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Protecting Long-Term Laboratory Building Performance: Designing Beyond Day One
Laboratory facilities achieve the best long-term performance when they are designed not only for current research needs, but also for decades of adaptability, maintainability, system reliability, and verifiable life-safety performance through proactive planning, integrated documentation, and ongoing building system management
Why Holistic Planning Leads to Better Labs: On the Floor at the Lab Design Conference
In this video interview from the 2026 Lab Design Conference, Aimée Smith of RWDI and the Lab Design editorial board shares practical advice for designing high-performing, sustainable laboratories
NSWC Indian Head Unveils State-of-the-Art Explosives Lab
The state-of-the-art facility replaces a 66-year-old laboratory, introducing precise climate and vibration controls necessary for molecular-level energetics research
Creating a High-Performance Forensic Laboratory for the Lowcountry
The Tri-County Biological Science Center was designed to reduce forensic evidence backlogs through efficient workflows, rigorous contamination controls, accreditation-ready systems, and flexible infrastructure for future growth
FSU’s New Research Hub Breaks Down Silos to Drive Discovery
Florida State University’s Interdisciplinary Research & Commercialization Building is designed to support multiple research fields through adaptable labs, collaboration-focused planning, and vibration-controlled infrastructure for sensitive quantum research
Event Preview: The Smart Tools Shaping Tomorrow’s Labs
The Smart Design Tools & Software Digital Conference explores how AI, BIM, VR, and other digital tools are reshaping laboratory design to improve collaboration, accuracy, and performance
Ocean Conservation Lab is Purpose-Built for Preservation
The Brewer Ocean Conservation Lab at the San Antonio Zoo combines purpose-built coral propagation infrastructure, advanced life-support systems, and immersive public education spaces to support NOAA-backed reef restoration efforts while allowing visitors to witness coral conservation in action
What the Life Sciences Market Means for Your Next Lab
In a rapidly evolving life sciences market, designing for change may be the most important investment a lab owner can make
Stakeholder-Driven Design: Planning an Integrated Cancer Research and Care Hub
As Stanford Medicine advances its proposed integrated cancer center, early planning is highlighting how workflow-driven design and cross-disciplinary stakeholder input are shaping a flexible model for next-generation cancer research and care
Lab Flexibility and Scalability: A Holistic Approach to Future-Ready Research Environments
As funding uncertainty and evolving research demands increase pressure on institutions, laboratory flexibility must extend beyond modular furniture to include shared resources, adaptable infrastructure, and strategic planning that support long-term resilience and efficiency