Urban Ecology and Design Laboratory at Yale

The Urban Ecology and Design Laboratory at Yale is a research and design lab based in New Haven, Connecticut. Employing between 5 and 9 individuals, the UEDLAB generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. The UEDLAB specializes in the intersection of landscape architecture, green infrastructure, and urban design. They focus their research and design efforts on developing sustainable solutions for human settlements in response to climate change and other environmental challenges. Their clients include diverse entities ranging from local communities to institutions. The UEDLAB distinguishes itself through its multi-disciplinary approach, integrating social science research into its engagement process. They also conduct physical experiments to test the performance and interactions of species within urban environments. Notable projects include the development of Connecticut's first Coastal Resilience Plan for Guilford and the thermoGreenwall project, a prototype for a vertically constructed wetland designed to mitigate urban heat. For more information about the Urban Ecology and Design Laboratory at Yale, please visit their website at uedlab.yale.edu.