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Design Considerations for Building a DNA Synthesis Laboratory
Driven in part by the pursuit to create new vaccines, cures, and other breakthrough medicines, the field of cell and gene therapy has witnessed a significant surge in growth over the past few years. At the heart of many of these advancements is DNA synthesis, a process in which specific portions of the DNA strand […]
Read moreSuccessful Lab Projects: Effectively Balancing Design, Schedule, and Budgets
Recently, Hixson’s Jim Schreyer and Paul Thamann presented “Successful Lab Projects: Effectively Balancing Design, Schedule, and Budget,” a one-hour webinar held in conjunction with Xtalks. Drawing on their collective knowledge and experience gained through years of working with clients in the Science and Technology sector, Jim and Paul shared their thoughts and observations on how […]
Read moreAre Core and Shell Spaces Appropriate for Your Lab?
The developer core and shell model has historically worked very well for office buildings: A developer builds a building, and the tenant comes in and completes the interior to meet their particular needs. Bam! The tenant is in business. For laboratory and research spaces though, this route may not be as financially attractive. Read the […]
Read moreHow to Successfully Adapt Offices into Lab Spaces
One of the biggest trends in lab design today is adaptive reuse, a process of converting existing facilities to uses other than their original design. In particular, we are hearing from companies who want to take existing workplace and office facilities and transform them into laboratories. Unfortunately, while there are many reasons why companies are […]
Read moreDiscover Five Current Trends in Lab Design
Are you wondering what’s happening in the world of lab design? Based on Hixson’s own experiential data, and through attendance at recent conferences such as the Lab Design Conference and I2SL, Hixson has compiled a list of five key trends and opportunities for best-in-class lab design. Read the full article today!
Read moreMaking Your Lab “Sticky:” Four Ways to Retain Highly Valuable Workers
In today’s environment, finding and retaining valuable laboratory team members can be a challenge. In addition to having the right culture and policies, the facility itself is a critical component to any retention strategy. While your lab may be state-of-the-art, how do the amenities that surround it compare to those offered by other organizations competing […]
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