In a recent laboratory fit-out for a University, the client requested that we design a place for greenery within the common spaces. For universities and companies that are looking to design LEED certified projects, or bring existing projects into LEED compliance, Green Walls can be a key factor in earning certification. Considerations, however, need to be made for a successful installation.
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Lab on the pitfalls of tenant improvements in High Profile
Mark Reed talks with John Matuszewski of McNamara/Salvia, Inc. and Andy Coull of JM Coull, Inc. builders about the hidden issues associated with the renovation and restoration in the latest issue of High Profile Monthly. Read the article on page 6 »
New Tradeline report on the future of research facilities, Mark Reed weighs in
In a new Tradeline report “Research & Research Facility Futures,” principal Mark Reed and other panalists identify the big ideas and important trends that will define research facility initiatives for the next two years and beyond. Read the full report »
Due Diligence for Tenant Improvements
One of today’s most active areas of construction lies in tenant improvements to existing buildings. Particularly in the life sciences sector, there is constant churn as companies mature and move into larger spaces to meet their growing space demands. Mark Reed talks with John Matuszewski, a principal at McNamara/Salvia structural engineers, and Andy Coull, president of JM Coull, builders from Maynard, about issues that tenants frequently overlook.
Mark Reed is interviewed by Tradeline as expert lab planner
Mark Reed was interviewed as a member of a panel of experts forecasting future trends in laboratory planning. Results of the panel’s work will be published in an upcoming Tradeline Exclusive Report.
New renderings for Harvard’s William James Hall
The William James Hall project is the redesign of a floor of professors of psychology, their labs and their shared spaces at Harvard University. See the new renderings and learn more about the project »
Mark Reed on getting the most out of your test fits with BIM in High Profile
“Test-fits are an important part of the early phases of projects and can be used to jump-start stalled deals or to enable reuse of ‘obsolete’ or problematic facilities,” says LAB founding partner Mark Reed in the November issue of High-Profile Monthly. And employing building information modeling (BIM) can shift your test-fits into high gear. Read […]
Measuring Success: on Paul Goldberger’s Article, “Laboratory Conditions”
In Paul Goldberger’s article in the New Yorker, dated September 19, 2011, he concludes with the notion that there is a “lurking irony” in the way scientists have been collaborating with architects in shaping their research space.
Matthew Nock: MacArthur Genius
As lab designers, we often have the chance to work with remarkable scientists. So we were thrilled, but not surprised, that one of our current clients, Prof. Matthew Nock from Harvard University’s Psychology Department, was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship (aka the “Genius Grant”) in September.
Expect More From Test-Fits
In our practice, we’ve seen a healthy demand for test-fitting laboratory designs into new and existing buildings. In this article, we will describe how our use of BIM allows for powerful graphics and extractable information to benefit landlords, tenants, institutions and builders alike in unexpected and exciting ways.
