Jon Howard on RealDealChat
August 23, 2025
Exploring how real estate decisions shape the future of scientific discovery.
Jon Howard, Sector Leader in HED’s science and technology practice, was featured on Designing for Science, a RealDealChat podcast. The episode centers on the evolving relationship between real estate, laboratory environments, and innovation in the life sciences sector. Drawing on his experience, Howard discusses how thoughtful planning and design can support scientific progress while responding to market pressures and operational realities. The conversation underscores why the spaces where science happens matter—not just for efficiency, but for advancing research itself.