Nicholas Pevzner

Nicholas Pevzner is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Weitzman School of Design, specializing in Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning. He is also a Faculty Fellow at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. His work bridges ecological systems, energy landscapes, and climate policy, focusing on decarbonization strategies and spatial justice. Pevzner teaches design studios and courses on urban ecology, urban design, and energy systems history.

Education: M.L.A. from University of Pennsylvania (2009), B.Arch. from Cooper Union (2005).

Research interests include energy transitions in contested landscapes, urban infrastructure resilience, and the intersection of ecological systems with cultural narratives. Recent projects explore wildfire management in the American West and renewable energy infrastructure design. He co-edits Scenario Journal, a platform for interdisciplinary design-ecology conversations.

Pevzner's publications span topics like urban silviculture, green city density, and energy democracy. His work often addresses the spatial implications of climate policy and the socio-cultural dimensions of infrastructure development.