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Mechanics of knitting
Textures knitted through in a pattern.

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.
    Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture
    Catherine Seavitt.

    Catherine Seavitt, professor and chair of Landscape Architecture at the Weitzman School.

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    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.

    From the Weitzman School of Design

    PennPraxis Design Fellows help reimagine New Orleans highway corridor
    A group of people posing for the cameria in New Orleans.

    Design Fellow and MArch student Cheyenne Yamada (front row, at right) with members of the Colloqate team and community members in New Orleans.

    (Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School)

    PennPraxis Design Fellows help reimagine New Orleans highway corridor

    A collaboration with members of PennPraxis Design Fellows program and design firm Colloqate Design tackles a ‘design justice’ project, working with residents of the Tremé since 2017 on new visions for the corridor.

    From the Weitzman School of Design

    Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis
    wildfire with smoke in a forest Wildfires are becoming increasingly common as a result of the climate crisis, endangering biodiversity and humans.

    (Image: iStock/Toa55)

    Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis

    The climate crisis impacts everyone. During Climate Week at Penn, which will be held from Sept. 18-22, everyone is invited to find their place in the climate movement.

    Liana F. Wait

    Penn milestone heralds more expansive approach to preservation
    Researchers at the Wupatki National Monument.

    Through Weitzman’s Center for Architectural Conservation, preservation faculty and students are working with the National Park Service and the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps to preserve Wupatki National Monument, where people first gathered in the 1100s.

    (Image: Ha Leem)

    Penn milestone heralds more expansive approach to preservation

    For 40 years, Penn’s Graduate Program in Historic Preservation has expanded its purview and explores how to become more of a public design practice.

    From the Weitzman School of Design