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USD Discovery District Pioneers Growth in Biotech Innovation
The USD Discovery District, a 50,000-sf biotech hub in Sioux Falls, SD, fosters innovation with customizable infrastructure and university partnerships, attracting tenants like OmegaQuant Analytics, which will lease 5,300 sf for office, lab, and manufacturing space
Streamlining Lab Renovations: How Design-Build Delivery Helps Universities Save Time and Reduce Costs
Universities facing high capital costs and overbuilding challenges are increasingly turning to design-build delivery for lab renovations, as it fosters early contractor involvement, enhances collaboration, reduces embodied carbon, and mitigates risks associated with renovating occupied buildings—ensuring smoother execution, budget alignment, and accelerated project timelines
A Modernized Approach to Public Health Infrastructure
The County of San Diego's public health laboratory, set to open in late spring 2025, will replace the outdated facility with a state-of-the-art building that enhances testing capacity for infectious diseases, food and water safety, and pathogens, while serving as a regional CDC hub and training center for public health professionals
A New Era for Neuroscience: Inside Washington University’s State-of-the-Art Research Hub
The newly dedicated Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building at Washington University School of Medicine consolidates 120 research teams to advance neuroscience, foster industry collaboration, and drive scientific and economic growth in St. Louis
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Joss Hurford
2025 Lab Design Conference speaker Joss Hurford of Affiliated Engineers, Inc. discusses how climate and weather events threaten research institutions, best practices for designing resilient research laboratories, and lessons learned from NIH standards and case studies in critical facilities
CAMI to Transform Molecular and Immunological Research in Phoenix
The University of Arizona Health Sciences' new Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies (CAMI) in Phoenix, AZ, is a state-of-the-art facility designed to revolutionize cell and gene therapy research, foster collaboration, and advance sustainability while cementing Phoenix's role as a leading hub for life sciences innovation
The Future of Lab Automation: Opportunities, Challenges, and Sustainable Design Solutions
The future of lab automation lies in integrating robotics and AI with sustainable design, optimizing energy use, space planning, and environmental impact while enhancing efficiency, collaboration, and adaptability in research environments
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
Project Profile: The Applied Research Center at Florida Polytechnic University
The Applied Research Center (ARC) at Florida Polytechnic University is a 95,000-sf hub for innovation and collaboration, featuring flexible research spaces, teaching labs, and sustainability-focused design that supports the university's growth while fostering industry partnerships and connectivity across campus
Maximizing Lab Efficiency: Cost-Effective Strategies for Small-Scale Renovations
Lab Design News speaks with Taka Soga, principal at ZGF’s Seattle office, who highlights strategies for optimizing lab spaces through incremental upgrades, emphasizing holistic planning, modularity, energy efficiency, and prioritization of infrastructure improvements to minimize operational disruptions and maximize adaptability