Cole Brunson, principal, planner, Flad Architects, has over 20 years of experience as an architect and planner, specializing in laboratory planning for complex projects. His extensive portfolio includes work on pharmaceutical, process manufacturing, and research laboratories. Cole works closely with clients, scientists, and stakeholders to ensure lab layouts are operationally efficient, safe, flexible, and adaptable to meet both current and future needs. He has a strong ability to map workflows and conceptualize complex ideas and is skilled at developing detailed space programs and designs. He is also committed to balancing sustainability and the human experience, creating facilities that are not only safe, efficient, and compliant but also environmentally responsible and conducive to health and well-being.