There’s a growing demand across Calgary’s life sciences sector – and a serious shortage of the spaces needed to support it. With startups scaling, researchers expanding, and biotech innovation on the rise, the city is experiencing a bottleneck: there just aren’t enough engineered labs built to modern standards.
At Design Factor Homes, we’ve made it our mission to change that.
We’re currently renovating a commercial lab space right here in Calgary, designed from the ground up for safety, flexibility, and performance – everything researchers and technicians need to do their best work.
A Purpose-Built Lab with Performance at Its Core
This isn’t your average retrofit. Every decision in this build has been made with science in mind – engineered for real-world lab demands and constructed to meet strict environmental and safety requirements.
Multiple Workstations, Fully Outfitted
The space will feature multiple wet lab stations, each equipped with hot and cold water lines, drainage, and isolated utility feeds. No improvising. No shared access. Just streamlined, efficient work zones that enable teams to focus on research.
State-of-the-Art Air Handling System
We’ve installed a powerful air purification system, mounted on the roof and supported by new load-bearing suspension along the ceiling. It brings in a constant flow of fresh, filtered air — while safely removing toxic or hazardous exhaust. The ceiling itself was raised to accommodate this upgrade, giving the space better airflow and more equipment flexibility.
Explosion-Resistant Storage
Safety-first design means preparing for the worst. That’s why this lab includes explosion-rated chemical storage, engineered to handle high-risk materials and built to the latest safety specs.
Structural Upgrades for Long-Term Performance
Beyond the new air systems, the lab’s infrastructure has been enhanced throughout — from added reinforcements to improved layout for mobility and modular equipment use. It’s a future-proof space, ready for evolving needs.
Why Calgary Needs Labs Like This
Calgary’s Life Sciences sector is growing fast – but the infrastructure isn’t. Lab space is scarce, and too many promising projects are being slowed down or forced to relocate because the right kind of space simply isn’t available.
That’s where we come in. At Design Factor Homes, we specialize in engineered lab environments, built for performance, safety, and growth.
We Build Labs That Work as Hard as You Do
Whether you’re working in biotech, diagnostics, cleantech, or R&D, your workspace shouldn’t hold you back. With years of experience designing and constructing custom lab facilities, we understand the engineering behind high-performance scientific environments.
From airflow and containment, to chemical safety and drainage, to load-bearing systems that won’t let you down, we’re not just builders – we’re problem solvers.
Need Lab Space That’s Built for Real Work? If you’re part of Calgary’s growing innovation ecosystem and looking for a construction partner who understands the science behind the build, reach out to Design Factor Homes. Let’s raise the standard – and raise the roof – on what’s possible in lab construction.
