Palm Drive District - Shade Sail Installation

Grant Type
Mini Grant
Project Status
Active
Award Period
FY2024
Awarded Amount
$5,000
Project Description

The project will transform the north side of the building by introducing a strategically designed shade sail between the Civil and Electrical and Computing Engineering buildings. The project seeks to address the challenges posed by solar insolation on the ECE building while simultaneously creating a shaded, inviting space for students and faculty to relax and engage. The shade sail will be optimally located through meticulous consideration of incident sun daily and seasonally. It expects not only a tangible reduction in solar exposure on the ECE building, but also an enhanced campus environment that prioritizes both functionality and sustainability.

shade sail
Department
Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics
Project Manager
Kevin Linsey
Project Manager (secondary)
Dean Papajohn
Categories
Energy
Social Sustainability (including Social/Environmental Justice)