How you can minimize future lab reconfigurations with flexible, space-efficient layouts

Labs are one of the most reconfigured spaces on campus. Many institutions must offer custom lab modifications for every researcher recruited to campus, often installing specialized equipment promised to the principal investigator (PI) during the recruitment process or when they have received additional funding. This practice has led to spiraling costs, as institutions scramble to keep up with ever-changing lab needs.

To combat the high costs of constantly remodeling labs, many institutions are moving toward flexible, shared research lab space. The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one institution that leverages flexible designs to meet evolving research needs.

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