Extreme heatwaves are becoming a norm across the US. As climate change fuels record-breaking temperatures and increased concern about the livability of American cities, people are seeking innovative ways to stay cool. How can brands play a role in helping them build heat resilience?
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Gioia Connell is a resilient design expert, architect, and climate consultant working in urban ecology and interdisciplinary partnerships for climate adaptation, mitigation, and governance. She holds master’s degrees in environmental management and architecture from Yale University.
Melissa Guardaro is an assistant research professor in the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University and works for the Healthy Urban Environments Initiative (HUE) and Knowledge Exchange for Resilience (KER). Her research focuses on adaptation, equity, vulnerability, urban policy, and governance for the mitigation and adaptation to extreme heat and urban heat island effects.
Meleah Moore is a Brooklyn-based writer, photographer, and communications consultant for social enterprises. She holds a degree in sustainable development from the University of St Andrews.
