We are thrilled to announce that our Associate Partner, Cathryn Horan AIA, LEED AP, has recently had her insightful article on Lab Planning published on LabDesignNews.com!

Cathy has been with PWP for 24+ years, during which time she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. Her expertise in lab planning has made her a respected leader within our team, and we are beyond excited to see her work gaining recognition in this esteemed publication.

In her article, Cathryn dives into the unique challenges that biotech startups face when transitioning from the incubator stage to full-scale production. As Cathy explains, “Taking a startup from inception in an incubator environment to an independent business is an exciting but uncertain time for a newly formed company. To build out a new production environment, technical professionals must step away from science into the unfamiliar territory of real estate transactions, design, and construction.”

This article sheds light on the crucial strategies needed to navigate these unfamiliar challenges, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between technical professionals and designers in the process.

We couldn’t be more proud of Cathy for this incredible achievement. Be sure to check out her full article HERE!