Wet Labs and Sustainability

According to Whole Building Design Guide, one of the most important factors in creating a lab space is sustainability. This holds true for wet labs and wet lab incubators all over the country. The key aspects of sustainable laboratory design include: increased energy and water conservation and efficiency; reduction or elimination of harmful substances and waste; improvements to the interior and exterior environments, leading to increased productivity; efficient use of materials and resources; and, recycling and increased use of products with recycled content. So, if you are thinking about taking your research into a wet lab space, look for one with these important features.