Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), the pioneering New York-based design studio, has been selected to receive the 2022 Kanter Tritsch Medal in Architecture, and Suisman Urban Design and the iQuilt Partnership have been selected to receive the 2022 Witte-Sakamoto Family Medal in City and Regional Planning for Hartford400. They will be honored at a February 21, 2023 ceremony which raises funds for student scholarships.
Weitzman School in the Media
“Ouroboros Steak grow-your-own human meat kit is "technically" not cannibalism”
A design by Orkan Telhan, associate profesor of fine arts, and collaborator Andrew Pelling raises questions about food sustainability and equity.
“Access Denied: Underserved or ignored?”
Lisa Servon, the Kevin and Erica Penn Presidential Professor and chair of city and regional planning, says mainstream finanicial institutions can learn from alternative institutions like check cashers and payday lenders when it comes to serving people of color.
“Philly’s school district is halting reopenings. It should’ve listened to teachers earlier.”
Akira Drake Rodriguez, assistant professor of city and regional planning, and Penn GSE's Erika Kitzmiller call for more dialogue and cooperation.
“Green and New”
Recent work completed by Weitzman students for a studio led by The McHarg Center's Billy Fleming, and students at other universities, offers a compelling preview of a Green New Deal Superstudio now underway across the U.S.
“Embracing Sustainability Goals with Blockchain Technology”
Dorit Aviv, assistant professor of architecture and director of the Thermal Architecture Lab, is working to help energy users to track their consumption.
“After generations of displacement and evictions, a Philly woman reclaims a place in the city”
Akira Drake Rodriguez, assistant professor of city and regional planning, offers perspective on the trauma experienced by the homeless.
