Patrick Hoffman

Current

• Vice President for Product Development at Drexel Smart House
• Co-Founder, Editor at Philalog
• Co-Chair, Community Committee at Drexel Green

Past

• Interim Chair, Finances Committee at Drexel Smart House
• Chair, Design Committee at Drexel Smart House
• Co-Founder at Ecohere Networks

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Education

• Drexel University

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Connections

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Industry

Architecture & Planning

Patrick Hoffman’s Summary

I am a designer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. I currently attend Drexel University, where my academics focus on Architecture and the Social Study of Science and Technology. In addition to my academic studies, I currently serve as the Vice President for Product Development at Drexel Smart House, and as a Chair of the Community Committee for Drexel Green.

I have worked as an architectural intern with John Milner Architects in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and as a staff architect with Agoos/Lovera Architects in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

I agree with Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Architecture needs to be a direct representation of the needs and beliefs of man at the time of its creation. Today, Architecture must reflect both the history of the built environment and the history of man. Architecture must respect our natural and built environments by embracing conservation and preservation practice. Architectural design should be innovative so that the resulting Architecture enhances and enriches the environment and social awareness of the community.

As an active member of the Greater Philadelphia community, I volunteer my time to the efforts of both the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) and to the Community Design Collaborative (CDC).

I am a person of passion and energy and an eternal optimist. I am now applying my knowledge and passions to promoting open innovation within the community that creates, maintains, and uses humanity's buildings and infrastructure.

Patrick Hoffman’s Specialties:

Data Analysis, Trend Derivation, Negotiations, Branding, Analytical Design, Historic Preservation & Restoration, Writing, Marketing, Interface Design, History of Science and Technology, Social Analysis, Urban Fabric Analysis, Debate, Visual Communications, etc. (I am always learning more and always refining my expertise).

Patrick Hoffman’s Education

• Drexel University

  B. Architecture [2010], M.S. Science Technology and Society [2011] , Architecture, History, Political Science, Science Technology and Society , 2004 — 2011 (expected)

  Activities and Societies:

  Intramural Soccer, National Smart Living Association, American Institute of Architecture Students, Drexel Architecture Society, Drexel Smart House, Drexel Green, Community Design Collaborative, Philalog, VeloCity, Drexel Entrepreneurs

Additional Information

Patrick Hoffman’s Interests:

Ecologically Sensitive Design, Economics, Political Theory, History of the Automobile, History of Technology, Building Systems, Graphic Design, Management Theory, Educational Systems and Theories, Multiple Intelligences, Psychology, Infrastructure Planning, Operations Management, Writing, Photography, Graphic Media, Urbania, cycling, transportation

Patrick Hoffman’s Honors:

2nd Place, Design Development - Drexel Smart House (2008)
1st Place, Schemati c Design - Drexel Smart House (2007)
1st Place, Design/Build of Bike Shelter - Drexel University (2007)
7th Congressional District Student/Athlete Award (2004)
Honor and Merit Awards - Nati onal Forensic League (2004)
2nd Place, Parliamentary Debate - MLK Jr State Speech and Debate Tournament (2004)