Aiming to become a world-renowned leader in developing smart and healthy cities in the face of climate change, social inequity, rapid urbanization and health disparity, three Thomas Jefferson University colleges formally teamed up to launch the Institute for Smart and Healthy Cities.

Meet our Student: Radha Hemalathakumari, a student in the MS in Construction Management program from the Jefferson College of Architecture and the Built Environment.

Many of the 11 students have graduated, but remain focused on the Solar Decathlon China 2021 competition.

Many of the 11 students have graduated, but remain focused on the Solar Decathlon China 2021 competition.

As a senior environment artist for Sledgehammer Games, architecture alumnus Eli Tuttle works on the blockbuster Call of Duty series.

As a senior environment artist for Sledgehammer Games, architecture alumnus Eli Tuttle works on the blockbuster Call of Duty series.

The three-week academy aims to ‘expand a community of more diverse designers in schools and into the industry.’

Construction managers bring buildings to life. Without them, nothing happens.