2027 Lab Design Conference - Dallas, TX

Join us in Dallas on May 10-13 at the leading business conference for lab design professionals to learn about user-centric design, new technology and trends, and more! Sign up now to receive updates on our Call for Speakers, lab tours and workshops, and the agenda.

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From Research to Pilot Scale at UMass Amherst’s Food Innovation Hub
Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Food and Beverage Labs, Construction, New Builds, Flexible Design, infrastructure
From Research to Pilot Scale at UMass Amherst’s Food Innovation Hub
Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Food and Beverage Labs, Construction, New Builds, Flexible Design, infrastructure

The Food Innovation Hub at UMass Amherst will bring research, pilot-scale food processing, product development, teaching, and industry engagement under one roof, with flexible spaces and specialized infrastructure designed to support an evolving food research ecosystem

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Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Food and Beverage Labs, Construction, New Builds, Flexible Design, infrastructure
Resilience by Design: How Texas A&M AgriLife Fortified its Agricultural Future
Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, food science, Agricultural Labs, biosafety
Resilience by Design: How Texas A&M AgriLife Fortified its Agricultural Future
Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, food science, Agricultural Labs, biosafety

Texas A&M AgriLife’s new Meat Science and Technology Center pairs advanced research and processing capabilities with flexible, future-ready infrastructure and immersive learning environments

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Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, food science, Agricultural Labs, biosafety
2027 Design Excellence Awards Now Open for Entries
Design Excellence Awards, Lab Design Conference
2027 Design Excellence Awards Now Open for Entries
Design Excellence Awards, Lab Design Conference

The annual competition recognizes outstanding laboratory design, with submissions accepted through December 4

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Design Excellence Awards, Lab Design Conference

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First Lab Build? Start Here
Webinar, facility planning, Lab Planning 101, Lab Planners, project stakeholders, stakeholders, user-centric design, lab management, facilities management
First Lab Build? Start Here
Webinar, facility planning, Lab Planning 101, Lab Planners, project stakeholders, stakeholders, user-centric design, lab management, facilities management

Planning your first laboratory build or renovation? Learn how to assemble the right team, establish project goals, navigate design decisions, and avoid common pitfalls in this free expert-led webinar

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Webinar, facility planning, Lab Planning 101, Lab Planners, project stakeholders, stakeholders, user-centric design, lab management, facilities management
Engineering Collaborative Growth at the USDA-ARS and WSU Plant Bioscience Research Building
Agricultural Labs, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Government Labs, Sustainability, News, General News
Engineering Collaborative Growth at the USDA-ARS and WSU Plant Bioscience Research Building
Agricultural Labs, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Government Labs, Sustainability, News, General News

A 100,000-sf joint facility in Pullman, WA, integrates four USDA-ARS units with academic research, setting a modern standard for agricultural lab design

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Agricultural Labs, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Government Labs, Sustainability, News, General News
A Lab Expansion Planned Around End-User Needs, Future Growth
user-centric design, occupied renovations, Renovations, occupied labs, cGMP, facility planning, infrastructure, Expansions
A Lab Expansion Planned Around End-User Needs, Future Growth
user-centric design, occupied renovations, Renovations, occupied labs, cGMP, facility planning, infrastructure, Expansions

A $17 million project in Columbia, S.C., adds analytical chemistry space and expands microbiology capabilities while maintaining existing laboratory operations

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user-centric design, occupied renovations, Renovations, occupied labs, cGMP, facility planning, infrastructure, Expansions
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Upcoming Events

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2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences Pass
Jan 1
2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences Pass

Now you can register to all upcoming 2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences in one click! Fill out one simple form and enjoy access to all digital conferences for free for the whole year

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In Step with Scott: How to Help Lab Managers Champion Your Solution
Nov 5
In Step with Scott: How to Help Lab Managers Champion Your Solution

Join Lab Manager and Lab Design to understand how suppliers can help lab managers become effective proxy salespeople and internal champions

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HVAC Design for a Sustainable Lab Digital Conference
Nov 12
HVAC Design for a Sustainable Lab Digital Conference

