Why Seattle has become a hotbed for life sciences
Growth in life sciences development is amplified by the economic principle of agglomeration.

By LAUREN ZINKAN
Martin Selig Real Estate

New chapter for life sciences starts in the U District
With 22 towers coming, a new light rail station, and robust life sciences sector at the UW, it's no surprise the U District has the potential to be Seattle's next life sciences hub.

By KRISTINA RIVERA
CollinsWoerman

Tepid appetite for local lab space continues
Short-term challenges won't be a roadblock for the incredible growth predicted over the long term.

By KRIS RICHEY CURTIS
JLL

What does it take to convert offices to biotech lab space?
Major considerations include the building site, structure, enclosure, elevators and MEPF.

By STEVE GATES
BNBuilders

Best practices for successful outcomes to complex health care projects
Demand remains extremely high for health care workers and brick-and-mortar facilities.

By JODY ELSOM
Project Planning Partners

'Supersized' team finds success at Seattle Children's Forest B
The team worked within an occupied campus to achieve aggressive sustainability and seismic resiliency goals.

By KYLE MALASPINO and STEVE J. SAVAGE
Coughlin Porter Lundeen

Wellness nestles in the trees at The Evergreen State College
The new student wellness center, at the top floor of an existing classroom building, uses the Danish concept of "hygge" to create a mood of coziness and contentment.

By RON VAN DER VEEN
NAC

Transforming the care model in the Rogue Valley
OOC's ambulatory surgery center prioritizes patients, staff, process clarity, and security.

By IAN STEVENS
SABArchitects

The evolution of science: trends affecting the science workplace
Low inventory and finite parcels to be built upon will likely bring increasing competitiveness to delivering new space.

By EDWARD PALUSHOCK
Gensler

Considerations for successful adaptive reuse projects
Adaptive reuse for health care has several advantages: speed to market; overcoming a lack of real estate available for development; and reduced capital investment.

By GEORGE WARD
Aldrich + Associates