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Materials Science Labs: Meeting Diverse Demands for Innovation, Precision and Flexibility

Interior of ISTB4 lab at Arizona State University

A bylined article by New York City-based lab planner Hadiza Djibring highlights key considerations for designing materials science labs driven by new research methodologies, the prioritization of user well-being and the integration of automation and artificial intelligence processes. 

Lab Design Considerations to Increase Efficiency, Sustainability and Research Accuracy: 

  1. Provide good data throughout the design process.
  2. Right-size space for large analytical equipment.
  3. Incorporate flexibility and adaptability where appropriate.
  4. Isolate high-precision instruments from nearby vibrations.
  5. Mitigate electromagnetic interference.
  6. Zone research spaces for efficiency and precision.
  7. Optimize temperature and humidity control. 

Read the full article, "Materials Science Labs: Meeting Diverse Demands for Innovation, Precision and Flexibility" in Lab Design News. 

Hadiza Djibring
Lab Planner
Professional portrait of Greg Aldridge for HDR
Associate Principal Planner
Anisha Kothari
Principal Planner