Presenting UrbSys Lab’s cool-surfaces research at CRRC 2026
Ravi Srinivasan represented the University of Florida, the College of Design, Construction and Planning, and the Rinker School of Construction Management at the Cool Roof Rating Council Annual Conference in San Antonio, presenting the UrbSys Lab’s community-level research on cool
Presenting UrbSys Lab’s cool-surfaces research at CRRC 2026
Ravi Srinivasan represented the University of Florida, the College of Design, Construction and Planning, and the Rinker School of Construction Management at the Cool Roof Rating Council Annual Conference in San Antonio, presenting the UrbSys Lab’s community-level research on cool
DCP crosses $10 million in sponsored research — a first in its 100-year history
The college’s external sponsored research portfolio passed $10 million for the first time in its 100-year history, alongside an active faculty portfolio of 59 patent filings and 28 new invention disclosures this academic year.
DCP crosses $10 million in sponsored research — a first in its 100-year history
The college’s external sponsored research portfolio passed $10 million for the first time in its 100-year history, alongside an active faculty portfolio of 59 patent filings and 28 new invention disclosures this academic year.
Tenth Ph.D. student graduates: Dr. Deepak Balakrishnan
Celebrated the graduation of my tenth Ph.D. student, the newly minted Dr. Deepak Balakrishnan, at a University of Florida hooding ceremony. Thank you to the committee — Dean Chimay Anumba, Dr. Raymond Issa, Dr. Karla Saldana, and Dr. Idalis Villanueva
Tenth Ph.D. student graduates: Dr. Deepak Balakrishnan
Celebrated the graduation of my tenth Ph.D. student, the newly minted Dr. Deepak Balakrishnan, at a University of Florida hooding ceremony. Thank you to the committee — Dean Chimay Anumba, Dr. Raymond Issa, Dr. Karla Saldana, and Dr. Idalis Villanueva
Drone-based Lowest Floor Elevation patent granted
US Patent 12,561,973 automates flood-hazard classification, deployed across coastal Florida communities under NSF Smart & Connected Communities awards. A companion UAV building-envelope measurement patent (US 12,344,408) was granted in 2025.
Drone-based Lowest Floor Elevation patent granted
US Patent 12,561,973 automates flood-hazard classification, deployed across coastal Florida communities under NSF Smart & Connected Communities awards. A companion UAV building-envelope measurement patent (US 12,344,408) was granted in 2025.
UF delegations to Japan and South Korea
Joined University of Florida leadership in formal delegations to Japan and South Korea as part of the UF Smart City Initiatives, including collaborative agreements signed with Tokyo, Osaka, Yonsei, and Korea Universities.
UF delegations to Japan and South Korea
Joined University of Florida leadership in formal delegations to Japan and South Korea as part of the UF Smart City Initiatives, including collaborative agreements signed with Tokyo, Osaka, Yonsei, and Korea Universities.
Inaugural Industry Innovation Summit on AI-enabled Smart Cities
Organized the college-wide inaugural Industry Innovation Summit on AI-enabled Smart Cities, backed by $500,000 in internally raised funds. The UF President’s Strategic Funds are supporting the AI-Enabled Smart Cities Initiative (2025–2028).
Inaugural Industry Innovation Summit on AI-enabled Smart Cities
Organized the college-wide inaugural Industry Innovation Summit on AI-enabled Smart Cities, backed by $500,000 in internally raised funds. The UF President’s Strategic Funds are supporting the AI-Enabled Smart Cities Initiative (2025–2028).
Jeld-Wen gift funds Envelope Test Buildings
A $200,000 multi-year corporate gift from Jeld-Wen, Inc. (2025–2029) supports the Envelope Test Buildings, complementing the new Fenestration Testing Lab funded by the UF Research Equipment Seed Fund ($250,000).
Jeld-Wen gift funds Envelope Test Buildings
A $200,000 multi-year corporate gift from Jeld-Wen, Inc. (2025–2029) supports the Envelope Test Buildings, complementing the new Fenestration Testing Lab funded by the UF Research Equipment Seed Fund ($250,000).
Appointed Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives
Named Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives for the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction & Planning, with a portfolio spanning research, graduate, and faculty affairs across five disciplines serving 1,200+ students and 150+ faculty and staff.
Appointed Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives
Named Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives for the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction & Planning, with a portfolio spanning research, graduate, and faculty affairs across five disciplines serving 1,200+ students and 150+ faculty and staff.
US Patent granted: Automated Building Code Conformance
US Patent 12,020,339 establishes AI/ML-based automated building-code compliance checking. A continuation (US 12,572,992) followed in 2026. The software is deployed with division offices of two national home builders through Virtual Review Assist, Inc.
US Patent granted: Automated Building Code Conformance
US Patent 12,020,339 establishes AI/ML-based automated building-code compliance checking. A continuation (US 12,572,992) followed in 2026. The software is deployed with division offices of two national home builders through Virtual Review Assist, Inc.
Million Cool Roofs Challenge: global grand prize
With the University of Pendidikan, Indonesia, our team was awarded the $750,000 global grand prize in the ClimateWorks Foundation’s Million Cool Roofs Challenge, with successive foundation awards continuing through 2027.
Million Cool Roofs Challenge: global grand prize
With the University of Pendidikan, Indonesia, our team was awarded the $750,000 global grand prize in the ClimateWorks Foundation’s Million Cool Roofs Challenge, with successive foundation awards continuing through 2027.
The Built Ecologist 