Renovation strategies for adding specialized spaces to research buildings

The need for laboratory facilities that support highly specialized processes and equipment continues to be prevalent across all research disciplines and areas of focus. Research organizations are also challenged to accommodate these specialized uses within existing buildings that are ill-equipped to deliver the myriad space and technical needs associated with scientific core facilities. In this session, presenters focus on research program drivers and support for specialized biomedical labs, lasers/optics/imaging, neuro and behavioral labs, and equipment/process-driven engineering labs. They deliver a methodology and tools for assessing candidate lab locations, optimizing budget and schedules, and delivering competitive work environments.