research Labs, Cleanrooms
Tips and Topic Ideas for Speaking at the Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference
Tips and Topic Ideas for Speaking at the Lab Design Conference
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

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Lab Design Conference
Flinders University Redefines Lab Interiors, Clinches Design Excellence Award
Design Excellence Awards, Lab Design Conference, interior design, Diverse Voices, Construction
Flinders University Redefines Lab Interiors, Clinches Design Excellence Award
Design Excellence Awards, Lab Design Conference, interior design, Diverse Voices, Construction

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

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Design Excellence Awards, Lab Design Conference, interior design, Diverse Voices, Construction

Upcoming Events

Events
Webinar: How to Build a Vivarium
Jul 24
Webinar: How to Build a Vivarium

This free How to Build webinar offers a comprehensive overview of best practices for planning and designing vivarium facilities—from high-level strategic decisions to the critical details that ensure functionality, compliance, and animal welfare

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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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Webinar: Panel Discussion: Federal Funding in Flux: Lessons Learned and New Strategies for Lab Projects
Aug 14
Webinar: Panel Discussion: Federal Funding in Flux: Lessons Learned and New Strategies for Lab Projects

Register for this free Lab Design webinar for an expert-led follow-up on the past few months of funding and economic shifts—and learn how these recent developments are affecting lab construction timelines, budgets, and planning strategies

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On-Demand Events

Events
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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On Demand Presentation: Sustainability: A Non-Negotiable Priority
Jun 13
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

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On Demand Presentation: Safe Sustainable Design: How Ductless Filtering Fume Hoods Help Labs Reach Their Sustainability Goals
Jun 13
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

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Project Profiles

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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

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Professional Profile: Jamie Huffman
Professional Profile: Jamie Huffman

Lab Design News spoke to Jamie Huffman, science + technology project director at Taylor Design, about how his passion for ecology, design, and human-centered collaboration shapes his approach to lab planning and drives his vision for creating science environments that are both impactful and deeply connected to the natural world

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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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Op-Ed

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Design Like a J.E.D.I.: You Belong Here—How Courage, Representation, and Leadership Create Space for Us All
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: You Belong Here—How Courage, Representation, and Leadership Create Space for Us All

Dr. Shamika Kelley is transforming New Orleans' forensic lab not only through empathetic leadership and wellness-focused culture, but by directly influencing the physical lab space—expanding staff capacity, bringing DNA analysis in-house with advanced equipment, and ensuring the layout supports both operational excellence and human-centered design

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The Best—and Worst—of Times
The Best—and Worst—of Times

Effective job site meetings—though often disliked—are essential for coordinating complex construction projects, helping all subcontractors anticipate delays, voice concerns, and avoid costly consequences through early, candid communication

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Across the Table: You’re WHAT?
Across the Table: You’re WHAT?

Employee turnover is inevitable—often sudden and disruptive—so companies must proactively plan for it by developing succession strategies and fostering supportive work environments to avoid chaos when key staff leave

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