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Planning Cold and Dry Storage for Reagent-Heavy Labs: Freezers, Desiccation, and Receiving Space
Plan laboratory storage early to protect reagent integrity, preserve research quality, and avoid costly retrofits—from freezer placement and backup capacity to humidity control and receiving areas, thoughtful layout decisions help keep sensitive materials stable and accessible
Designing a TEM Facility: What to Consider Before the Microscope Arrives
Bringing transmission electron microscopy in-house requires more than selecting the right instrument. Learn how early planning for vibration control, room location, infrastructure, sample preparation, and stakeholder coordination can protect image quality and prevent costly design changes
Texas Tech Builds for the Future of Food Science
A $28.9 million USDA grant will help fund Texas Tech’s new food science complex, bringing research laboratories, pilot-scale processing, food safety testing, and workforce training together in a flexible, collaborative facility
Lab Renovations Require More Than a Fresh Coat of Paint
Lab renovations can uncover code compliance issues, aging infrastructure, and operational challenges. Melody Wang of EXP and Tzveta Panayotova of HDR explain how early planning can help teams manage risks, control costs, minimize disruptions, and prepare labs for future needs
New Research Feedlot Connects Animal Science and Technology
West Texas A&M University's new research feedlot combines input from experienced researchers and industry stakeholders with a design intended to support evolving research methods and future technologies
First Lab Build? Start Here
Planning your first laboratory build or renovation? Learn how to assemble the right team, establish project goals, navigate design decisions, and avoid common pitfalls in this free expert-led webinar
Engineering Collaborative Growth at the USDA-ARS and WSU Plant Bioscience Research Building
A 100,000-sf joint facility in Pullman, WA, integrates four USDA-ARS units with academic research, setting a modern standard for agricultural lab design
A Lab Expansion Planned Around End-User Needs, Future Growth
A $17 million project in Columbia, S.C., adds analytical chemistry space and expands microbiology capabilities while maintaining existing laboratory operations
What Makes a Standout Design Excellence Awards Entry?
Learn how to prepare a compelling entry for the 2027 Design Excellence Awards, with tips for showcasing laboratory design innovation, sustainability, user experience, and project results
The Beauty of Manufacturing: How New England Biolabs Integrated Process, Culture, and Place
A presentation at the 2026 Lab Design Conference examined how New England Biolabs integrated flexible laboratories, manufacturing, automation, and connections to nature into its Garden facility expansion