Across America, clean energy plants are being banned faster than they’re being built Penn In the News USA Today Across America, clean energy plants are being banned faster than they’re being built Thomas Daniels of the Weitzman School of Design says that generating energy from wind and solar requires land just like coal, oil, and natural gas, though the necessary acreage is larger. Regenerative Ag Alliance promotes stream health through agroforestry Image: Courtesy of the Environmental Innovations Initiative Regenerative Ag Alliance promotes stream health through agroforestry The Alliance planted an initial 250 trees at New Bolton Center with assistance from volunteers and students from Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the Stuart Weitzman School of Design. Chinatown residents brainstorm different ideas for Fashion District instead of proposed 76ers arena Penn In the News 6ABC.com Chinatown residents brainstorm different ideas for Fashion District instead of proposed 76ers arena Rashida Ng of the Weitzman School of Design and colleagues attended the Save Chinatown Coalition to propose different ideas besides the 76ers arena for Philadelphia’s Fashion District. Mechanics of knitting Randall Kamien of the School of Arts & Sciences and long-time collaborator Geneviève Dion, a professor of design at Drexel University, are investigating the mechanics of knitting, an area of research that represents a significant shift in understanding and using fabrics. (Image: Courtesy of Geneviève Dion) Q&A Mechanics of knitting Randall Kamien of the School of Arts & Sciences and Geneviève Dion of Drexel University share how combining traditional origami techniques with modern textile science can lead to practical applications in various industries. Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history nocred Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history The architectural historian in Penn’s Weitzman School discusses the need for the dissemination of design ideas beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture Catherine Seavitt, professor and chair of Landscape Architecture at the Weitzman School. nocred Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture The Weitzman School’s chair of Landscape Architecture discusses her influences and inspirations on her work as an architect and landscape architect. The Biden administration is trying to make it easier to convert offices to apartments post-pandemic Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer The Biden administration is trying to make it easier to convert offices to apartments post-pandemic In a Q&A, Vincent Reina of the Weitzman School of Design discusses a new White House initiative to incentivize commercial-to-residential conversion projects, especially as the office market continues to struggle. On view now: Two shows on domesticity and the housing crisis Penn In the News The Observer On view now: Two shows on domesticity and the housing crisis A review examines the group show “Movables” at the Institute of Contemporary Art, including pieces by Ken Lum of the Weitzman School of Design. Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Penn In the News CBS Philadelphia Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Doctoral student Jay Arzu of the Weitzman School of Design has spearheaded the revival of a Roosevelt Boulevard subway leading to Northeast Philadelphia. What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Penn In the News The Hill What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Sanya Carley of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design doesn’t see evidence that electric vehicles are job-killers at this point. Load More
Regenerative Ag Alliance promotes stream health through agroforestry Image: Courtesy of the Environmental Innovations Initiative Regenerative Ag Alliance promotes stream health through agroforestry The Alliance planted an initial 250 trees at New Bolton Center with assistance from volunteers and students from Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
Chinatown residents brainstorm different ideas for Fashion District instead of proposed 76ers arena Penn In the News 6ABC.com Chinatown residents brainstorm different ideas for Fashion District instead of proposed 76ers arena Rashida Ng of the Weitzman School of Design and colleagues attended the Save Chinatown Coalition to propose different ideas besides the 76ers arena for Philadelphia’s Fashion District. Mechanics of knitting Randall Kamien of the School of Arts & Sciences and long-time collaborator Geneviève Dion, a professor of design at Drexel University, are investigating the mechanics of knitting, an area of research that represents a significant shift in understanding and using fabrics. (Image: Courtesy of Geneviève Dion) Q&A Mechanics of knitting Randall Kamien of the School of Arts & Sciences and Geneviève Dion of Drexel University share how combining traditional origami techniques with modern textile science can lead to practical applications in various industries. Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history nocred Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history The architectural historian in Penn’s Weitzman School discusses the need for the dissemination of design ideas beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture Catherine Seavitt, professor and chair of Landscape Architecture at the Weitzman School. nocred Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture The Weitzman School’s chair of Landscape Architecture discusses her influences and inspirations on her work as an architect and landscape architect. The Biden administration is trying to make it easier to convert offices to apartments post-pandemic Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer The Biden administration is trying to make it easier to convert offices to apartments post-pandemic In a Q&A, Vincent Reina of the Weitzman School of Design discusses a new White House initiative to incentivize commercial-to-residential conversion projects, especially as the office market continues to struggle. On view now: Two shows on domesticity and the housing crisis Penn In the News The Observer On view now: Two shows on domesticity and the housing crisis A review examines the group show “Movables” at the Institute of Contemporary Art, including pieces by Ken Lum of the Weitzman School of Design. Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Penn In the News CBS Philadelphia Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Doctoral student Jay Arzu of the Weitzman School of Design has spearheaded the revival of a Roosevelt Boulevard subway leading to Northeast Philadelphia. What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Penn In the News The Hill What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Sanya Carley of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design doesn’t see evidence that electric vehicles are job-killers at this point. Load More
Mechanics of knitting Randall Kamien of the School of Arts & Sciences and long-time collaborator Geneviève Dion, a professor of design at Drexel University, are investigating the mechanics of knitting, an area of research that represents a significant shift in understanding and using fabrics. (Image: Courtesy of Geneviève Dion) Q&A Mechanics of knitting Randall Kamien of the School of Arts & Sciences and Geneviève Dion of Drexel University share how combining traditional origami techniques with modern textile science can lead to practical applications in various industries.
Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history nocred Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history The architectural historian in Penn’s Weitzman School discusses the need for the dissemination of design ideas beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture Catherine Seavitt, professor and chair of Landscape Architecture at the Weitzman School. nocred Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture The Weitzman School’s chair of Landscape Architecture discusses her influences and inspirations on her work as an architect and landscape architect.
The Biden administration is trying to make it easier to convert offices to apartments post-pandemic Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer The Biden administration is trying to make it easier to convert offices to apartments post-pandemic In a Q&A, Vincent Reina of the Weitzman School of Design discusses a new White House initiative to incentivize commercial-to-residential conversion projects, especially as the office market continues to struggle. On view now: Two shows on domesticity and the housing crisis Penn In the News The Observer On view now: Two shows on domesticity and the housing crisis A review examines the group show “Movables” at the Institute of Contemporary Art, including pieces by Ken Lum of the Weitzman School of Design. Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Penn In the News CBS Philadelphia Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Doctoral student Jay Arzu of the Weitzman School of Design has spearheaded the revival of a Roosevelt Boulevard subway leading to Northeast Philadelphia. What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Penn In the News The Hill What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Sanya Carley of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design doesn’t see evidence that electric vehicles are job-killers at this point. Load More
On view now: Two shows on domesticity and the housing crisis Penn In the News The Observer On view now: Two shows on domesticity and the housing crisis A review examines the group show “Movables” at the Institute of Contemporary Art, including pieces by Ken Lum of the Weitzman School of Design. Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Penn In the News CBS Philadelphia Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Doctoral student Jay Arzu of the Weitzman School of Design has spearheaded the revival of a Roosevelt Boulevard subway leading to Northeast Philadelphia. What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Penn In the News The Hill What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Sanya Carley of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design doesn’t see evidence that electric vehicles are job-killers at this point. Load More
Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Penn In the News CBS Philadelphia Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Doctoral student Jay Arzu of the Weitzman School of Design has spearheaded the revival of a Roosevelt Boulevard subway leading to Northeast Philadelphia. What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Penn In the News The Hill What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Sanya Carley of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design doesn’t see evidence that electric vehicles are job-killers at this point. Load More
What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Penn In the News The Hill What does the transition to EVs mean for workers? Sanya Carley of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design doesn’t see evidence that electric vehicles are job-killers at this point.