sustainable urban design through applied research

The main premises of our problem-oriented research framework are:

1. Solutions begin by addressing the causes of problems.

2. Solving the wrong problem is costly.

D A COOP's Mission

To drive impact by providing spatial knowledge to design and build sustainable cities and resilient communities.

Content

What?

Focus

Purpose

Why?

Purpose

Method

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Ongoing Project

Data Center Alley, Virginia, United States

Our Research Experience

News

LSE Executive Education course "Cities: Governance, Planning and Design"

Our Founder & CEO, Miguel Lopez Melendez, is enrolled in the LSE Executive Education course "Cities: Governance, Planning and Design" that will take place in London from June 10 to 14.

Harvard Alumni for Climate and the Environment

D A COOP's Founder & CEO, Miguel Lopez Melendez, attended the Harvard Alumni Day and the Harvard/Radcliffe Alums for Climate & Environment Reunion Meet-Up (June 2023).

D A COOP's Founder and Managing Director Miguel Lopez Melendez will attend the Harvard Alumni Day and the Harvard/Radcliffe Alums for Climate & Environment Reunion Meet-Up (June 2023)

Creating Climate Ventures Class at Harvard i-Lab

D A COOP's Founder & CEO, Miguel Lopez Melendez, attended (from February to April 2023) the Creating Climate Ventures Class at Harvard i-Lab for Harvard students and alumni who want to create a non-profit or for-profit venture to address environmental challenges.