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Master of Science in Sustainable DesignOn-Campus and On-line Program
Philadelphia University
A presentation by
Rob Fleming Founding Director
Actual quotes from actual people
1964
“Never trust anyone over 30.”
1992
“The Internet is too slow… it will never catch on.”
1998
“A web page… what do I need a web page for?”
1999
“Email? I don’t need it.
I have a phone, fax and Fed Ex.”
2000
“Sustainability? I don’t see that ever taking off.”
2002
“Green buildings will never work. They are too expensive and
they will never happenin today’s money-driven world.”
2003
“Green buildings will never work. They are too expensive and
they will never happenin today’s money-driven world.”
2004
“Green buildings will never work. They are too expensive and
they will never happenin today’s money-driven world.”
2005
The Tipping Point for Sustainability
Hurricane Katrina2005
The Tipping Point for Sustainability
Indian Ocean Tsunami 2005
The Tipping Point for Sustainability
Gas prices reach $3.00/Gallon2005
The Tipping Point for Sustainability
Al Gore’s Movie2005
The Tipping Point for Sustainability
U.S. President calls for an “end to our addiction to foreign oil”2005
2005The Age of Ecology
The world has changed
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Context for the Sustainable Design Program
2121stst Century Design School Century Design School
20th CenturyLinear Thinking
Unsustainable
Design by individual
Field Built Architecture
AutoCAD
Aesthetically-Driven
Mono-Cultural
Planned Obsolesce
Networks
21st CenturyCyclical Thinking
Sustainable
Integrated Design
Factory Built Architecture
BIM
Performance-Driven
Multi-Cultural
Life Cycle Accounting
Cloud technology
The way we think has changed
Our actions are changing
We need degrees that rise to the challenge
We need degrees that will prepare the next generation of leaders
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• Philadelphia University is 125 years old• The School of Architecture was founded in 1992• Sustainability has been a required part of the Architecture Program since 1997 – 15 years of experience in teaching sustainability and sustainable design• The MS in Sustainable Program began in 2007 and has completed its 7th of operation• Over 120 students have graduated• Unlike most other programs – the MS Program is dedicated to sustainability with all new course content that is constantly updated• The MSSD On-Line program
Value Proposition - MSSD Program
BackgroundBackground
MS in Sustainable Design Program, Philadelphia University
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• Build an incoming class that reflects the diversity of skill sets needed to attack the complexity and interconnectedness of sustainability projects.
• Architects, designers, engineers, planners, builders, entrepreneurs, and others round out a class of dynamic individuals who blend their unique talents in the pursuit of deep and effective learning.
• Faculty members from a similar set of disciplines provide
a multiplicity of perspectives.
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Trans-disciplinary LearningTrans-disciplinary Learning
MS in Sustainable Design Program, Philadelphia University
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• The MSSD Program challenges the status quo of standard design and engineering education, by front-loading experts, design options and creativity via the integrated design process.
• “Ownership” of ideas and design solutions is downplayed in favor of larger collective solutions to complex problems associated with sustainability (open source learning).
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Integrated Design EducationIntegrated Design Education
MS in Sustainable Design Program, Philadelphia University
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Students validate and optimize their sustainable design solutions through the following:
• Life-cycle analysis of materials• Energy simulation of buildings • Cost estimates of proposed projects
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Design and Quantify
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• The world is searching for people who can demonstrate leadership in sustainability. People who can initiate and maintain projects that will positively impact the world.
• Sustainability requires action, but not without a context of purpose, i.e., a connection to the bigger picture.
• Students in the MSSD Program can use their thesis project as a springboard for future career-based initiatives.
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Activism and Leadership
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• The MSSD Program places teaching importance on the concept of “relevant” creativity, applied engineering and economic feasibility.
• Sustainability professionals must understand and embrace the realities of prevalent economic structures of society as a base to build a new green economy focused on the environment, equity and enterprise.
• All projects engage the triple bottom line as a core part of the educational experience.
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Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
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• The MSSD Program is taught in a newly-renovated LEED® Silver facility on the main campus of the University.
• Students routinely find opportunities for internship, volunteer activities and job placement.
• Graduate assistants in the program maintain a blog to keep everyone aware of the wide variety of activities taking place in the Program and in the Philadelphia region.
