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The Conversations That Make or Break a Research Building
Early planning and design decisions shape the long-term success of research buildings, making clear communication and stakeholder input essential to creating laboratories that perform for decades
Workflow-Driven Design Positions Upgraded Nematology Lab for Advanced Research
The University of the Free State's upgraded Nematology Laboratory demonstrates how workflow-driven planning, researcher input, and flexible infrastructure can transform an existing research space into a high-performing facility
How Early Stakeholder Engagement Is Guiding New Teaching Labs
The University of Minnesota Rochester's $10.38 million Discovery Square expansion demonstrates how early planning, stakeholder collaboration, and flexible laboratory design are shaping a next-generation teaching environment that connects students with Rochester's growing life sciences ecosystem
What NJIT Learned from Moving into a Former Merck Lab
As NJIT settles into its new home at the NEST Center, the university's experience offers valuable lessons on how repurposed pharmaceutical labs can provide flexible, cost-effective research space for academic institutions without the time and expense of new construction
Structural and Operational Lessons from the USF Marine Lab Fire
A devastating lightning fire forces the University of South Florida to navigate complex facility relocation, insurance assessments, and the reconstruction of bespoke academic infrastructure
Modernizing a Teaching Lab: Lessons from a Facility Upgrade
UMass Dartmouth’s Fluids Lab upgrade highlights how stakeholder input, modern equipment, and strategic funding can help institutions create more industry-relevant learning environments
The Next Wave of Research at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience
The University of Florida’s Whitney Marine Research Center in St. Augustine doubles research capacity with a flexible, collaborative design that advances marine science, resilience, and community engagement
Morgan State University Expands Research Infrastructure With Advanced Labs
Morgan State University is advancing its research infrastructure through a new microelectronics cleanroom and Molecular Biology Research Laboratory designed to support interdisciplinary research, workforce development, and the University’s pursuit of Carnegie R1 status
Clemson’s Advanced Materials Innovation Complex Unites Research, Teaching, and Industry Collaboration
The Advanced Materials Innovation Complex at Clemson University centralizes advanced materials research, teaching, and industry collaboration within a flexible, high-performance laboratory environment designed to accelerate interdisciplinary innovation and support South Carolina’s growing advanced manufacturing economy
Supporting the Circular Economy with a Next-Gen Testing Lab
Driven by lessons learned from inefficient workflows, UW–Stevens Point's new Compostability Testing Laboratory combines user-centered design, flexible infrastructure, and specialized testing environments to create a more efficient and adaptable research facility