Tulane Faculty Awarded Nasem Grant to Continue Gulf Coast Climate Futures Program
Tulane University Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture , along with Professor and Program Co-Director of Landscape and Engineering , has been awarded a $749,961 grant from the to lead the 鈥淕ulf Coast Climate Futures鈥� studio. This interdisciplinary studio, part of the GRP鈥檚 larger Gulf Futures initiative, invites students to explore the pressing issues of climate mitigation and adaptation in the Gulf Coast region. The studio aims to prepare students to address challenges specific to the Gulf鈥攁n area heavily impacted by the oil and gas industry鈥攂y engaging them in the practice of analyzing, hypothesizing, and proposing forward-thinking scenarios to build community resilience.
In addition to Camuti and Jover鈥檚 studio, the GRP is investing $5.9 million to fund eight Gulf Futures design studios across architecture programs in the Gulf states. These studios encourage collaboration among students from diverse fields, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the region鈥檚 challenges, from climate resilience to economic growth and ecological stewardship. The program aims to prepare the next generation of architects and designers by combining design thinking with interdisciplinary approaches to address the Gulf’s complex environmental and social issues.
By studying existing resilience and restoration plans, faculty and students in the Gulf Coast Climate Futures studio will develop innovative design solutions that challenge traditional methods of climate adaptation. Through the GRP鈥檚 investment, these studios provide students with a platform to reimagine sustainable and resilient futures for Gulf communities, blending creative vision with practical solutions for real-world impact.
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