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2026 UPDATES

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The Year in Lab Design News: Trends, Innovations, and Reader Favorites
Lab Design Conference, digital conference, Webinar, Automation, architect, Construction, Design Concepts
The Year in Lab Design News: Trends, Innovations, and Reader Favorites
Lab Design Conference, digital conference, Webinar, Automation, architect, Construction, Design Concepts

Lab Design News highlights the most-viewed articles and digital events of 2025, showcasing trends, case studies, and expert insights that emphasize flexibility, collaboration, and future-focused strategies in laboratory design and construction

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Lab Design Conference, digital conference, Webinar, Automation, architect, Construction, Design Concepts
Life Sciences Real Estate: Adjusting to a More Disciplined Market
Real estate, Business News, Features
Life Sciences Real Estate: Adjusting to a More Disciplined Market
Real estate, Business News, Features

After a period of rapid expansion and correction, the US life sciences real estate market is beginning to stabilize in a tenant-favored environment, with recovery led by major biotech hubs and demand increasingly concentrated in high-quality, purpose-built lab spaces that meet the specific needs of established pharmaceutical companies and emerging AI-driven biotech firms

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Real estate, Business News, Features
Networking at the 2026 Lab Design Conference: Who You Can Meet and What You Can Learn
Lab Design Conference
Networking at the 2026 Lab Design Conference: Who You Can Meet and What You Can Learn
Lab Design Conference

The 2026 Lab Design Conference is the go-to event for lab design and build professionals, offering a friendly, well-sized setting where conference staff help connect you with peers, spark idea-sharing, and foster collaborations that can support your lab projects long after the event ends

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Key Takeaways from Relocating Complex Lab Projects
Lab Design Conference, budgeting, Construction, Lab Planning 101, Relocation
Key Takeaways from Relocating Complex Lab Projects
Lab Design Conference, budgeting, Construction, Lab Planning 101, Relocation

Careful, early planning and detailed field verification are essential in laboratory relocations to prevent costly mistakes, schedule delays, and operational disruptions

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Lab Design Conference, budgeting, Construction, Lab Planning 101, Relocation
Implementing Ventilation Risk Assessment and Energy Improvements in a Renovated Academic Lab
Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, ventilation, HVAC, digital conference, Webinar, Renovations, Optimization
Implementing Ventilation Risk Assessment and Energy Improvements in a Renovated Academic Lab
Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, ventilation, HVAC, digital conference, Webinar, Renovations, Optimization

A recent academic teaching lab renovation, presented in a webinar at the Academic Lab Design Digital Conference, illustrates how a structured Laboratory Ventilation Risk Assessment, early stakeholder engagement, and targeted HVAC upgrades can help institutions modernize aging labs by balancing teaching needs, safety requirements, and energy performance goals

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Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, ventilation, HVAC, digital conference, Webinar, Renovations, Optimization
Modernizing Mid-Century Research Buildings
Renovations, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Optimization, Flexible Design
Modernizing Mid-Century Research Buildings
Renovations, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Optimization, Flexible Design

Modernizing mid-century research buildings requires updating infrastructure and lab systems for safety, efficiency, and collaboration while preserving architectural character and enabling flexible, future-ready research spaces

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Renovations, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Optimization, Flexible Design
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Upcoming Events

Events
2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences Pass
Jan 1
2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences Pass

Now you can register to all upcoming 2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences in one click! Fill out one simple form and enjoy access to all digital conferences for free for the whole year

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Casework & Furniture Digital Conference
Mar 19
Casework & Furniture Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the Casework & Furniture Digital Conference, where industry leaders will share key considerations ranging from material durability and ergonomics to customization options and regulatory compliance

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Smart Design Tools & Software Digital Conference
Jul 14
Smart Design Tools & Software Digital Conference

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference where industry leaders will explore how emerging digital technologies are reshaping every stage of lab planning and design—improving accuracy, strengthening collaboration, and helping teams deliver high-performing spaces that meet the complex needs of modern science

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On-Demand Events

Events
Academic Lab Design Digital Conference
Dec 4
Academic Lab Design Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the Academic Lab Design Digital Conference, where our expert speakers will explore how to create flexible lab spaces that can adapt to evolving research needs and promote interdisciplinary collaboration

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HVAC Design for a Sustainable Lab Digital Conference
Nov 19
HVAC Design for a Sustainable Lab Digital Conference

Join Lab Design for the HVAC Design for a Sustainable Lab Digital Conference, and discover how to effectively integrate HVAC systems into lab design and construction and plan for their future operation and maintenance

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Lab Design Digital Conference: Counting Down to LDC 2026
Oct 21
Lab Design Digital Conference: Counting Down to LDC 2026

As we prepare for the 2026 Lab Design Conference, join Lab Design for this digital event which will present a deep dive into the essential aspects of laboratory design, construction, renovation, and furnishing

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Project Profiles

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Project Profile: Berry College's Morgan-Bailey Hall
Project Profile: Berry College's Morgan-Bailey Hall

Berry College’s Morgan-Bailey Hall supports the Nursing and Physician Associate Programs with flexible wet labs, high-fidelity simulation spaces, and student housing, all centered around a courtyard and timber porch to foster interdisciplinary learning, collaboration, and wellness

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Project Profile: The Ritedose Corporation
Project Profile: The Ritedose Corporation

Ritedose Corporation is investing over $17 million to triple its cGMP lab footprint in Columbia, SC, adding new analytical chemistry and microbiology facilities that enhance efficiency, expand in-house testing capabilities, and support the company’s growing production capacity of 2.6 billion doses per year

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Project Profile: Roy Blunt Hall Addition, Missouri State University
Project Profile: Roy Blunt Hall Addition, Missouri State University

Missouri State University has completed an addition to Roy Blunt Hall, marking the first phase of a larger project designed to showcase science while providing flexible, sustainable facilities for future growth

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Professional Profiles

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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Kat Lauer
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Kat Lauer

Kat Lauer will present strategies for safely integrating hazardous materials into lab design at the 2026 Lab Design Conference, sharing practical insights on planning, workflow optimization, and stakeholder collaboration

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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Shrei Crenshaw
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Shrei Crenshaw

Lab director Shrei Crenshaw will share insights at the 2026 Lab Design Conference on converting a vacant office building into a high-throughput, CLIA-accredited pathology lab, offering practical lessons on workflow-driven design, end-user collaboration, and maximizing efficiency in retrofit lab spaces

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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Mukesh Jani
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Mukesh Jani

2026 Lab Design Conference speaker Mukesh Jani, founder and lab director of Torrent Laboratory, shares how he transformed a windowless industrial building into a high-performance lab—exploring the intersection of science, safety, and design that supports both human health and inspiration

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Op-Ed

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JEDI: An Evolution Shaped by the Stories
JEDI: An Evolution Shaped by the Stories

As 2025 ends, the JEDI series reflects on its evolution from focusing on design concepts to highlighting the experiences and priorities of lab leaders—in 2026 it will formally stand for Justice, Endurance, Design, and Impact

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Design Like a J.E.D.I.: Silent Heroes, Still Waiting: How Mitochondrial DNA Is Giving a Voice to the Missing and Hope to the Families Left Behind
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: Silent Heroes, Still Waiting: How Mitochondrial DNA Is Giving a Voice to the Missing and Hope to the Families Left Behind

To support the vital work of recovering, identifying, and honoring the remains of missing servicemembers through advanced DNA analysis, forensic laboratories must be purpose-built to enable the precise, contamination-free processing of ancient and mitochondrial DNA—making thoughtful lab design an essential foundation for reuniting families with those lost to war

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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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