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RESEARCH PARTNERS
The Architectural Ecologies Lab works closely with the following organizations and companies on collaborative research and design projects.
Benthic lab, moss landing marine laboratories
Research unit at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, focused on studies of coastal marine, deep-sea, estuarine, and freshwater systems.
Kreysler & Associates
Global leader in digital fabrication of fiber-reinforced polymer composites.
SCAPE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Leading landscape architecture and urban design studio with offices in New York City and New Orleans.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
AEL has partnered with the UC Davis Departments of Design and Human Ecology on the Public Sediment project.
PRESIDIO TRUST and NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
AEL has partnered with the National Park Service and Presidio Trust in developing optimized ecological substrates for the restoration efforts at Crissy Marsh in San Francisco.
STANFORD ENGINEERING / CODIGA RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTER
The Codiga Center develops innovative approaches to wastewater treatment and recycling. AEL has partnered with the Center in the Buoyant Ecologies Maldives design studios to explore how these technologies can be integrated into floating communities.
THE MALDIVES NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
AEL has collaborated with architecture faculty and students at MNU Faculty of Engineering, Science, and Technology on the Buoyant Ecologies Maldives studios.
UCSF Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology
AEL has partnered with UCSF scientists on bio-inspired design research. Collaborators include the Lim Lab, the Mullins Lab, and the Douglas Lab.
Tri-Coastal Marine
Naval architectural firm based in Richmond, CA with fully computerized capabilities for advanced engineering analysis.
allied partners
The following organizations have provided critical support to the lab's collaborative research and outreach efforts.
RESILIENT BY DESIGN
Ongoing research and design initiative bringing together internationally-renowned experts and local communities to inspire innovation and catalyze designs, ideas and collaboration toward a more resilient future for the Bay Area.
Y-Plan
Award-winning educational outreach organization that empowers young people to tackle real-world problems in their communities through project-based civic learning experiences.
Jack London Improvement District
Non-profit organization working to create, promote, and maintain an inviting environment for people who visit, live, and work in the Jack London District.
the Hydrous
International community of scientists, divers, designers, filmmakers, technologists, educators, and concerned citizens who love the ocean and want to share it to protect it.
FUNDERS
These corporations and organizations have provided substantial funding and in-kind support for the lab's research, design, and fabrication efforts.
Autodesk Technology Center, San Francisco
A community of innovators exploring new ways of making things.
CCA CENTER FOR IMPACT
The CCA Center for Impact builds strong sustained connections with the campus community and external partners, while actively expanding, assessing, and communicating the positive social impact of this work.
port of oakland
The Port of Oakland encompasses a vibrant seaport, a thriving airport and an array of commercial buildings and parks.
PRESIDIO TRUST and NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
In partnership with the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the Presidio Trust brings alive the unique historic, natural, and recreational assets of the Presidio for the inspiration, education, health, and enjoyment of all people.
Kreysler & Associates
Global leader in digital fabrication of fiber-reinforced polymer composites.
ASHLAND REACTIVE POLYMERS
Global chemical manufacturing conglomerate.