Topic: Fundamentals of Commercial Lab Design

Speaker: Cynthia Walston, FAIA,  Partner,Scientia Architects, 

Agenda

More about the Topic:

What makes a space suitable for labs?  There are specific codes and guidelines that make lab space different and more expensive than office space. This presentation will cover leasing basics, laboratory planning trends, basics of infrastructure needs, equipment planning, casework options as well as costs and value decisions for your laboratory space investment.

Key Trends to be mentioned: 

1. There are different kinds of research lab owners – academic, hospital based, pharmaceutical and small start-up.
2. There is a real need for small footprint lab space in Class B & C quality space for start-up companies
3. There is a shortage of second generation space, preferred by many companies to keep costs down.
4. Research space is expensive and tends to be special purpose customized space
5. Lab space current costs for new construction can be $500+psf or more due to the higher MEP needs, custom cabinetry, and inflationary price increases,

More about the Keynote Speaker:

Cynthia Walston, FAIA, Partner

Cynthia is a renowned architect with a proven track record in laboratory and health education design. Her expertise spans over 3 million square feet of academic and scientific research facilities nationwide. With a deep understanding of client needs, Cynthia delivers tailored solutions for projects of all scales, from small renovations to complex research buildings. She provides comprehensive architectural leadership, guiding clients seamlessly from project inception through to completion.

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About Scientia Architects

Scientia: /sīˈenchēə/ Latin word for knowledge of science. At Scientia Architects, we enhance the advancement of scientific discovery through our extensive knowledge of trends, issues and best practices that shape the laboratory workplace and science learning environments. Scientia Architects is located in Houston Texas.

www.ScientiaArchitects.com