Insights from the 2025 Lab Design Conference
Hixson Architects Shuting Zhao and Emma Cunningham recently attended the 2025 Lab Design Conference, where innovation and collaboration took center stage. In our latest S&T Perspectives article, they highlight five key themes shaping the future of lab environments that resonated throughout the conference. Check out their insights today!
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