Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
The Shade Lab
The Shade Lab
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This fund supports groundbreaking research at the intersection of climate science, urban design and human health enabling the development and deployment of cutting-edge biometeorological instrumentation, the training of student researchers and the creation of advanced simulations to better understand how heat is sensed, experienced and mitigated in urban environments.
Support for this fund directly impacts students, faculty and community stakeholders by advancing real-world solutions to the growing challenges of extreme heat — particularly in vulnerable communities. Your investment fuels a mission to make cities more livable and resilient in the face of climate change, while also empowering the next generation of interdisciplinary climate leaders.
Design and art are more than mere embellishments — they’re powerful catalysts for societal transformation. With your support, we have the opportunity to prepare the next generation of creatives to help us solve problems in an increasingly complex world. Design and art are more than mere embellishments — they’re powerful catalysts for societal transformation. With your support, we have the opportunity to prepare the next generation of creatives to help us solve problems in an increasingly complex world."