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Building on Philadelphia University’s institution-wide commitment to active, collaborative, real-world learning, the College of Architecture and the Built Environment launched its first graduate-level interdisciplinary collaborative studio during the 2013 spring semester with the goal of providing students an opportunity to transform an existing facility into a sustainable, highly functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment ready to meet the challenges of the new millennium. International House Philadelphia, with its wonderful history and mission, was the perfect partner for this endeavor. Under the guidance of faculty from each of the programs, teams of students in the Interior Architecture, Sustainable Design, and Construction Management programs analyzed IHP’s needs and context, met with both residents and administration, and proposed highly creative refinements and additions to IHP’s physical environment, its programming, and its operations. Reflecting back on the experience, both students and faculty have commented on how much they learned as a result of this experience, greatly facilitated by the generous participation of the IHP community. The excellence of the student work is a testament to the benefits of collaboration and willingness to consider change for a better sustainable future. Let it be an inspiration to us all as we move forward to achieve the ultimate goal of a sustainable planet. – Robert Fleming Program Director, MSC Sustainable Design Philadelphia University