Insights
Beyond the Webinar: Expert Insights on Fume Hood Risk Mitigation
Fume Hood Risk Mitigation Digital Conference speaker Coryne Casey reviews her “Ask Me Anything” webinar, now available on demand—read about her key webinar takeaways, unanswered questions, and insights on future trends in lab design for fume hood safety
Professional Profile: Wan Leung
Lab Design News spoke to Wan Leung, AIA, principal of lab design at FCA, about the “spark” that led him to lab design, his favorite and perhaps most influential architectural project, and his thoughts on how AI and automation may influence the future of lab design
Across the Table: The Correct Bottom Line
Laboratory design should prioritize practicality and customer needs, as demonstrated by examples where functionality, budget, and operational efficiency outweighed aesthetics or trends
Lab Design for the Future: Balancing Flexibility, Sustainability, and Collaboration
Lab design experts discuss innovative approaches to creating adaptable, sustainable, and collaborative research environments, focusing on integrating cutting-edge technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and energy-efficient systems to address the evolving needs of academic and industry institutions
Webinar Review: Lab Ergonomics and Human Factored Design
The webinar "Introduction to Lab Ergonomics and Human Factored Design," part of Lab Design News' Facilities Management Webinar Series, highlighted the critical role of user-centered design in laboratory environments, addressing ergonomics, inclusivity, and the balance between durability and comfort to optimize safety, productivity, and researcher well-being
Incorporating Fully Automated Test Programs in Lab Design and Renovation
Integrating automation into laboratory design requires a focus on lean principles, stakeholder engagement, flexibility for future growth, and continuous improvement to create efficient, safe, and adaptable spaces that support evolving technologies and workflows
Across the Table: Evolutionary Lab Development
Large laboratory projects often face delays, budget overruns, and unmet expectations due to a lack of trust and collaboration among stakeholders, unlike smaller projects where trusting relationships, streamlined processes, and rapid issue resolution have historically led to success
Explore Colorado Lab Innovations at the 2025 Lab Design Conference
The 2025 Lab Design Conference, taking place May 11-14 in Denver, will spotlight Colorado’s innovative contributions to laboratory design through sessions on NIST's strategic renovations, advanced vibration control at the University of Colorado Boulder, sustainable lab projects like the Ridgeway Science & Technology facility, and NREL’s Smart Labs program
Design Like A J.E.D.I: How Wisconsin's State Crime Lab is Redefining Forensic Science
Explore the transformation of forensic science at the Wisconsin State Crime Lab system, highlighting advancements in gender diversity, cutting-edge technologies, staff well-being initiatives, and educational outreach efforts, collectively serving as a model for innovation and inclusivity in the field
Design Like A J.E.D.I: Louisiana State Police Designing for Diversity
As forensic science moves forward into the future, lab environments must adapt to reflect the increasing diversity and changing needs of the workforce, supporting well-being and productivity to foster a culture of inclusivity