PALM Lab Projects
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Laguna Middle School: Urban Comfort and Microclimate Analysis
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2025-26 Teacher-Scholar Research: Asst. Professor Aaron Liggett + PALM Research Fellows (David Davis; Haden Pone; Josh Schneider; Trenton deMontmorency)
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Thermal drone analysis evaluating material performance and microclimate conditions at the Laguna Middle School’s playground.
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Jalama Ranch Headquarters: Green Infrastructure
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2025-26 Teacher-Scholar Research: Asst. Professor Aaron Liggett + PALM Research Fellows (David Davis; Haden Pone; Josh Schneider; Trenton deMontmorency)
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Drone-derived terrain modeling to evaluate hydrologic functions and develop performance-based strategies for a green infrastructure network.
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Fiscalini Ranch: Vegetation & NDVI Analysis
- 2025-26 Senior Project — Tovia Keeley
- Multispectral NDVI imagery used to identify plant communities and inform restoration strategies at Fiscalini Ranch.
- 2025-26 Senior Project — Tovia Keeley
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Chumash Cultural Lands: Watershed & Fire Risk Modeling
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2025-26 Student Studio Project — David Davis
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Drone-derived terrain modeling of Chumash cultural lands in Santa Ynez, CA to simulate stormwater behavior and wildfire risk.
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Poly Canyon: Digital Twins & Projection-Augmented Models
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Winter 2026 Interdisciplinary Studio — Asst. Professor Aaron Liggett (LA 406) + Assoc. Professor Jen Shields (ARCH 452)
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Drone-based digital modeling of Poly Canyon and the Experimental Structures Lab. 3D printed and CNC-fabricated physical models enhanced through projection mapping of environmental and cultural data for immersive learning.
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