Academic

Our broad experience in STEM buildings and teaching and research laboratories is nearly unparalleled. We create learning environments that foster curiosity, experimentation and exploration.

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Clinical

In the every-changing world of healthcare, clinical laboratories play a central role in patient care. HERA understands that quality specimen processing and efficient flow take center stage in your lab operation. We design spaces that adapt to the people, process and technology at the heart of your work.

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Forensic

HERA’s forensic arm – Crime Lab Design – is recognized around the world as the industry leader in forensic laboratory programming, architecture and MEP design. Together with Harley Ellis Devereaux, CLD has provided integrated services for more than 20 years.

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Government

HERA understands how to navigate procurement rules, annual budgetary cycles and design approval processes for government projects. We have the experience to assist contracting officers in completing successful laboratory facility projects including research, testing, clinical, vivarium and support spaces.

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R&D

HERA understands key science issues for corporate clients: Safety first; recruitment and retention of staff through smart design; cost efficiency and flexibility for capital expenditures; and planning for future growth.

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About HERA laboratory planners

We love science. At HERA, we enhance scientific discovery and client productivity through the creation of optimal laboratory environments. That’s our mission.

As architects who are also lab planners and designers, we have a deep understanding of trends, issues and best practices that shape laboratory environments. We bring that knowledge and commitment to every project we touch.

What does that mean for our clients and partner firms? Together, we will innovate and explore ideas to ensure all your project needs are met.

With five primary markets – academic, clinical, forensic, government and R&D – our combined experience from hundreds of projects totals more than 25 million square feet in laboratory space alone. Our depth of experience allows us to examine new ideas in laboratory planning and design, while evaluating them against our previous experience for best practices.

Founded in 1996, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).

What’s Happening at HERA

HERAstory: Kassandra Garza is a mentor and champion

Q&A with Senior Laboratory Architect Kassandra Garza, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP. You’ve served as a mentor at Pennsylvania State University (your alma mater) and the National Organization of Minority Architects. Tell me about these roles. During my time with NOMA Pittsburgh, I led the Professional Development cohort where I created programs for Architect […]

Design Like a J.E.D.I.

HERA laboratory planners’ Subject Matter Experts Jinhee Lee and Ken Mohr have committed to a significant partnership with Lab Design News. Over the next year, they will write a monthly column delving into the perspectives of forensic lab directors and managers. As experts in the design and planning of forensic laboratories, one major trend they […]

A tradition of giving

As is our annual ritual, HERA recently made monetary donations to nonprofit organizations throughout the country, as selected by our employees. This year we supported: Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistant Project (WRRAP) provides financial support to women in need of reproductive healthcare. Philabundance collects and distributes food throughout nine counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New […]