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U-M’s Mass-Timber Pharmacy Building Puts Connection at the Core
Open-bench laboratories, adaptable teaching spaces, extensive community areas, and mass-timber construction define the University of Michigan’s new home for pharmacy education and research
2027 Design Excellence Awards Now Open for Entries
The annual competition recognizes outstanding laboratory design, with submissions accepted through December 4
Bringing Three Agricultural Labs Together Under One Roof in Montana
Montana’s new Combined State Laboratories replaces three aging facilities with a shared building designed to support veterinary diagnostics, agricultural testing, and wool research without compromising each lab’s distinct needs
Free Digital Event: Practical Ways to Improve Existing Labs
Lab Design’s free October 14 event will offer strategies for improving laboratory performance, planning cost-effective upgrades, and minimizing operational disruption
How Coating Selection Shapes Pharmaceutical Facility Readiness
Early coating and flooring decisions can help pharmaceutical project teams avoid construction delays, support regulatory requirements, and create facilities that are easier to maintain and operate over the long term
When Old Buildings Become New Labs
Renovating an existing building into a high-performing laboratory requires more than creative design—at the 2026 Lab Design Conference, Cody Henderson shared practical lessons on evaluating existing facilities, overcoming renovation challenges, and building flexibility and sustainability into every project
Start With the Equipment List: On the Floor at the Lab Design Conference
At the 2026 Lab Design Conference, Geisinger’s April Day shared practical advice on equipment planning, collaboration, and preparing for successful laboratory projects
From Workflow to Floor Plan: Lab Design Conference Workshop
Kelly Sullivan’s “Collaborative Lab Planning” workshop at the 2026 Lab Design Conference demonstrated the value of LDC’s intimate, hands-on sessions, giving attendees time to work through real-world challenges with an expert and their peers
Why Precision Outperforms Excess in Cleanroom Design
Performance-based cleanroom design uses airflow modeling, process requirements, and validation to deliver the cleanliness needed without unnecessary infrastructure, energy use, or maintenance costs
Rethinking Lab Expansion in a Changing Market
Activation Capital’s decision to expand within its existing Bio+Tech Center illustrates how organizations can align facility investments with market conditions, funding realities, and long-term growth goals