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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

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Explore Colorado Lab Innovations at the 2025 Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference, Diverse Voices, Insights, Sustainability, Construction, Research Labs
Explore Colorado Lab Innovations at the 2025 Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference, Diverse Voices, Insights, Sustainability, Construction, Research Labs

The 2025 Lab Design Conference, taking place May 11-14 in Denver, will spotlight Colorado’s innovative contributions to laboratory design through sessions on NIST's strategic renovations, advanced vibration control at the University of Colorado Boulder, sustainable lab projects like the Ridgeway Science & Technology facility, and NREL’s Smart Labs program

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Lab Design Conference, Diverse Voices, Insights, Sustainability, Construction, Research Labs
Perception of Minimal Value: The Hidden Costs of Overlooking Comprehensive Test Fits in Lab Design
Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings, Lab Planning 101, Construction
Perception of Minimal Value: The Hidden Costs of Overlooking Comprehensive Test Fits in Lab Design
Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings, Lab Planning 101, Construction

A comprehensive test fit, often undervalued by management seeking to minimize upfront costs, is essential for identifying feasibility issues early, preventing costly remediations, and ensuring proper lab design through collaboration among clients, architects, engineers, and laboratory specialists to address environmental, engineering, and workflow requirements

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Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings, Lab Planning 101, Construction
A State-of-the-Art Transformation at Bethel University
Renovations, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Biology Lab
A State-of-the-Art Transformation at Bethel University
Renovations, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Biology Lab

Bethel University has transformed its chemistry and biological sciences labs with a $1 million renovation, incorporating cutting-edge tools like a 3D virtual dissection tool and flexible-use spaces to enhance STEM education and collaboration for its students

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Renovations, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Biology Lab

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Transforming Pharma Spaces: Arena Campus Set to Inspire Collaboration and Innovation
Press Releases, Business News, New Builds, Pharma Labs
Transforming Pharma Spaces: Arena Campus Set to Inspire Collaboration and Innovation
Press Releases, Business News, New Builds, Pharma Labs

New Vernon Equities plans to transform a 625,000-square-foot Arena complex in East Hanover, NJ, into a modern collaborative office campus, with JLL leading the marketing efforts

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Press Releases, Business News, New Builds, Pharma Labs
Lab Design News Announces 2025 Digital Conferences Schedule and Season Pass
Webinar, Webinar Series, Lab Design Conference, New Builds, Renovations, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings, Cleanrooms, Technology, Sustainability, Academic Labs, Construction
Lab Design News Announces 2025 Digital Conferences Schedule and Season Pass
Webinar, Webinar Series, Lab Design Conference, New Builds, Renovations, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings, Cleanrooms, Technology, Sustainability, Academic Labs, Construction

Lab Design News will host a series of free digital conferences in 2025, covering topics such as laboratory components, exciting new design tools, specialty lab design, and more

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Webinar, Webinar Series, Lab Design Conference, New Builds, Renovations, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings, Cleanrooms, Technology, Sustainability, Academic Labs, Construction
Ready to Build, Renovate, or Optimize Your Lab? Gain Key Insights at the Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference, Renovations, New Builds, Lab Planning 101, Design Concepts
Ready to Build, Renovate, or Optimize Your Lab? Gain Key Insights at the Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference, Renovations, New Builds, Lab Planning 101, Design Concepts

Lab end users gain valuable insights, practical tools, and networking opportunities at the Lab Design Conference that will help them make informed decisions on lab design, renovations, and optimization projects

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Lab Design Conference, Renovations, New Builds, Lab Planning 101, Design Concepts

Upcoming Events

On-Demand Events

Events
On Demand Webinar: From Selection to Safety: Navigating ESD Flooring for High-Performance Laboratories
Dec 3
On Demand Webinar: From Selection to Safety: Navigating ESD Flooring for High-Performance Laboratories

This free webinar will provide essential guidance from industry experts on how to select and implement the right electrostatic discharge flooring for high-performance labs, and how to navigate the different types of ESD flooring materials, achieve optimal static control, and extend the lifespan and effectiveness of your flooring system

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Facilities Management - on demand webinar series
Nov 19
Facilities Management - on demand webinar series

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free webinar series which will help you incorporate the right facilities components into your lab’s design or renovation plan

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On Demand Webinar: Client and Design Team Communications: Strategies for Seamless Lab Design
Oct 30
On Demand Webinar: Client and Design Team Communications: Strategies for Seamless Lab Design

This free webinar will offer proven strategies from industry experts on how to foster seamless communication between clients, design teams, and stakeholders, ensuring more successful lab design projects from start to finish

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Project Profiles

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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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Botany Study With Garden Views: Modernizing A Midcentury UCLA Life Science Building
Botany Study With Garden Views: Modernizing A Midcentury UCLA Life Science Building

Honoring Paul R. Williams’ design intent and legacy while establishing an open environment that connects the science within the labs to the botanical gardens beyond, the reimagined UCLA La Kretz Botany Building places botany on display from the first step through the front door

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Professional Profiles

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Professional Profile: Gul Dusi
Professional Profile: Gul Dusi

Lab Design News spoke to Gul Dusi, national life sciences industry lead for Project and Development Services for Americas Markets at JLL, about the experiences that have shaped her professional life, her unfortunate encounter with freshly poured concrete on a job site, and achieving a sustainably designed lab

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Professional Profile: Natalie Szymanski
Professional Profile: Natalie Szymanski

Natalie Szymanski, AIA, NCARB, senior laboratory architect with HERA Laboratory Planners in St. Louis, MO, discusses the importance of curiosity in the workplace, movie nights with her family, and creating the help you need in order to do the job

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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Rachel Romero
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Rachel Romero

2025 Lab Design Conference speaker Rachel Romero, PE, of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, discusses soft skills for lab designers, her state swimming victories, and creating a sustainable lab facility

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Op-Ed

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Design Like A J.E.D.I: How Wisconsin's State Crime Lab is Redefining Forensic Science
Design Like A J.E.D.I: How Wisconsin's State Crime Lab is Redefining Forensic Science

Explore the transformation of forensic science at the Wisconsin State Crime Lab system, highlighting advancements in gender diversity, cutting-edge technologies, staff well-being initiatives, and educational outreach efforts, collectively serving as a model for innovation and inclusivity in the field

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Design Like A J.E.D.I: Louisiana State Police Designing for Diversity
Design Like A J.E.D.I: Louisiana State Police Designing for Diversity

As forensic science moves forward into the future, lab environments must adapt to reflect the increasing diversity and changing needs of the workforce, supporting well-being and productivity to foster a culture of inclusivity

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Introducing: Design Like A J.E.D.I
Introducing: Design Like A J.E.D.I

Introducing our latest column: Design Like A J.E.D.I

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