Lab Design and Furnishings
Communicating the final design of a laboratory to the principal investigators and their research
teams can be challenging.
More than just surfaces and storage, today’s laboratory casework makes a statement. For one thing, the right casework makes a lab operate more efficiently—putting the right drawers or shelves in the most at-hand places. In addition, casework can even keep track of pieces and parts in a lab. Plus, today’s options in cases—from materials to colors—give scientists an opportunity to create a lab with pizzazz.
Get fun facts about lab furniture, a list of questions to ask when buying lab furniture, the most recent lab furniture releases, and an updated lab furniture manufacturer's list in this section.
While it might be the season for beach trips and family vacations, for most of us those getaways only
fill a few weeks at best. After that, it’s back to the workplace or, in your case, the lab.
When executive director Graham Shimmield and his colleagues set out to build a new home for Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in 2009, they wanted a structure sensitive to the surroundings of the new locale on the coast of Maine. With the help of their architects, contractors, and engineers, they got just that.
This event features a suite of unique, interactive programs hosted in “virtual pavilions” dedicated to Lab Management and Life Science Research.
Today's laboratory designers understand that in environments that support complex tasks, workflow should dictate design, not the other way around.
The most significant trend in modern lab furniture is the move away from fixed casework and lab benches toward modular benches, tables, and worktops.
Taking some time to investigate the lab’s operations to uncover inefficiencies is a key part of successful lab design. It’s important to note any complaints regarding lab ergonomics: benches that are too high or crowded, not enough space for computer-related work, workflows scattered around the lab instead of being concentrated.
What lab managers need to consider when beginning a project
