Building Our Future Summer Camp
Have you ever wondered how modern buildings go from idea to reality?
What if you could learn how to design our future buildings?
Building Our Future invites high school students to explore the artistic and technical aspects of designing high-performance buildings. This five-day overnight camp will feature experiences curated by architectural engineering professors representing specializations in structural, construction, mechanical, and lighting design.
Why Architectural Engineering?
- Enhance the built environment
- Improve our well-being
- Contribute to a sustainable future
Camp Highlights
- Learn from top design experts
- Tour historical architecture
- Apply light to reshape the spaces around you
- Get hands-on with the next generation of sustainable building technologies
Experience Campus Life
- Stay in campus residence halls
- Eat in campus dining halls
- Explore Penn State favorites, including ice cream from the world-famous Berkey Creamery
For more information about registration, please contact psuconferences@psu.edu. Contact J Mundinger at jjm565@psu.edu with all other questions.
- Who: High school students ages 15+
- When: July 14–18, 2025
- Where: Penn State University Park
- Cost: $1,150
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