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Research Facilities Design (RFD) is a firm of laboratory design consultants focused exclusively on the programming and design of laboratory buildings for industry, healthcare, research and education. Since 1984 RFD has provided laboratory design services for over one thousand projects in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Egypt. These projects represent a wide range of facility and client types, including Biomedical, Bioscience, Physical Science, Engineering and Nanotechnology Research, University and College teaching facilities for private and public institutions, and research facilities for research institutes. The firm has also provided laboratory design services for Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical companies and a variety of research buildings for the Federal Government.

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3965 Fifth Avenue
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San Diego, CA 92103-3107
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CSU Northridge Opens Autodesk Technology Engagement Center

Published 10/3/2025

California State University, Northridge opened the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center in August of 2025 in Los Angeles. Designed by AC Martin with Research Facilities Design (RFD) as laboratory consultant, the $62.7 million facility accommodates programs for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, including six flexible discovery environments.

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Roanoke College Constructs McConnon Discovery Center

Published 9/3/2025

Roanoke College is constructing the Shaun McConnon Discovery Center in Salem, Va. Designed by VMDO Architects, the $60 million project will advance the study of biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, and engineering. Forming a dynamic link between the existing Life Science building and Trexler Hall, the four-story facility will feature eight teaching labs, classrooms, and technology-rich fabrication and visualization labs to provide opportunities for hands-on learning.

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Folsom Lake College Opens Oak Hall Science Building

Published 9/1/2025

Folsom Lake College opened Oak Hall Science Building in August of 2025 to expand program offerings and foster educational excellence for the next generation of STEM professionals. Designed by HMC Architects with Research Facilities Design (RFD) as laboratory consultant, the $86 million facility houses classrooms and lecture halls alongside a 4,000-sf science center at the main entrance.

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San Diego State University Opens Sciences and Engineering Laboratories

Published 8/26/2025

San Diego State University opened the Sciences and Engineering Laboratories in August of 2025 on the Imperial Valley campus in Brawley, Calif. Spanning 37,000 sf, the flexible structure houses teaching labs, interdisciplinary lecture spaces, specialized environments for research, core facilities, and 45 faculty and administrative offices. A STEM innovation hub is augmented by collaborative venues for public and private partners to work side by side with faculty and students.

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