Lab Furniture

In various lab works and industries, risks are involved when working with hazardous chemicals. However, it can be mitigated by having knowledge on the potential risks of having these chemicals inside the lab. A lab personnel might encounter these chemicals including but not limited to: carcinogens, acids, toxins, irritants, corrosives,...

Fume hoods and other engineered controls are significant parts in most laboratory facility planning. However these controls are energy-intensive and have a considerable impact on a building infrastructure and performance. Studies have stated that labs consume up to 5 to 10 times more energy per square foot compared to other...

Many laboratories have long-term goals with regards to improving safety, reduction of operational costs, and mitigation of environmental impact. These goals, however ambitious, can be beneficial for the organization. There is a need to take time and challenge existing assumptions to yield more significant results that could lead to the...

Regardless of size, labs follow specific state, federal, and international regulations and guidelines that govern their operations. Compliance to these policies ensure safer working conditions and can help drive accountability in the workplace. Having effective regulatory compliance aids in avoiding lawsuits and costly fines and aligns corporate organizational structure, people...

Design professionals share a goal of creating the most ideal research environment possible. In minimizing potential headaches, a good designer asks questions regarding concerns based on the 2 types of tasks carried out by a lab facility manager: (1) management of researchers and research activity , and (2) management of...

Fume hoods are an essential part in laboratories as the local exhaust/containment device and one of the most reliable engineering controls. With proper installation, maintenance, and usage, a well-designed hood offers extensive protection to the user Lab Manager offers the following considerations in choosing the right fume hood materials, specifications,...

Currently, lab spaces are expensive and it’s not an unusual challenge especially for start-up companies. The University of Enterprise Laboratories (UEL) provided the following tips on how you can stretch your budget to get that coveted flexible lab design. * Balancing flexibility and commonality  * Discovering what features are associated...

Selection of materials that are durable and have flexible casework qualities is a good strategy in maximizing your lab budget and resources. As with lab countertops, sinks and cabinets are also the most commonly used areas during lab work. Lab Design News offered the following tips and options of the...

Some of the most abused areas in your laboratory include lab countertops. But the good news is, there are various other alternatives available besides the commonly used black epoxy found in labs. Finding the right material depends on the type of experiments and work you conduct on a daily basis....

For lab spaces to be safe and an effective working environment for everyone, the lab design should take into consideration all potential end users - including persons with disabilities. Labs that practice inclusion can expand their talent pool and create an environment where everyone can work together. An individualized assessment...

Specialized equipment, such as fume hoods, used for learning, research and manufacturing, often take the limelight in laboratories. But labs are also home to other types of furniture that are designed to specifically fit in the lab environment. Here are some equipment that could streamline your lab operations: * Cabinets...

When it comes to particle count, many laboratories aren’t ISO 14644 registered. Poorly planned and managed labs can unintentionally result in unseen hazards, from areas that are hard to access for cleaning to dirt traps which provide homes for bacteria to thrive and grow. Sue Springett, commercial manager of Teknomek,...

Poorly maintained lab equipment would mean having a large portion of your expenses on repair services and replacing parts. Ensuring that your equipment is in its best condition for a longer period of time entails proper cleaning, training of staff, and daily servicing. Lab Manager shared two tips that could...

Nowadays, labs are becoming more sophisticated. Concurrently, lab safety should always be in constant motion and evolving to keep up with modern and rigorous safety guidelines. Lab owners are challenged to make decisions and design their workspaces where today’s complex exposure to control installations can best serve business objectives while...

In the lab, most of the significant hurdles can be flagged right away. But there are stealthy hurdles that tend to escape our attention unless they’ve already caused major problems. And the CRB group identified one such challenge - managing your lab’s hazardous chemicals. A difference exists between a good...

In practicing an ethos of sustainability in our laboratories, it’s easy to overlook some of the intuitive but less apparent ways in reducing waste. There are actually varied and abundant ways we can reflect high standards of social and environmental responsibility but we tend to focus on the most visible...

An outstanding lab design seriously takes into account the human factors or how people interact with things and space as they perform their daily lab work. Laboratory ergonomics allows your lab team to be healthy and productive. The understanding that lab work requires long hours of great concentration, routinary tasks,...

In the course of designing and constructing projects, determining the appropriate scope, ensuring operational efficiencies and long-term business continuity are necessary to offset short- and long-term cost impacts. Lab Design News saw the need for efficient and timely cost-cutting measures so that lab owners can make the most return on...

Ever wondered why some research facilities produce more patents and have greater throughput than others given the same amount of space and time? The truth is, not all labs are created equal, and getting these spaces right is critical for working scientists and for science to push forward. Great lab...

The future of furniture is finally here thanks to bioengineering. We can now grow wood products with the exact features needed for a particular application through plant-cell cultivation. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have uncovered a technique to grow wood that does away with cutting trees and reduces the...