Spotlight on Innovative Laboratory Design Strategies

Spotlight on Innovative Laboratory Design Strategies

Laboratories are places where discoveries are made and technology is designed to improve quality of life across the globe. Today’s laboratory environments are designed to create spaces where safety, functionality, and creativity all come together in the workplace. Keep reading to learn more about some of the modern architectural design elements that have transformed the way laboratory spaces are created and used.

Sustainability

One of the most common elements found in modern laboratory design is sustainability. Creating a sustainable building means reducing energy and material waste associated with both building construction and daily operations. Some of the most popular sustainable design elements include the use of windows to improve natural light and reduce the need for artificial lighting, solar power and water recycling systems and the use of sustainable or recycled elements in the construction of laboratory spaces. By making use of these sustainable designs, laboratories have drastically reduced the costs of construction and daily functions, allowing companies to channel funding into research and production, rather than building operations and resources.

HVAC Zoning

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning all play a significant role in laboratory spaces, where air quality, temperature, and humidity can affect production, performance, and safety. Architects must take considerations such as the degree of air quality control, ventilation, and airflow needed into account when designing laboratory spaces to ensure the needs of every area are met. HVAC zoning and building design can work hand in hand to facilitate necessary airflow with greater efficiency and at lower cost, creating the healthy work environment needed in these spaces through proper placement of vents, ductwork, registers, and HVAC equipment.
Are you searching for architects that can bring these innovative design strategies and more to your next business or laboratory site? You can reach Sears Gerbo Architecture today at (520) 722-5079 to find out how we can help you incorporate the latest design elements and innovations into your next project. You can also visit us online to learn more about our past projects and take a look through our additional architecture blog articles.