HERA is a MBE certified laboratory planning firm that delivers expert programming, planning and consulting services. As architects who are also science planners, our professionals understand current trends, relevant issues and operational approaches that shape a wide variety of science environments. Work in our five core markets - academic, clinical, forensic, government and R&D - has spanned hundreds of laboratory projects totaling more than 21 million square feet of labs. We are innovators who are continually searching for smarter and more efficient strategies for our clients. Our innovation tools include SABER (Space And Budgeting Estimating Resource), an interactive laboratory model, EQ-IPS equipment planning and process mapping.