Penn Ruderman
Penn Ruderman earned his BArch degree from the University of Cincinnati and a Post-Professional Master of Architecture degree (with distinction) from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD). While at the GSD, he conducted research on historic and contemporary forms of design pedagogy with an emphasis on the strategic formulation of the studio “design problem” as a teaching tool. Ruderman has previously taught design at Northeastern University and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He frequently serves as a guest critic for student reviews and has served on numerous professional and academic juries.
During Ruderman’s two decades in architectural practice, he has led award-winning projects in the offices of Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects, Office dA, Schwartz/Silver and Hashim Sarkis Studios. Through this work, he has developed an expertise in the exploration of design through material assembly, fabrication and contemporary construction methods.
Ruderman’s research and projects examine the capacity of surfaces to oscillate between meanings by overlapping techniques of spatial definition and graphic communication. Recent design studios have emphasized the use of variable building envelope assemblies to manipulate interior and exterior spatial organization, create structural systems and respond to the dynamic interaction between territory, geography and climate. Ruderman’s current professional work is focused on design at the intersection of infrastructure and civic life.
Courses
Fall 2023 Courses
ARCH 2178-02
INTEGRATED BUILDING SYSTEMS
SECTION DESCRIPTION
Conceived as the culmination of the technologies sequence of courses, this course allows students to choose amongst the three instructor's differing approaches to the problem of conceiving technology holistically, in relation to a set of architectural criteria. The conceptual and technical aspects of building systems are considered and emergent environmentally-conscious technologies are emphasized for research and application.
Prerequisite: All required technologies courses.
Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to Architecture Students.
Major Requirement | BArch, MArch (3yr), MArch (2yr): Architecture
Spring 2024 Courses
ARCH 21ST-06
ADVANCED STUDIO
SECTION DESCRIPTION
These studios, three of which are required for graduation, are offered by individual instructors to students who have successfully completed the core curriculum. They are assigned by lottery. Once assigned to an advanced studio, a student may not drop studio.
Estimated Cost of Materials: $50.00 - $200.00
Fee: Some advanced studio sections have a fee for course supplies or field trips. The fee is announced during the registration lottery held in the department.
Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Preference is given to Architecture Students.
Major Requirement | BArch, MArch (3yr), MArch (2yr): Architecture