Yadan Luo

Yadan Luo is a Lecturer in the Landscape Architecture Department at the Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Creative Director of YHLAB and has over 10 years of professional experience in urban and landscape architecture design across the US and China. His work spans projects like Philadelphia 30th Street Station Planning, New York's Pier 26, and Google's Bay View Campus. Parallel to practice, he researches 'adaptable streets' and co-teaches courses such as Studio II: Park Design and Media I: Drawing and Visualization.

Education:

• B.A. in Environmental Art Design, Jiangnan University (2007)
• M.L.A., University of Pennsylvania (2015)

Research Focus: Yadan explores how landscape architecture bridges human and natural systems, emphasizing cultural connections to address global environmental challenges. His 'autonomous urbanism' research drives innovative urban design solutions.

Teaching & Collaboration: Teaches at Penn's Weitzman School, Penn State University, and China Central Academy of Fine Arts. Believes in interdisciplinary approaches to urban design.

Labs/Teams: Leads YHLAB, a design studio integrating practice, research, and education.