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How to Build Flexible and Collaborative Laboratories
Project teams and lab management can benefit from designing shared labs that prioritize real-world workflows, flexible infrastructure, clear communication, and thoughtful operational planning—ensuring spaces that adapt to diverse users, streamline collaboration, and support evolving research needs for greater efficiency and long-term success
“Wait, This Isn’t What We Asked For”: A Lab End User’s Checklist for Successful Projects
Lab end users often have little say in design projects despite being most affected, but Dwayne Henry’s experience at Montgomery College—which he shared at the 2025 Lab Design Conference in Denver—shows that early involvement, clear communication, and ongoing engagement improve outcomes and help avoid costly mistakes
Translating User Feedback into Smarter, More Flexible Labs
Engaging lab end users early in the design process can help readers avoid costly mistakes, improve functionality, plan for future technologies, and create lab spaces that truly support scientific work and well-being
Discover the Future of Collaborative Research Spaces: Webinar Preview
Register for this free AIA-accredited webinar to discover expert strategies for designing safe, flexible, and collaborative shared lab spaces that support diverse users and evolving research needs
Time is Money: Fast-Tracking Science & Technology Projects Through Design-Build
The design-build approach is emerging as the preferred method for delivering science and technology facilities quickly and efficiently, enabling faster time-to-market through integrated planning, concurrent workflows, and early collaboration—without compromising quality, safety, or performance
Materials Science Labs: Meeting Diverse Demands for Innovation, Precision, and Flexibility
Designing materials science labs today requires a collaborative, data-driven approach that balances precision, innovation, and flexibility—incorporating strategies for equipment accommodation, vibration and EMI mitigation, energy-efficient zoning, and adaptable infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of high-throughput, AI-driven research environments
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
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
Meeting South Carolina’s Critical Vet Shortage with Innovative Design
Clemson University's Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, designed to address South Carolina's veterinary shortage, will feature state-of-the-art facilities that foster collaboration, sustainability, and community engagement while preparing students to meet diverse animal healthcare needs across the state
Designing Labs for Neurodiversity: Unlocking Innovation Through Inclusivity
Designing laboratory spaces to accommodate neurodiversity fosters innovation and inclusivity by integrating adaptable layouts, sensory-friendly elements, and personalized workstations to reduce stress, enhance productivity, and support the diverse needs of neurodivergent researchers