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The interior of the Ford Motor Company Robotics Building at the University of Michigan.

Robotics Research Aims to Close Societal Gaps

Nov 30, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

U-M facility strives to create more equitable robotics, advanced mobility devices

Freezers used to reduce climate impact

Project Profile: SciSafe, Inc.

Nov 26, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

Vaccine production, cancer treatment research, and CAR-T therapy development facility finds a home in Amsterdam

Loyola Medicine has opened a new, 30,000 square foot regional clinical laboratory facility to serve its recently expanded three hospital system, including the Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. The laboratory was planned and designed by HED, an integrated design firm with a long history of work in the healthcare sector.

Project Profile: Loyola Medicine Laboratory

Nov 24, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

The new facility consolidates lab services and centralizes supply inventory

These photos showcase the front door to Forge Biologics (what do they experience when they walk through the door), the main break area for visitors, and the entrance into the lab space.

Designing for the Future of Cell and Gene Therapy Facilities

Nov 23, 2021 by Scott Kreitlein, Daniel Lessing

A strategic perspective helps identify and understand shared challenges

Fragrance robot lab

Life Sciences Growth Offers Development and Repositioning Opportunities

Nov 16, 2021 by Peter Wilk

Experts discuss technical and location requirements for repositioning and conversion projects

View from the Neo-Bionica entrance showing display cases and cleanroom

Project Profile: Neo-Bionica

Nov 15, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

The Melbourne facility is designed to fast-track new treatments for epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, stroke, and diabetes

Professional Profile: Mary F. Carroll

Nov 04, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

Lab Manager speaks to Mary F. Carroll, associate, Market Team Leader-Science & Technology with CRB

A lab designer's hands at work at the drafting table, with the plans for the building spread out.

Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners in Lab Design

Oct 26, 2021 by Adam Denmark, AIA

Strategies and tips to protect your investment

Flexible and modular shared open lab view.

Planning for Mid-Design Disruptions to Your Lab Project

Oct 25, 2021 by Mark Allen, AIA, LEED AP, Deepa Balgi, AIA

Modular planning allows flexible labs to accommodate research with minimal disturbances

Professional Profile: Alana Konefal

Oct 22, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

Lab Manager speaks to Alana Konefal, AIA, Associate with Svigals + Partners

An image showing an interior lab space with a lab bench on the left in the foreground, a fume hood in the background, and counters on the right. The surfaces are mostly white and the back and left walls have windows that look onto the rest of the building space.

Follow the Recipe for a True Smart Labs Design

Oct 15, 2021 by Dan Diehl

The original Smart Labs principles are still critical to achieving maximum benefits

Arial drone photo of the expanded Vibalogics GMP facility in Cuxhaven, Germany.

Virotherapy GMP Site Expands to Enhance Flexibility

Oct 14, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

Vibalogics invests in its GMP manufacturing site in Germany

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A Video Tour of Harvard’s Healthiest Building

Oct 11, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

Take a virtual look inside the Science and Engineering Complex at Harvard University

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Improving Safety Compliance through Lab Design

Oct 05, 2021 by Tracy Wieder, MBA

Making it easy for staff to comply with lab safety regulations can help improve compliance

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Fast-Track Design Plan Produces Massive COVID Test Processing Facility

Sep 29, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory was able to go live in under a year

Professional Profile: Tammy McConaughy

Sep 28, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

Lab Manager speaks to Tammy McConaughy of CRB

Views into the open labs from the atrium and bridge inside the University of Michigan Biological Sciences Building & Museum of Natural History.

Why the University of Michigan BSB Is a Beacon for Life Sci

Sep 27, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

University of Michigan BSB wins Excellence in Innovation prize in 2021 Lab Design Excellence Awards

A view into the laboratory space of the Fermilab facility. It shows a space with white walls and floor and lab benches and cabinets with various scientists walking around in lab coats and one scientist sitting at a lab workstation. There is a red accent wall to the left.

Designing a Lab for the Unknown

Sep 27, 2021 by Jeffrey Zynda, Adana Johns

Flexible lab design plans accommodate current needs, future possibilities

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Designing a Resilient Lab Environment

Sep 01, 2021 by Scott M. Davis, Keith D. Prata, Matthew F. Ezold

Lab design lessons resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic

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Project Profile: Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Aug 30, 2021 by MaryBeth DiDonna

Fast-tracked facility provides clinical laboratory services and the latest in testing