Master of Urban Design - Future Cities
At a Glance
Program Experiences
2022
November
MUD Students & Faculty Visit Field Operations
MUD students and faculty visited James Corner Field Operations Philadelphia Office. Their three design leaders Aaron Kelley, Megan Born and Zhong Zhao, as well as Jefferson’s MUD Program Director Dr. Peng Du delivered presentations on their recent work respectively during the visit.
September
Two MUD Student Projects Recognized in Jefferson Celebration of Innovation
Two MUD student projects, “Philadelphia 2050” by Nithin Cheluva R.M and “Heat-Vulnerable Neighborhoods of Philadelphia” by Elizabeth May, were featured in the Jefferson Celebration of Innovation.
MUD Studio Participates in Design Workshop with NBBJ & Buro Happold
MUD 2022 Fall Studio visited NBBJ New York Office for a workshop on smart cities, joined by industry leaders from NBBJ and Buro Happold. The visit was led by NBBJ Principle Phu Duong.
MUD Studio Visits Project Site in New York City
MUD 2022 Fall Studio conducted a site visit in New York City. The studio is focused on smart cities and urban resiliency, taught by professors Misa Chen and Aaron King.
May
MUD Program Director Dr. Peng Du Participates in the ACSA Conference
MUD Program Director Dr. Peng Du was invited to moderate a research session on Sustainable Resilient Strategies in the ACSA 110th Annual Conference.
April
MUD Students & Faculty Visit KSS Architects Philadelphia Office
MUD students and faculty visited KSS Architects' Philadelphia Office. The visit was led by KSS partners Edmund Klimek, Scot Murdoch and Mayva Donnon.
March
MUD & MS Geodesign Students Present at AIA Philadelphia
MUD student Elizabeth May and MS Geodesign student Victoria Martine gave a presentation titled “Urban Heat Island / A Case Study into the Heat Vulnerable Neighborhoods of Philadelphia” at AIA Philadelphia.
February
MUD Studio Visits the Project Site in Wilmington Waterfront
MUD 2022 Spring Studio conducted a site visit in Wilmington Waterfront, and also engaged with the local community. The studio is focused on urban resiliency and ecology, taught by professors Misa Chen and Christopher Feinman.
2021
MUD Program Director Dr. Peng Du Interviewed by Grid Magazine
MUD Program Director Dr. Peng Du was recently interviewed with Grid Magazine on sustainable tall buildings and future cities.
MUD Students and Faculty Visit OLIN Philadelphia Office
MUD students and faculty visited OLIN’s new office in Downtown Philadelphia. The visit was led by OLIN’s landscaper architect Yadan Luo.