A low-angle view of a building. Flower beds are shown in the foreground, with a grassy courtyard surrounding a paved pathway to the building’s entrance. There are four wooden towers along the roofline ...

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This blog post was authored by Nate Roisen, AIA, Principal, Sci + Tech Practice Leader, BWBR. As science and technology evolve at rapid speeds, lab design trends are naturally following suit. As part ...

The primary objective of an educational facility like a school is to teach. The general assumption is that the facility is safe for all occupants. However, of all classrooms within a school, perhaps ...

Laboratories and research facilities involve many components and are often demanding in both space requirement and supporting services. As existing research intensifies, new faculty is hired, and new ...

How is it possible to reduce the energy consumption of our homes? What design, material, and/or technological strategies can be developed to achieve interior comfort while also addressing the climate ...

Science classrooms with scientific equipment and supplies should not be used for non-science courses or activities unless the science materials can be stored in a secured area. Laboratory activities ...

Smart laboratory instruments are intuitively-designed ergonomic tools that support greater connectivity and productivity. A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, ...