Insights on lab and R&D design
Practical guidance for people planning laboratories and the workplaces around them.
Converting an Office Into a Lab: How to Choose the Right Premises
Not every office can become a lab. Here is what to check before you commit: ceiling height, floor loads, vibration, services, exhaust and approvals.
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Pain Points Experienced by Lab Users When Setting Up a Lab
Lab planning asks a lot of busy people. Here are the common pain points, why your input matters, and how to make it easier.
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Things About Laboratory Architecture That No One Talks About
Labs are more than white walls and workstations. Five aspects of lab architecture that shape how scientists think, work and thrive.
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You Never Stop Learning: Why Lab Design Demands Continuous Learning
Science, technology and regulations never stand still, and neither can lab design. Here is why continuous learning matters for your project.
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Why Do Lab Users Need Vibrant Laboratory Spaces?
For anyone working in a laboratory, the environment is not just a backdrop. It is a tool.
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Why Hire a Laboratory Architect? 7 Things They Bring to Your Lab Project
A lab is one of the most demanding buildings there is. Here is why it needs a specialist to bring all of its parts together.
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The Biggest Challenge in Lab Design: Getting the Right Brief
Most lab design problems do not start on the drawing board. They start with a brief that was incomplete before the first line was drawn.
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The Design Brief: The Most Crucial Part of a Lab Project
Before any good solution comes a good diagnosis. Here is how to build a lab design brief that sets your project up to succeed.
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Understanding Lab Needs from the Users' Perspective
Every laboratory should be customised to the needs of its users. Here is why their voices matter more than any guideline, and how they can help shape a better lab.
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