Sustainable Environmental Systems
The following projects address climate change through mitigation and adaptation solutions.
Master of Science, Candidate
I work on sustainability projects that aim to reform and regenerate current systems for future generations. The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report states the dire situation humankind finds itself in during the 21st century. Human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land, affecting widespread and rapid changes in the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere and biosphere. Global warming of 1.5°C will be exceeded this century unless deep reductions in carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions take place. By examining systems and how environmental nodes effect each other, I hope to identify solutions for resilience and adaptation.
Pratt Institute
Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment
This body of work contributes to a 40-credit, STEM-designated Master of Science in Sustainable Environmental Systems. The interdisciplinary program is housed in Pratt’s School of Architecture and studies the complex interactions that lead to environmental problems.
TECH Clean California, Diversity Coalition SLO
Made possible through a TECH Clean CA Quick Start Grant, this project conducts an equity-focused education and outreach campaign in San Luis Obispo County, California. The campaign aims to increase awareness and chart a path towards residential electrification in high-needs, Black and Brown communities.
In partnership with BlocPower, RACE Matters SLO, and Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success.
Urban Green Council, Policy Intern
This body of work supports Urban Green Council’s groundbreaking policy and research initiatives in New York at the city and state level. Urban Green Council’s mission is to decarbonize buildings for healthy and resilient communities.
Local Law 97 Implementation with NYC Accelerator
The Parish of Calvary-St. George’s Green Building Renovation for Community & Climate Stewardship
As a member of the historic Parish of Calvary-St. George’s Stewardship Committee, I currently am serving as Project Manager for the parish’s building needs assessments. Updating our properties—with multiple buildings dating back more than a century—will require a holistic renovation plan and coordinating with New York City’s agency, the NYC Accelerator, to conduct existing conditions assessments and feasibility studies for green building renovations.
This project will usher in much-needed improvement in the building stock and accelerate standards to meet Local Law 97 targets.
earth.yy
Communicating scientific concepts can be difficult when the subject is climate change. earth.yy is a creative content project to teach the public about the science of sustainability. Synthesizing scientific research and reports, the earth.yy project seeks to translate big climate change concepts into digestible, accessible resources.
Ridgewood Reservoir Conservation Plan
Ridgewood Reservoir Conservation Plan
With a team of 3 other designers, we worked with the stewards of Ridgewood Reservoir to draft a concept design for improving accessibility and ecological preservation of this unique wetland located at the border of Brooklyn and Queens. The Ridgewood Reservoir is a historic NYC site and was the original drinking water source for all of Brooklyn.
NYC H2O
Winner of the 2022-2023
Tishman Center Student Award for Environmental Justice and Equity
A sustainability proposal drafted by two other teammates and myself won this year’s 2022-2023 Student Award for Environmental Justice and Equity from The New School’s Tishman Environment and Design Center. We are designing a community engagement survey with guidance from community organization Think!Chinatown to build knowledge for Manhattan’s Chinatown on environmental assessment. Team: Tian-Tian He and Alicia Leong