Future Labs

Interactive lab design tool & resource hub

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Develop the architecture of science
Future Labs is an innovation and resource hub that empowers lab designers and builders with the knowledge and expertise to create the laboratories of the future.

 

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Future Labs seeks to educate, engage and support laboratory creators, from the earliest design stages throughout the life of the lab and beyond.

 

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Bring your vision to life with the Future Labs interactive design tool

Design new laboratory spaces online with our interactive design tool. Based on specifications for Thermo Fisher Scientific equipment, this tool will help you visualise your lab design to make the best use of your existing laboratory footprint.

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Explore the labs of the future with access to our resource hub

Create and build a scientific vision

As a direct response to the needs of the scientific community, we explore the processes and technologies that help builders design for the complex needs of the modern laboratory.

Supported by deep scientific expertise 

Backed by the world-leading expertise of Thermo Fisher Scienfitic, our community of specialists share their knowledge and experience of lab construction.

High-value resource for builders

Factoring in the construction and service considerations of modern research environments, Future Labs aims to equip lab builders to make the best decisions for their clients.

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Low-energy labs

How to Design Low-Energy and Eco-Conscious Laboratories

Eco-responsible design is becoming a growing imperative for architects, engineers, and builders, who are rethinking the way they design and construct the next generation of laboratories.

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Cold storage

How to Create a Cold Storage Plan for Your Laboratory

Depending on the kind of research a lab space is designed for, cold storage requirements can vary greatly. Find out what to discuss with the design and engineering teams when planning cold storage facilities for a laboratory.

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Modern lab design

The 3 Biggest Trends in Modern Lab Design

Labs are more than just a place to house scientific tools. Today, they are multidisciplinary spaces where learning and teaching go hand-in-hand with research and development.

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Lab designs

What Lab Designers Need to Know About Equipment Planning

Labs are mini-ecosystems of people, choices, equipment and facilities that need to work together seamlessly. Planning the equipment you’ll need ahead of time can deliver enormous savings.

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Biological safety cabinets

Smart Planning For Your Lab’s Protection

For over five decades we have been manufacturing Thermo Scientific biological safety cabinets (BSCs) which place us in the unique position to support your expansions and standardisation worldwide.

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