3 Strategies for Planning Open-Concept Lab Spaces

By Jim Hill

Many lab and scientific space designs at higher education institutions have followed the traditional method of segregated labs broken down by discipline. But open concepts are gaining popularity now through demonstrated adaptability and efficiency.

That’s why designers ask whether the future state could be labs without boundaries. Many universities are also looking at interdepartmental relationships with a fresh eye to exploring new research opportunities in open labs.

Here are the top three strategies to consider when planning new open-concept labs and scientific spaces.