Urbana Systems
Dec 30, 2024
Turnkey Conversion Solutions™ provide scale for innovation hub
Overview
LabHabitat is a unique collaborative hub where entrepreneurs and inventors come together to cohabitate, co-create, and co-manufacture innovative solutions with a focus on self-sufficiency and autonomy. As LabHabitat began to scale, the company faced several challenges that hindered its operations and growth.
Challenges
The company struggled to scale for new projects and for expanding teams, faced compliance challenges with ADA and sustainability standards, and lacked integration between its infrastructure and advanced automation and monitoring technologies.
High operational costs stemmed from inefficient space utilization and energy consumption, plus maintaining a controlled environment for sensitive research and experiments proved difficult.
Solution
LabHabitat chose Urbana Systems because of our expertise in streamlined conversions, modular, tech-enabled environments and our commitment to sustainability. Urbana Systems provided Turnkey Conversion Solutions™ to address these obstacles and transform LabHabitat into a cutting-edge facility.
The custom-designed modular and adaptive spaces tailored to LabHabitat’s diverse needs, ranging from research and vertical farming to light manufacturing, ensured every square foot served a purpose. Moreover, to enhance energy efficiency, Urbana Systems implemented its proprietary SmartWalls™ integrated with solid-state TEC HVAC and DAIS technologies.
Advanced IoT-enabled systems were embedded throughout the facility, allowing real-time monitoring of environmental conditions, automated adjustments, 3D WiFi mesh spatial mapping, and human behavior recognition.
Results
Urbana Systems’ scalable framework allowed LabHabitat to future-proof its infrastructure, facilitating seamless expansion and enabling modular wall partition relocation to maximize space utilization. The results were transformative:
Operational costs dropped by 40% within the first year.
Energy efficiency improved dramatically, cutting usage by nearly 40% compared to traditional setups.
Strengthened LabHabitat’s reputation as an innovative and sustainable hub for entrepreneurial ventures, research, and light manufacturing.
Increased employee morale and retention among its members: entrepreneurs, creatives, engineers, urban farmers, and researchers due to thoughtfully designed, tech-enabled, and comfortable spaces.
Compliance with ADA regulations
Sustainable conversion and materials align with long-term sustainability goals.
Through its strategic and innovative approach, Urbana Systems not only resolved LabHabitat’s immediate challenges but also laid the foundation for sustainable growth and adaptability. By combining cutting-edge technology, custom design, and compliance expertise, Urbana Systems transformed LabHabitat into a benchmark for efficiency, productivity, and environmental responsibility.
This collaboration underscores Urbana Systems’ commitment to empowering organizations with solutions that don’t just meet their needs today but anticipate the demands of tomorrow, making it a trusted partner for forward-thinking enterprises.