Six Low-Cost or No Cost Strategies to Add Sustainability to Your Existing Lab

By Kay Townsend

Laboratories are one of the most expensive building types to construct and operate and can consume 5-10 times more energy per SF than an office building. According to I2SL, International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories, 40-60% of energy use on campus can be attributed to research labs; therefore, implementing sustainable strategies within the laboratory is critical.

A holistic building sustainability strategy could be complicated unless you are building a new lab or renovating your existing facility. However, you can still make an impact by implementing these low-cost or no-cost strategies as your first step in approaching sustainability in your laboratory.