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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
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Jim Blount
Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Jim Blount
Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles

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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Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles
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

Latest

Content
Fume Hood Safety Series: Accident Prevention Tips When Working with a Fume Hood
Lab Design Conference, Op-Ed, fume hoods, Safety, Webinar
Fume Hood Safety Series: Accident Prevention Tips When Working with a Fume Hood
Lab Design Conference, Op-Ed, fume hoods, Safety, Webinar

Effective fume hood usage and proper ventilation are crucial for lab safety, as accidents can lead to serious harm, research setbacks, legal issues, and reputational damage—so here are practical tips to help prevent them

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Lab Design Conference, Op-Ed, fume hoods, Safety, Webinar
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Dwayne Henry
Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles, Academic Labs, Construction, Renovations
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Dwayne Henry
Lab Design Conference, Professional Profiles, Academic Labs, Construction, Renovations

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, Professional Profiles, Academic Labs, Construction, Renovations
Mayo Clinic Announces Transformative $1.9B Investment in Arizona
Press Releases, News, Construction, Healthcare Labs
Mayo Clinic Announces Transformative $1.9B Investment in Arizona
Press Releases, News, Construction, Healthcare Labs

Design for the Arizona expansion, set for completion in 2031, begins this year with McCarthy, Gensler, and Arup Group forming the initial design and construction team, alongside additional collaborators to be announced in the coming months

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Press Releases, News, Construction, Healthcare Labs

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 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

Read More →
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: Accident Prevention Tips When Working with a Fume Hood
Fume Hood Safety Series: Accident Prevention Tips When Working with a Fume Hood

Effective fume hood usage and proper ventilation are crucial for lab safety, as accidents can lead to serious harm, research setbacks, legal issues, and reputational damage—so here are practical tips to help prevent them

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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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