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Webinar Preview: Should You Build New or Renovate?
Planning a laboratory project? This free Lab Design webinar explores the key factors that help organizations determine whether new construction or renovation is the better long-term investment
Inside Miami’s $5M 3D Bioprinting Powerhouse
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s new $5 million 3D Bioprinting Facility serves as a capital-efficient blueprint for lab planners and architects by seamlessly integrating multiple fabrication modalities into the adjacent BioNIUM nanotechnology ecosystem to accelerate clinical translation
Designing Labs for Energy Efficiency and Institutional Climate Goals
As laboratories pursue ambitious sustainability goals amid rising energy costs and market volatility, facility leaders are increasingly finding that long-term success depends on integrating energy efficiency, procurement, resilience, and demand management into a comprehensive energy strategy
Moving Science Closer to Patients
Designed to bring researchers, clinicians, students, and the community together, Victoria University’s new Research Building supports a wide range of health research disciplines under one roof
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