The labs were designed to be flexible, adaptable, and safe, with a focus on easy maintenance access and consistent utility distribution across all spaces. Student work areas are separate from wet labs but have clear views into them. Shared equipment is located in the building’s central core, and large windows along the hallways allow people to see into the labs, improving safety and helping attract students.

We provided 62 fume hoods, including 54 eight-foot hoods, with a focus on safety and visibility for synthetic chemistry. NovaGuard™ fume hoods were chosen for their sloping sashes, which offer better ergonomics than standard vertical ones. The hoods also feature glass transoms and sides, similar to demonstration hoods, creating a brighter, more open lab atmosphere.

A new biology lab was added for microbiome research focused on fruit flies and zebrafish. Located on the second floor of Klamath Hall, the Guillemin Lab is a BSL1+ facility where students study host-microbe interactions in development and disease. The renovated lab includes new casework, NovaGuard™ fume hoods, chemical storage, microscopy rooms, incubation, crystallography, and a dedicated microbiology space. The facility also features offices, a computer room, and 24 student workstations.