FIU-Carbon-Positive Research Design Studio  

Welcome to FIU’s Generative AI–SynBio Research Studio, led by Prof. Thomas Spiegelhalter, PhD.

We explore how generative and agentic AI, data-driven digital twins, and bio-inspired design can help create carbon-positive buildings and infrastructure that stay resilient in extreme climates.

Our team uses real-world data to map green–blue infrastructure needs, builds performative tools for scenario planning, and tests carbon-positive futures from 2018 to 2100—connecting design, technology, and policy with partners across communities, municipalities, and global research networks.