ShadeSmart is a new program created with and for design and planning professionals to improve their awareness and understanding of high quality shade design for UV and heat protection.

Quality, well-designed shade can reduce exposure to harmful UV radiation from the sun by up to 75%.¹ Landscape architects and other built environment professionals have an opportunity to design and deliver shade solutions that can provide protection from UV radiation and help prevent skin cancer.

The ShadeSmart program is a partnership between the Cancer Institute NSW, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) and Cancer Council NSW. We welcome other member organisations who wish to improve the quality of shade as part of a healthy built environment. To learn more contact CINSW-skincancerprevention@health.nsw.gov.au.

What does the program aim to do?

ShadeSmart aims to support built environment planning and design professionals to improve their awareness and understanding of quality built and natural shade for UV and heat protection. The program is focused on four key areas:

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through AILA
• Influencing relevant planning and design policy and standards
• Promoting best-practice shade through AILA awards
• Conducting research into shade design and technology