We are Team K (April 2025 work session)
Utkarsh Madaan (Business Data Analytics), Harshvardhan Shukla (Business Data Analytics), Urvi Patel (Business Data Analytics), Meet Save (Business Data Analytics), Pratham Gogia (Business Data Analytics), Arin Mittal (Business Data Analytics)
What's the problem?
Arizona summers are getting hotter every year, and for students on campus, it’s more than just uncomfortable—it’s unsafe. Walks between buildings in 110°F heat without shade, water stations, or indoor breaks can lead to real health risks. Yet these everyday struggles go unheard. We believe that staying safe during extreme heat shouldn't depend on luck or personal resources. That's why we’re proposing a mix of design, policy, and transit upgrades to help students navigate campus more safely and comfortably. Because if we’re serious about access and equity, then we have to make our spaces livable for everyone.
Students face extreme heat exposure walking across campus without access to shade, water, or indoor cooling. This leads to health risks, reduced focus, and challenges with class attendance. Current infrastructure and rigid class schedules fail to accommodate Arizona’s harsh summer conditions, especially for those who walk or rely on public transit.
But First...
Through framing activities, we realized the problem wasn’t just heat—it was how our campus is designed without students in mind. In ideation, we explored cooling wearables and underground tunnels but prioritized changes that were practical, equitable, and scalable. Our “aha” moment: shade and flexibility aren’t luxuries—they’re basic needs.
Who is impacted?
ASU Students and commuters
Defining a better solution to the problem
Our idea blends physical design, flexible policies, and better transit. We propose shaded pathways, increased water and cooling stations, hybrid class options during peak heat hours, and improved intra-campus shuttle services. Together, these changes can make campuses safer, more inclusive, and more resilient against rising temperatures.