Laboratory Design

Laboratory Fume Hood Basics. What is a Fume Hood? Why are they important? And How do they work?

Posted on the 15th of Jul 2024 by Westlab

Laboratory Fume Hood Basics. What is a Fume Hood? Why are they important? And How do they work?

2024-07-15 01:40:00

Guide to Buying Best Laboratory Furniture | All You Need to Know

Posted on the 18th of Jul 2023 by Westlab

Looking for quality laboratory furniture for your lab work? Then look no further! West Lab Canada is the most trusted companion globally for lab supplies.

2023-07-18 09:19:00

Importance of Understanding Workflow Before Designing Your New Lab

Posted on the 11th of Dec 2020 by Westlab
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2020-12-11 23:46:00

Spaghetti Diagram: Reducing Space & Motion Waste in the Lab

Posted on the 4th of Dec 2020 by Westlab

Over time, your laboratory can become inefficient due to the lack of thought process behind the positioning of equipment and workstations. Inefficiencies often occur over long periods of ..

2020-12-04 23:17:00

Open vs Closed Laboratory Design

Posted on the 3rd of Feb 2020 by Westlab

Open-plan is used to describe any floor plan which uses large, open spaces with few walls and minimal use of small, enclosed rooms. Modern office space designs follow this trend, where there are few walls with movable, modular furnishings resulting in an open, interactive workspace.

2020-02-03 08:00:00

Advantages of Reconfigurable Laboratory Joinery

Posted on the 11th of Jul 2019 by Westlab

The one thing you have probably wished for at one point in your career is that the lab was just that little bit different in terms of design. ‘I wish we put that cabinet over there.

2019-07-11 02:09:00

5 Key Considerations for a Great Laboratory Design

Posted on the 19th of Jun 2019 by Westlab

In this article, we look at some of the key aspects of great laboratory design. Every laboratory type has its own unique purpose, and the design consideration can determine the effectiveness of the return on investments of your proposed space.

2019-06-19 23:22:00

Top 6 Laboratory Design Trends

Posted on the 7th of Mar 2019 by Westlab


With the evolution of education etc., teamwork and ‘see and be seen’ working cultures are on the rise.

2019-03-07 00:08:00

Why Make Your New Science Laboratory a Flexible Learning Space?

Posted on the 12th of Jun 2018 by Westlab
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2018-06-12 05:48:00

Who Should Be Involved In Your Laboratory Design Process & Why?

Posted on the 6th of Oct 2017 by Westlab

Designing a laboratory can be a daunting task and it is often a question of how many people you should include in the laboratory design process. Too many people and personalities can create confusion that will lead to delays in the design process.

2017-10-06 06:00:00
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