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Exploring Augmented and Virtual Reality’s Place in the Lab Design Process
Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) offer promising opportunities in laboratory design by enhancing 3D visualization, optimizing equipment placement, improving stakeholder collaboration, and reducing design errors, though cost-effectiveness remains a barrier to widespread adoption
Designing Labs for Neurodiversity: Unlocking Innovation Through Inclusivity
Designing laboratory spaces to accommodate neurodiversity fosters innovation and inclusivity by integrating adaptable layouts, sensory-friendly elements, and personalized workstations to reduce stress, enhance productivity, and support the diverse needs of neurodivergent researchers
Energy and its Impact on Resilient Lab Planning
Reliable energy infrastructure and climate-responsive design are essential in laboratory planning, with strategies such as energy-efficient HVAC systems, floodplain considerations, and microgrids helping to ensure continuous operation, safety, and sustainability amid natural disasters and energy grid challenges
Designing Labs for Tomorrow: Sustainability and Innovation Take Center Stage at the 2025 Lab Design Conference
The 2025 Lab Design Conference highlights innovative strategies for sustainable laboratory design, showcasing the industry’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of energy-intensive lab spaces while exploring carbon neutrality, resilience, and eco-friendly advancements
Showcase Your Innovation: Announcing the 2025 Design Excellence Awards!
The sixth annual Design Excellence Awards program celebrates outstanding innovation in laboratory and research facility design, inviting global entries across multiple categories to be recognized at the 2025 Lab Design Conference in Denver
Life Sciences Real Estate Perspective: A Sector Poised for Recovery
JLL’s 2024 Life Sciences Real Estate Perspective highlights the current recalibration in the life sciences sector after rapid growth driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and AI/ML technologies
Study: Traditional Scientific Workplaces Don’t Meet Needs of Neurodivergent Employees
A study found that nearly half of scientific workers identify as neurodivergent, significantly higher than the general population, and revealed that neuroinclusive design principles, such as adaptable environments and ergonomic features, could benefit all employees by addressing shared sensitivities to workplace stimuli
ULRI's Materials Discovery Laboratory: Pioneering the Future of Materials Science
UL Research Institutes' Materials Discovery laboratory in Skokie, IL, focuses on advancing materials science through AI-driven research, cutting-edge digital infrastructure, and sustainability
University of Kentucky’s CAFE Expands with Modern Agricultural Research Hub
Designed to foster collaboration and innovation, the building will house advanced labs, rooftop greenhouses, and public outreach spaces, supporting interdisciplinary research and sustainable agricultural practices
Biotechnology Laboratory Design: Creating the Future of Biotech Research Facilities
The future of biotech lab design will likely include even greater integration of smart technologies, modularity, and sustainability.