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference, where industry leaders will explore how to design and operate efficient, sustainable HVAC systems that support safety, air quality, and high performance in modern laboratories

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What to Know for Your First Lab Build
Nov 19
What to Know for Your First Lab Build

A practical guide to planning your first lab build or renovation, from assembling the right team and establishing project goals to navigating budgets, timelines, and design decisions

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How to Optimize Lab Design while Supporting Scientific Operations and Ensuring Biosafety
Dec 15
How to Optimize Lab Design while Supporting Scientific Operations and Ensuring Biosafety

Register for this free Lab Design webinar to learn how to align scientific workflows, equipment placement, and biological risk mitigation to create efficient, flexible, and safe laboratory environments

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On-Demand Events

Events
On Demand Webinar: How to Build a BSL Lab
Oct 29
On Demand Webinar: How to Build a BSL Lab

This webinar will explore the key considerations for designing and delivering BSL laboratories, from risk assessment and containment strategies to HVAC systems, commissioning, regulatory compliance, and long-term adaptability

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Laboratory Optimization Digital Conference
Oct 14
Laboratory Optimization Digital Conference

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference where industry leaders will share practical strategies for enhancing lab performance through cost-effective upgrades and design improvements—helping teams optimize functionality, safety, and efficiency without major renovations or downtime

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Fume Hood Safety & Efficiency
Sep 8
Fume Hood Safety & Efficiency

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference, where industry leaders will explore how to select, place, and manage fume hoods to create safe, efficient, and fully compliant laboratory environments

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Project Profiles

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Project Profile: University of North Texas at Dallas—STEM Building
Project Profile: University of North Texas at Dallas—STEM Building

The University of North Texas at Dallas’ new STEM Building will provide flexible teaching, research, and collaborative spaces that support interdisciplinary STEM education, advanced research, and expanded opportunities for first-generation and community-based learners

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Project Profile: Roche’s Institute of Human Biology, Building 92
Project Profile: Roche’s Institute of Human Biology, Building 92

Roche’s new Institute of Human Biology Building 92 in Basel is a highly flexible research facility designed to accelerate drug discovery by enabling advanced human-relevant model systems—such as organoids, organ-on-chip technologies, and computational biology—within an integrated, collaborative, and future-ready laboratory environment

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Project Profile: Pilot Biomanufacturing Center at Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives
Project Profile: Pilot Biomanufacturing Center at Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives

MBI’s Pilot Biomanufacturing Center in Worcester, MA is a highly utilized, purpose-built expansion that bridges the gap between lab-scale R&D and early manufacturing, enabling life science startups to scale efficiently within a single integrated ecosystem while avoiding the cost and disruption of premature relocation

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Professional Profiles

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Professional Profile: Kendra LeBlanc
Professional Profile: Kendra LeBlanc

Lab planner and interior designer Kendra LeBlanc shares how technical problem-solving, close collaboration with scientists, and a focus on flexibility, safety, and sustainability help create laboratory spaces that perform today and adapt for tomorrow

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Professional Profile: Josh Hirshenhorn
Professional Profile: Josh Hirshenhorn

Josh Hirshenhorn of Precis Engineering + Architecture discusses how quality requirements, collaboration, and long-term planning are shaping the future of life sciences facilities and influencing the way teams approach laboratory design and upgrades

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Professional Profile: Kellie Matzinger
Professional Profile: Kellie Matzinger

Kellie Matzinger discusses her career in microbiology and contamination control, the launch of First Onsite’s Life Sciences Division, and how specialized expertise can help organizations better prepare for critical environment challenges

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Op-Ed

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ISPE Annual Meeting + AI
ISPE Annual Meeting + AI

AI is reshaping pharmaceutical manufacturing and research, but can it replicate the human experience that makes architecture more than code compliance and efficiency?

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It’s Good to Be Back!
It’s Good to Be Back!

After a two-year hiatus, Lori Ambrusch returns to Design Between the Lines to explore emerging trends, recurring design questions, industry insights, and the topics readers want to discuss

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Field of Dreams in West Texas
Field of Dreams in West Texas

Mortui vivos docent: How “the dead teach the living” shaped a new vision for the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office

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