Archive for Category: Lab Design

Due to an increased demand for life science labs, people have been looking for available real estate for these facilities. Following the pandemic, many businesses have moved entirely remote, meaning their office spaces are no longer in use. These office spaces can be transformed into functional life science laboratories.  However, converting offices to life science

In the wake of the pandemic, few scientific disciplines have grown as much as virology. This field, which focuses on the study of diseases, is growing rapidly, and many labs are finding it hard to keep up with the increased demand. Many laboratory managers are seeking to expand their spaces to accommodate these needs, but

As the year comes to a close, designers are busier than ever. This festive time of the year is when many lab designers — including the specialists at OnePointe Solutions — review the past 12 months of development within their field. For laboratory designers, the past few years have been filled with new and unique

When you’re tackling a remodeling project, — whether it’s a simple redesign, a complete overhaul, or a complex relocation — you want to design for the future. Laboratories should fit the needs of occupants, workers, and the surrounding community. To ensure these standards, two major design certifications were established: LEED and WELL. Today, we’ll examine

Before the advent of the home computer in the 1980s, schools were often the only place kids and teens ever had access to computers. Now, in an age where smartphones are ubiquitous, the computer lab might seem like an outdated concept. But this is not true! The modern computer lab is a space that can

As institutions dedicated to advancing our understanding of the world, scientific laboratories should be pillars of advancement. That’s why OnePointe Solutions is always eager to improve a laboratory’s sustainability. When working on a sustainable lab design, lab designers must examine multiple points of view. As important as it may be to reduce energy consumption, scientific

In any lab environment, especially a clinic, it’s vital that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. The best way to go about this is by preventing problems before they have the chance to appear through a strong quality assurance process. So, what is quality assurance, why is it important, and how can you make sure your