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A Center of Green Activity
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PartnershipsNational Park Service
Weaversway COOP
Schuylkill Valley Nature Center
CertainTeed/Isover
Penn Design – Landscape Architecture Program - Trip to Slavonice Czech Republic
Study abroad in Copenhagen
Villanova
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A Center of Green Activity
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MS in Sustainable Design programPhiladelphia University
• Ashley Dicaro, Landscape Architect
• Kyle Sanphy, Engineer
• Bethany Shiner, Interior Design
• Laura Wilson, Interior Design
Studio Project, 2010Fueling station of the future
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Weaversway Organic Farm
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• 33 credits total
• 6 credits per semester including summers
• One 8-week course at a time
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21-Month On-Line Program
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• Geared towards traditional graduate students
• 33 credits total (36 may be required to maintain status)
• 9 credits per semester with summers off
• Study abroad options
• Students often maintain a part time job or a small practice while they attend classes
• This is a track for career change individuals
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21 Month Full-Time Track
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• Geared towards working professionals with experience in the built environment – not meant for career change people
• Students should not plan on maintaining employment – this is a full time commitment
• 33 credits total
• 12 credits per semester including 9 credits in the summer
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12 Month Accelerated Track
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• Geared towards International Students or US Students who live far away who want to come to Philadelphia for one calendar year
• Students who want to make the 12-month accelerated program a bit more manageable
• 33 credits total
• 6 credits online and 9 credits each semester for three semester (Fall, Spring and Summer)
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15-18 Month Hybrid Track
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• A track record of success• Received the 2009 USGBC Excellence in Education
Award• Received the 2011 National Institute of Building Science
Award• 6 years of success
• Core Courses are carefully constructed to provide a holistic approach - not a menu of various courses
• Collaborative Design Studios – that actually teach design
• Independent Thesis Project – that is used as a career launch pad
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The Difference
MS in Sustainable Design Program, Philadelphia University
Adaptive DesignBio-Climatic Design,Micro-climate design
Scenario PlanningResilience
Sustainable Design Methodologies
Triple Bottom Line Thinking Sustainability in Context
LEED Rating SystemGreen Construction Basics
Sustainable SystemsQuantitative Analysis
Green Building TechnologiesPassive/Active Building Design
Basic Energy ModelingSizing of systems
Green MaterialsQuantitative Analysis
Intro to Life Cycle AssessmentProperties of MaterialsEvaluation of Materials
Sustainable Design Studio
Taught by architects, engineers, designers.
Collaboration,Cooperation,Integrative,
Trans-disciplinary, Design Synthesis
Thesis 1 Inquiry Framing
Research Analysis
Thesis II Depth
Mastery, Evaluation Communication
SDN-615Sustainable
Orgs.
MCM -602or IARC-703
BIM
SDN-606DevelopmentSust. Bldgs.
MBA 627Global
Sustainability
SDN-710DesignBuild
SDN-701Energy
Modeling
SDN__CopenhagenCorp. Sust.
Elective Pool (Pick 2)
SDN___Engineering@ Villanova
SDN 791Sustainability
Internship
SDN Elective/
Internship
Fall Year 1 Spring Year 1 Fall Year 2 Spring Year 2
SDN Elective
(Study abroad in the summer
MS in Sustainable Design Program, Philadelphia University
Adaptive Design
Explores the intersection
between climate, human
comfort and energy
Sustainable Design
MethodsTheories of
sustainabilityApplications:
LEED®, Charrette
facilitation
Sustainable Systems
Quantitative Analysis
including PV arrays,
Building energy load, Storm water, Daylighting
Green MaterialsIntro to life
cycle assessment
and Properties of
materials
Sustainable Design
Studio 1Integrative
Trans-disciplinary
Design
Thesis 1 Topic
generation and
research methods
Thesis 3 Depth
Mastery, Commun-
icationEvaluation
Development of
Sustainable Buildings
LEED® Financing
Codes Process
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 5 Semester 6Semester 3 Semester 4
Building Information
ModelingVisualization
of sustainable design
includingbuilding
simulation
Thesis 2 Inquiry FramingResearch Analysis
Year 1 Year 2
Sustainable Design
Studio 2Independent
work on applying building
simulation skills
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• MSSD Applications• Rolling admissions process that requires:
• Portfolio and/or Resume• Personal essay• 2 letters of recommendation• Transcript
• Evaluation and TOEFL/IELTS required for International students
Application Details
Apply!
MS in Sustainable Design Program, Philadelphia University
a final thought…
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Meade