
Tickets available for
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
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
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
Enhance your expertise at the 2025 Lab Design Conference by adding one of two expert-led workshops to your ticket, offering a deeper dive into key topics such as hazard assessment, regulatory compliance, fume hood performance, and sustainable lab safety practices
Latest
The Missouri Multi-Agency Laboratory Campus will centralize five state agencies, featuring specialized lab spaces, sustainable systems, and collaborative environments to advance public health, forensic science, and environmental research across the state
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
A cloud-based data management system can streamline lab relocations by integrating real-time equipment data into the lab design process, reducing delays, improving accuracy, and ensuring the space functions as intended
Upcoming Events
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
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
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
On-Demand Events
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
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
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
Project Profiles
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
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
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
Professional Profiles
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
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
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
Op-Ed
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
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
A safe fume hood ensures user protection through effective containment, regular testing, proper training, and minimizing turbulence, rather than relying solely on face velocity measurements