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S&T Perspectives: Choosing by Advantages
In any project, making decisions, particularly decisions that “stick,” can be a tricky process. Whether there are too many good options from which to choose…or not enough…, complicated factors, or multiple stakeholders with varying perspectives on what the right choice should be, the decision-making process can be filled with difficulties. For more than a decade, […]
Read moreInsights 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!
Read moreFour Effective Strategies for Efficient Lab Project Delivery
While long lead times were a significant obstacle in project delivery in the recent past, the situation has notably improved over the past year…for most items. However, certain essential components for lab facilities, such as custom air handlers, medium voltage electrical gear, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, and emergency generators, still face prolonged lead times. […]
Read moreDesigning Break Rooms in Hygienic Zones
Laboratory environments are hygienic zones…spaces that must be kept clean, dry, and free from contaminates, including allergens. These spaces should also be free of food and beverages and other sources of contamination. However, in these hygienic environments, designers must also consider some basic human needs that need to be addressed: How can you make it […]
Read moreElevate Your Lab Design with Hixson!
At Hixson Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, our integrated blend of inspiring design and advanced engineering helps our clients address a broad range of science + technology and lab design needs…from development, testing, and pilot plants to production and quality assurance, and everything in between. Want to learn more? Check out this video from Hixson to learn […]
Read moreSeven Trends Shaping the Future of Modern Lab Design
Hixson Project Architect Shuting Zhao and Interior Designer Lauren Michaels recently took part in the 2024 Lab Design Conference, held this year in Phoenix, Arizona. While there, Shuting and Lauren attended an array of sessions, hearing from their fellow industry professionals on the latest trends shaping laboratory design. Discover these trends and other key findings […]
Read moreFour Design Considerations for Insourcing Lab Functions
Companies with testing needs often grapple with the question of whether or not to insource their laboratory functions. It’s a fundamental business issue that has real implications from multiple viewpoints. In the most recent issue of Hixson’s S&T Perspectives newsletter, we look at four key facility design variables that can influence the decision of whether or […]
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