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DLR Group Acquires Boston-based Tsoi Kobus Design
DLR Group has acquired Boston-based Tsoi Kobus Design, a healthcare and life sciences planning firm, enhancing its design expertise and expanding its reach in healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and commercial market
Building a Lab Competitive Advantage at a Midwest University
The new Sciences Center at Butler University enhances interdisciplinary learning and student success through intentional design, seamlessly integrating renovated and new spaces with natural light, flexible study areas, and state-of-the-art labs to create a competitive academic advantage
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Luke Voiland
Luke Voiland of Shepley Bulfinch, along with Lamar Pritchard and Jeffery Bottomley, will present The Role of Pharmacy within a Broader Interdisciplinary Research Environment at the 2025 Lab Design Conference, exploring how modern pharmacy labs support innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration, flexible design, and integrated academic, clinical, and research spaces
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
Columbus State’s $50M Investment in Classrooms and Specialized Labs
Columbus State Community College is investing over $50 million to renovate Franklin Hall and enhance campus facilities, including specialized labs for semiconductor, biotechnology, and automotive technology education, to create modern, flexible learning spaces that support active and collaborative teaching
Streamlining Lab Renovations: How Design-Build Delivery Helps Universities Save Time and Reduce Costs
Universities facing high capital costs and overbuilding challenges are increasingly turning to design-build delivery for lab renovations, as it fosters early contractor involvement, enhances collaboration, reduces embodied carbon, and mitigates risks associated with renovating occupied buildings—ensuring smoother execution, budget alignment, and accelerated project timelines
Thriving Science and Innovation Ecosystem Continues to Grow Outside the Golden Triangle
Discovery Park is emerging as a thriving life sciences hub outside the UK’s Golden Triangle, attracting global companies, supporting start-ups, and fostering innovation despite shifting investment trends
A Modernized Approach to Public Health Infrastructure
The County of San Diego's public health laboratory, set to open in late spring 2025, will replace the outdated facility with a state-of-the-art building that enhances testing capacity for infectious diseases, food and water safety, and pathogens, while serving as a regional CDC hub and training center for public health professionals
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Isabel Mandujano
2025 Lab Design Conference speaker Isabel Mandujano of LPA, Inc. discusses the structural challenges of adapting existing buildings for laboratory use, focusing on vibration control, mechanical system integration, and spatial constraints, while comparing building typologies, debunking retrofitting misconceptions, and presenting innovative solutions to enhance functionality, safety, and sustainability in adaptive reuse projects
Cancer Diagnostics Company Moves into Pegasus Park’s Largest Spec Lab Suite
Designed for flexibility, the state-of-the-art laboratory space supports both emerging startups and established life sciences companies