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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

Featured

Content
Lessons from a Mass Timber, Zero-Carbon Lab Design
Sustainability, Academic Labs, Construction
Lessons from a Mass Timber, Zero-Carbon Lab Design
Sustainability, Academic Labs, Construction

The design and construction of Western Washington University’s Kaiser Borsari Hall, a pioneering zero-energy, carbon-neutral STEM building, overcame challenges with mass timber implementation, embodied carbon reduction, and sustainable energy strategies while ensuring flexibility, inclusivity, and long-term operational efficiency

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Sustainability, Academic Labs, Construction
Event Review: Women in Lab Design Digital Conference
Webinar, Event
Event Review: Women in Lab Design Digital Conference
Webinar, Event

The webinars in the Women in Lab Design Digital Conference are available for free on demand viewing

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Webinar, Event
Shaping Innovation, Building Better Labs: Your 2025 Lab Design Conference Resource Guide
Lab Design Conference, Resources and Guides
Shaping Innovation, Building Better Labs: Your 2025 Lab Design Conference Resource Guide
Lab Design Conference, Resources and Guides

Explore cutting-edge strategies to optimize lab design, renovation, and sustainability while building or renovating the lab of the future—access your free guide for the 2025 Lab Design Conference

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Lab Design Conference, Resources and Guides

Latest

Content
Crews to Remove Building Slab After Demolishing Historic National Lab Facility
Government Labs, Construction, Renovations, Press Releases, News
Crews to Remove Building Slab After Demolishing Historic National Lab Facility
Government Labs, Construction, Renovations, Press Releases, News

The US Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management is preparing to remove a building slab at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory—the Heavy Elements Facility contributed to discovery of new chemical elements before ending operations in 1989

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Government Labs, Construction, Renovations, Press Releases, News
Event Review: Fume Hood Risk Mitigation Digital Conference
Webinar, Event, fume hoods
Event Review: Fume Hood Risk Mitigation Digital Conference
Webinar, Event, fume hoods

The webinars in the Fume Hood Risk Mitigation Digital Conference are available for free on demand viewing

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Webinar, Event, fume hoods
Building for the Future at CSU San Marcos
Academic Labs, Sustainability, Construction
Building for the Future at CSU San Marcos
Academic Labs, Sustainability, Construction

The Integrated Science and Engineering Building at CSU San Marcos supports the university’s growing STEM programs with flexible, sustainable, and future-proof teaching and research spaces, fostering collaboration between students, faculty, and industry professionals

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Academic Labs, Sustainability, Construction

Upcoming 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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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
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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On Demand Webinar: Streamlining Lab Operations: Leveraging Digital Platforms for Scalable, Efficient Lab Design
Feb 18
On Demand Webinar: Streamlining Lab Operations: Leveraging Digital Platforms for Scalable, Efficient Lab Design

Register for this free webinar from Lab Design to learn 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

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 Profiles: Andrew Schunke and Diana Rosenthal
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profiles: Andrew Schunke and Diana Rosenthal

Andrew Schunke and Diana Rosenthal will present at the 2025 Lab Design Conference in Denver, where they will discuss Flinders University's Health and Medical Research Building as a case study in biophilic design, flexibility, and sustainability

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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Lamar Pritchard
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Lamar Pritchard

Lamar Pritchard, PhD, RPh, dean of the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, will present at the 2025 Lab Design Conference on the interdisciplinary role of pharmacy labs, highlighting the UH Health 2 Building’s flexible design and its impact on research, collaboration, and innovation

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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profiles: Shannon Kaplan and Colin Conroy
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profiles: Shannon Kaplan and Colin Conroy

Shannon Kaplan and Colin Conroy of WSP will discuss the impact of lighting on lab safety, productivity, and sustainability at the 2025 Lab Design Conference in Denver

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Op-Ed

Content
Across the Table: The Correct Bottom Line
Across the Table: The Correct Bottom Line

Laboratory design should prioritize practicality and customer needs, as demonstrated by examples where functionality, budget, and operational efficiency outweighed aesthetics or trends

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Design Like a J.E.D.I.: Finding Purpose in Forensic Pathology—A Career of Passion, Balance, and Inclusion
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: Finding Purpose in Forensic Pathology—A Career of Passion, Balance, and Inclusion

The journey into forensic pathology highlights the profound impact of mentorship, work-life balance, and inclusion in a field that blends medicine and investigation, emphasizing the importance of fostering future talent, supporting professionals emotionally, and designing spaces that honor the work of those who bring closure and justice to the deceased and their families

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Lab Planning 101: There is No Easy Button for Adding a Fume Hood to a Lab
Lab Planning 101: There is No Easy Button for Adding a Fume Hood to a Lab

Adding a fume hood to a lab is a complex and costly process requiring careful consideration of ventilation requirements, space limitations, regulatory compliance, coordination among stakeholders, and ongoing maintenance

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