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Bachelor of Architecture graduate, Heather Akers, won ����ý’s Undergraduate Research Award for her work on investigating responsiveness of architecture on various scales from buildings down to wearable accessories.��During the summer semester (2015), Heather worked with Professor Thitisawat and Professor Vermisso on a competition to design responsive wearables. The proposal,��“Carotid Thermo-regulator”, consisted of the design for a wearable neck piece which circulates fluid to cool down the cervical region. This design received a 3rd prize recognition and was exhibited internationally. Heather’s role in the design process and production of the prototype was fundamental.

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Heather’s mentor, Professor Vermisso states that she “is without any doubt a student of unusual level of motivation, capability and academic integrity. She is very conscious of the value of research within both an academic environment and a professional setting.”

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The College for Design and Social Inquiry congratulates her on this prestigious honor and we wish her the best in her future!

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