PennDesign Services and Resources

PennDesign Fabrication Lab

 

Architectural Archives

  • The research collections in the Archives are available to faculty, students, and scholars for independent study as well as to support teaching in the University of Pennsylvania and other institutions.

Architectural Conservation Laboratory

  • Training and research in the conservation of the built environment

Architecture Student Gallery

  • Collects course descriptions and student work produced in design studios.

Building Simulation Group

  • Develops, investigates, and utilizes in practice computational models and techniques for building simulation.

Cartographic Modeling Lab

  • Specializes in spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology

Computing Resources at PennDesign

  • Computing support for PennDesign students.

Fabrication Laboratory

  • Laser Cutters and 3D printer Lab information.

PennDesign MFA Forum

  • Blog with updated information on current MFA students and alumni.

Penn Institute for Urban Research

  • Dedicated to fostering increased understanding of cities and developing new knowledge bases that will be vital in charting the course of local national and international urbanization.

PennPraxis

  • Carries out projects for external clients in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, community development, public art and historic preservation.

TC Chan Center for Building Simulation and Energy Studies

  • Develops new tools for professionals involved in building energy and technology.