About TerraCool Hubs

Traditional materials.
Modern engineering.

TerraCool Hubs is a climate adaptation research initiative combining ancient wisdom with cutting-edge engineering to democratize access to sustainable cooling.

Our Mission

Engineering equitable access to cooling

Heat inequality is one of the most underreported consequences of climate change. While wealthy households install air conditioning, billions of people in developing regions endure dangerous heat without any recourse.

TerraCool Hubs was founded on the belief that the solution already exists in nature. Terracotta — a material humanity has used for millennia — has inherent cooling properties that, when engineered precisely, can deliver meaningful relief at a fraction of the cost of conventional cooling.

We are building the research base, the prototypes, and the community partnerships to bring this vision to scale.

Team collaboration

What We Stand For

Our core values

Science-First

Every claim we make is backed by rigorous testing. We publish openly and share our methodology so the world can build upon our work.

Community-Centered

We design for the communities most affected by heat inequality, not as a market segment but as the primary beneficiaries of our work.

Radical Transparency

We operate with full transparency on our funding, research findings, and deployment outcomes — because trust is built through openness.

The People

Meet the team

A multidisciplinary team united by a common belief: that sustainable cooling is a right, not a privilege.

SR

Shrihan Reddy Pakala

Founder

Innovation & Engineering

Founded TerraCool Hubs and led the development of its first MVP, turning the initial concept into a functional low-energy cooling solution. Focuses on engineering research, terracotta materials, evaporative cooling, and system optimization to improve cooling performance while keeping energy consumption and cost low.

RP

Raghav Palla

Co-Head of Initiative

Design & Structure

Co-leads TerraCool Hubs and focuses on the physical design and structural development of the system. Works on dimensions, stability, CAD-based design, and iterative improvements, while also supporting the structural fabrication and assembly of prototypes to make the product more reliable and effective.

SC

Sanjith Chellamuthu

Co-Head of Initiative

Community Impact

Co-leads TerraCool Hubs with a focus on taking the solution beyond the prototype. Works on understanding community needs, developing connections with schools and organizations, and helping plan how TerraCool Hubs can be tested and introduced in real-world settings where affordable cooling is most needed.

Our Journey

From concept to community

2023

TerraCool Hubs founded

Initial concept development and early materials research begins.

2023

First prototype built

Proof-of-concept prototype demonstrates 3-4°C cooling reduction.

2024

Laboratory validation

Controlled testing confirms 5-7°C cooling with refined terracotta composition.

2024

The Earth Prize

Selected as a participant, recognizing TerraCool Hubs' contribution to environmental sustainability.

2025

Nord Anglia Research Grant

Awarded a $3,000 Nord Anglia Education Research & Development Social Impact Grant.

2025

Community testing phase

Real-world pilots in schools and community centers underway.

2026

Blue Ocean Competition

Ranked in the top 500 among 23,000+ participants.

2026+

Scale deployment

Targeting 1,000+ units deployed across heat-vulnerable communities.