The application of precast concrete, delivered in lecture, precedent, and applied design activities fits within broader architecture curricula goals and gives faculty the opportunity to refine existing courses. Lectures in construction and technology case-studies, delivered in the first two years study will be augmented, while technical seminars and design studios offered in the third and final year will be reimagined to give students more immediate opportunities to work with the material.

The PCI Foundation grant:

• Impacts 80 graduate students on an annual basis, 30 of those students have the ability to work directly with the material and our industry partner. 
• Creates new course content including graduate lectures, seminars and design studios. 
• An annual PCI Symposium is proposed to bring faculty from top ranked architecture schools to share their experiences with curriculum, industry partnership success, and student accomplishments.

"The Matter, Making, and Testing Seminar has truly been one of the most informative and instructive courses I have taken throughout my collegiate education. While all the course I have taken while at the University of Pennsylvania have been informative and useful, this precast seminar went above and beyond, bringing real-life design collaboration and fabrication skills to the table." – Lisa Kay Knust, UPenn M.ARCH candidate 2022