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Planning Safe and Efficient Lab Spaces: Key Considerations for Emergency Equipment Placement and Compliance
Thoughtful planning and strategic design in laboratory spaces are important factors to ensure the optimal placement of emergency equipment like eyewash stations and safety showers, promoting both safety and compliance while accommodating future changes and ensuring accessibility during emergencies
From Vision to Reality: Hixson Demonstrates Expertise in Lab Facility Design
Hixson Architecture, Engineering, Interiors collaborates closely with clients to design research facilities that integrate sophisticated environmental controls and ensure seamless interaction between workspaces and research needs
Svigals + Partners Joins FCA
FCA and Svigals + Partners are joining forces to enhance their design solutions across various sectors, expanding their combined firm's presence to five offices from Connecticut to Florida
Professional Profile: George Bouris
Lab Design News spoke to George Bouris, vice president, mechanical electrical plumbing at Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc., about trends in lab design, balancing functionality with sustainability in a lab build, and the most unexpected request he received for a lab project
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
Webinar Preview: Client and Design Team Communications: Strategies for Seamless Lab Design
Register today for this free webinar, which will offer insight into the types of questions that should be asked to understand the priorities of user groups and stakeholders
Professional Profile: Susan Heersema
Lab Design News spoke to Susan Heersema of HERA Laboratory Planners about the most essential soft skill she recommends for lab architects, her favorite coffee shop order, and her best piece of advice for those entering the lab design/build field
2025 Lab Design Conference Agenda Announced
The 2025 Lab Design Conference in Denver will feature educational sessions on net zero lab design, end user feedback, real-life case studies and lessons learned, along with optional hands-on workshops and local lab tours