HGA is collaborating with the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) to research how the AE industry is currently using climate projection data, and what they need in order to grow their use of data. MCAP is currently producing a set of dynamical downscaled climate projections for the state of Minnesota and unlike other data providers, is prioritizing the AE industry as a primary end user that they need to build their data platform to serve. Imagine if Cal-Adapt was designed with architects and engineers in mind!
We have a survey open this month to capture a current state of the industry. Whether or not you are currently using climate projection data in your work, please take the survey and share with others in the industry! Here is the preamble that you can copy/paste to share:
Architecture and Engineering (A&E) professionals are well-positioned to advance climate adaptation innovations and high-value services through the effective use of climate information and data. Sources of this information are becoming more widely available, yet they are often not well-suited for immediate A&E applications.
The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) and HGA Architects and Engineers invite you to take this 15-minute survey to gather input on how you and your organization identify, obtain, and apply climate information and data within the A&E field of practice.
Results from this survey will be summarized in a report and will inform the creation of dedicated professional development opportunities for A&E professionals. More broadly, survey results will articulate the needs of A&E professionals to advance climate adaptation services.
Click here to take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/climatedataforarchitecture
Visit the MCAP website for more information on this project.