Of the many scientific fields, one of the most salient may be toxicology. The professionals of this scientific branch devote themselves to studying poisons and banned substances, making the world safer. However, they cannot do their jobs alone; toxicologists require a laboratory, and those spaces must be filled with unique equipment. Toxicology lab design is
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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
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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
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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 Now, in an age where smartphones are ubiquitous, the computer lab might seem like an outdated concept.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
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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
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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
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At the intersection of science and medicine, there’s pathology. This is the study of diseases, and — for fairly obvious reasons — it’s a huge field right now. Pathology labs are growing at an unprecedented rate, and that means more people are asking about how to design a pathology lab. At OnePointe Solutions, we’ve worked
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Molecular testing labs are highly specialized spaces made to fit the needs of the discipline, which means that they must be built to certain specifications. In addition to plenty of atmospheric safeguards, molecular laboratories often house large, heavy equipment. All of these features must be considered when a builder is thinking about how to design
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So, you’re looking to claim your own piece of the cannabis industry pie and need a cannabis lab to do it. While this is certainly doable, it does require careful planning and attention to detail. As with any lab setting, your cannabis lab will need to follow strict standards of cleanliness, be appropriately licensed, and
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