At King’s College London, we’re taking our first (somewhat wobbly but determined) steps toward making research facilities smarter, greener, and more collaborative. Instead of every lab reinventing the wheel (or buying one), we’re looking at how shared infrastructure can cut down on duplication, save resources, and make science more efficient without sacrificing flexibility or innovation. We’ll also discuss some early examples from our fish, fly and teaching facilities, where we’re testing out sustainability ideas that aim to meet the pace of modern research while still being kind to the planet.