The Protein Race: 5 Critical Topics to Consider When Designing High-Performance Aquaculture FacilitiesÂ
Designing for the Future of Protein As the world gets hungrier for sustainable protein, land-based aquaculture, specifically indoor salmon farming, has evolved from a cool idea to a critical solution. But taking fish out of the ocean and putting them into a sophisticated indoor facility is an entirely different ballgame. It requires a massive architectural…
What the Radiopharmaceutical Industry Is Telling Us Â
The radiopharmaceutical sector is at an inflection point. Demand for targeted therapies is accelerating. CDMO capacity is expanding. Base isotope supply is scaling to meet it. And the companies building and operating in this space are moving with urgency. We’ve been in this industry long enough to recognize what that moment looks like. We were at the summit…
Precision & Acceleration: 7 Key Design and Construction Trends Shaping Radiopharma Facilities in 2026Â
The Urgency of Targeted Medicine The radiopharmaceutical sector is experiencing a period of explosive growth, driven by the shift towards highly targeted theranostics, agents that both diagnose and treat diseases like cancer with unprecedented precision. For architects and builders in 2026, this dynamic landscape presents a unique mandate: design facilities that can keep pace with science that requires administration…
Andy Tyner and Chris McAllister Share Expertise on Radiopharmaceutical Facility Design in Lab Design NewsÂ
Designing cleanrooms for specialty scientific research and production is intrinsically complex. The design of radiopharmaceutical facilities can be even more nuanced, mainly due to the half-life of the materials and products stored and developed within. Early in the design phases of a radiopharmaceutical building, the design team and client must consider numerous factors unique to…
Cleanroom Technology Features SMRT’s Andy Tyner and His Expertise on the Complexities of Radiopharmaceutical Facility Design
The field of radiopharmaceuticals is rapidly transforming the treatment of life-threatening diseases. Andy highlights key design considerations to overcome unique challenges and stringent requirements. The article explores site selection, facility layout, infrastructure, environmental controls, and regulatory compliance opportunities as well as strategies to weave in safety, efficiency, and collaboration into radiopharmaceutical facility design. Explore the…
Considerations in Navigating Radiopharmaceutical Facility Design
The radiopharmaceutical field is rapidly transforming the treatment of life-threatening diseases. However, this rapidly growing medical sector presents unique challenges and requirements (e.g., safety) in management and manufacturing compared to other treatments. Radiopharmaceutical production necessitates highly specialized equipment and controlled environments equipped to safely store, prepare, fill, and package radioactive materials. Designing facilities to accommodate…