Penn Whitlow is currently in his fifth year in the Architectural Engineering program at The Pennsylvania State University.  Although this curriculum studies all types of building engineering, Penn has chosen to specialize in architectural lighting and electrical design.  In May of 2017, he will graduate with an Integrated Bachelor/Master of Architectural Engineering degree.  Within the program, Penn is actively involved in the Penn State student chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society.

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Penn's summer work experience has expanded upon the holisitc education he has received at Penn State.  It has included an internship learning the importance of design coordination as an engineer at Holder Construction Company in Washington, D.C. as well as a design internship focused on the artistic and technical nuances of architectural lighting design with Lam Partners in Cambridge, MA.  In the summer before his 4th year, Penn was fortunate to be able to travel and pursue international studies in Hong Kong and China.  This program included a certificate from the Tsinghua School of International Construction in Beijing, China and coursework through the Hong Kong University Faculty of Architecture. 

Currently, Penn is particularly interested in advancements in sustainable and energy saving design techniques.  This includes everything from maximizing daylighting design in buildings to smarter workflow and design integration methods.

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Outside of design, Penn is emotionally involved in the win-loss record of the Penn State football team and enjoys finding secluded places to hang his hammock on away game weekends.