Science + Technology

SGA specializes in the programming, planning, and design of research and development facilities for the biomedical, pharmaceutical, academic, and corporate sectors. Science is constantly changing and evolving, even faster than the design and build process. We work with our clients to anticipate their needs as the science develops, creating projects that can readily accommodate change in a client’s science and business model.

Programming

In this first critical step in the design process, SGA collaborates with stakeholders to establish space standards and adjacencies for supporting the anticipated science.

Lab Planning

SGA leads the design team in developing and configuring laboratories to respond effectively to the criteria developed in Programming for seamless workflow.

Equipment Planning

SGA specifies and coordinates the equipment required for the successful lab operation in Science and Technology facilities to ensure long-term efficiency.

Clean Rooms

SGA designs precision-engineered clean room environments that minimize contamination, maintain stringent environmental controls, and support regulatory compliance. Our team integrates specialized airflow, pressurization, and process requirements to create highly reliable spaces for advanced manufacturing, research, and technology-driven operations where performance, quality, and operational continuity are critical.

Vivaria

Our sophisticated vivarium facilities support ethical animal research, regulatory compliance, and scientific advancement. SGA experts balance animal welfare, operational efficiency, and complex building systems to create highly controlled environments that promote research integrity, occupant safety, and long-term flexibility for evolving programmatic and institutional needs.

cGMP Facilities

SGA plans and designs cGMP facilities that enable pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced therapeutic manufacturing operations to perform at the highest standards. We align production workflows, regulatory requirements, quality assurance measures, and scalable infrastructure to support operational excellence, accelerate readiness, and accommodate future growth and process evolution.

Accelerators + Incubators

Our flexible accelerator and incubator environments are engineered for rapid innovation. We design collaborative, resource-rich environments that empower emerging companies to scale smoothly from concept to market and access the resources they need to scale efficiently, attract investment, and transition successfully from early-stage development to commercialization.

Specialty Consultant Coordination

Complex projects require seamless collaboration across multiple disciplines. SGA leads the coordination of specialty consultants, industrial engineers, equipment planners, and process stakeholders to align technical objectives, resolve challenges proactively, and streamline project delivery. Our integrated approach reduces risk, improves decision-making, and ensures successful project outcomes.

Technical Planning + Facility Strategy

SGA provides strategic technical planning that transforms operational goals into actionable facility solutions. Through process architecture, protocol development, code analysis, feasibility assessments, and consultant coordination, we help clients navigate complexity, optimize performance, mitigate project risks, and establish a clear roadmap for successful implementation and accelerated project delivery.