Build Architecture Awards 2016

2016 Architecture Awards Build 93 Company: M.S. in Sustainable Design Program at Philadelphia University Website: www.philau.edu/green Phone: 215.951.2928 Email: [email protected] Address: 4201 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia University, SEED Center, Philadelphia, PA 19144 ob Fleming, director of the M.S. in Sustainable Design Program at Philadelphia University, spoke passionately about the pros- pects of the program, which began in fall 2007 and is one of only a handful in the country. “We offer a unique program that draws talented individuals from around the world who all share a common goal,” Fleming said. “Our mission is to teach as many people about sustainability as quickly and as well as possible,” he said. “Society continues to move towards the inevitable conclusion of a sustainable future. Our program is preparing the next generation of leaders to accelerate progress towards a future that unites the desire to do well with the desire to do good.” The approach that Fleming takes to working on projects is unique, and speaks volumes about the program’s commitment to the future through sustainable design. “Unlike other design schools that reward individual achievement and com- petition, we focus on open source, collaborative learning aimed at a greater purpose,” he said. “We’ve eliminated design juries which typically come at the end of a semester and replaced them with integrated design charrettes at the beginning of the semester. This allows students to build upon the participation of experts in a variety of fields.” Fleming also noted that Philadelphia is a great location for the M.S. in Sus- tainable Design Program, as it is one of the greenest cities in Pennsylvania and the country The future looks bright for the Sustainable Design Program as many of its graduates have gone on to assume leadership roles in high-level positions in city government, design firms and non-profits. Others have gone on to start their own companies or educational initiatives. Over the long run, the impacts from the graduates from the program will be felt far and wide. Recognised Leader in Sustainable Design Education - USA The Master of Science in Sustainable Design Program at Philadelphia University is a transdisciplinary collaborative educational program that prepares future leaders in the field of sustainable design and sustainability. R AR160024 Photo Credit Hussain Aljoher, ‘Philau ‘15’