These last few weeks have been a very challenging time for America as we are reminded that diversity, inequality and inclusion are still major issues in our communities. We want our employees and clients to know that we stand with them and all communities of color and other marginalized people in solidarity to condemn racism [...]
Continue ReadingThe Auburn University Gavin Engineering Research Laboratory recently was awarded the Outstanding Project by Learning by Design and was named a finalist for the inaugural Lab Manager Lab Design Excellence Awards. While we agree this is a special project, it is still gratifying to know others recognize it as well. The renovation of 60,223 gross [...]
As laboratories open up after COVID-19 closures, one trend we foresee is an increased need for grant funding. That funding may come through the federal government or other capital sources. Under normal circumstances the competition for these dollars is fierce. In a pandemic society where months of research may have been lost and research institutions [...]
HERA laboratory planners would like to take a moment to wish you health, safety and well-being during this turbulent time. As the country starts to open back up, we know our clients will also be returning to their offices – their labs. Below are a suggestions for safer laboratory work environments. Your employees If feasible, [...]
We all handle stressful times differently. Some of us are eating or drinking our way through quarantine. Others are binge watching whatever is left on Netflix. Still others have taken up healthier, socially-distant hobbies such as running. HERA Lab Architect Rainey Hufstetler is sewing. And sewing. And sewing. In her spare time between working from [...]