The transformative effects of AI and work-from-home on laboratory space planning ratios
HGA’s Science + Technology Principal and Life Sciences Practice Leader, Mark Allen, and Kerry McConnell, Director of Facilities Strategy, Planning, and Analytics at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have teamed up to present at this year’s Tradeline Space Strategies conference in San Diego, California.
This year’s conference theme is centered on data, metrics, and technology solutions pivotal for successful return-to-office and hybrid workplace strategies, while enhancing space utilization, flexibility, and workplace engagement.
In this session, presenters will explore how AI, WFH trends, and new programmatic drivers are reshaping traditional space planning metrics for life science laboratories. They will share insights on where industry trends are guiding scientific workplace metrics, drawing from the latest benchmarking data from a wide range of institutional and corporate campuses. This data is currently being used to inform space planning and analytics for the Broad Institute’s expansive one-million-square-foot campus.
Key discussions will focus on new inputs, processes, and space data definitions that extend beyond traditional assignable lab spaces to include off-site and WFH resources. Presenters will illustrate strategies to ensure the optimal fit and future adaptability of lab construction and renovation projects. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on incorporating these innovative approaches to enhance flexibility and efficiency in their projects.