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identifying and solving
REAL ESTATE’S MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES
The Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation is dedicated to advancing the real estate industry through cross-disciplinary collaboration and education. Connecting industry experts with Penn State’s world-class interdisciplinary research institutes and academic colleges that intersect with real estate, we strive to identify and develop new solutions that improve the built environment, enhance the well-being of its occupants, and support sustainable development.
research & Tech commercialization
Supporting Penn State’s top researchers to explore new concepts, methodologies, and technologies related to the built environment and the translation of these discoveries into commercialization opportunities.
industry collaborations
Working closely with stakeholders such as real estate developers, architects, engineers, corporations, and researchers to exchange ideas and insights to take our cutting edge research and translate it to the world around us.
education & training
Disseminating the Institute’s findings and insights to the broader community through training programs, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
WE ARE INNOVATORS
Our goal is to partner with Penn State’s interdisciplinary institutes and academic colleges to advance the University strategic priorities
Promote innovation
with research partners by developing new solutions, sharing knowledge and insights with industry partners, and advocating for policies that support innovation
Support sustainability research
that develops new materials, systems, and technologies that reduce environmental impact and improve the energy efficiency of buildings
Enhance the built environment
by improving the safety and comfort of buildings, promoting social inclusion, and supporting economic development in the surrounding community.
Educate the next generation
through training programs, offering internships and apprenticeships, and supporting research by students and early-career researchers.
About Peter Cocoziello
A 1973 Penn State graduate with a degree in finance from the Smeal College of Business, Peter is the founder, president, and CEO of Advance Realty Investors, a New Jersey-based real estate development, investment, and management company. Since its inception, Advance has developed or acquired more than 20 million square feet of commercial, residential, and mixed-use industrial projects. He currently serves on the Board of Visitors in the Smeal College of Business and on the Advisory Board of the Borrelli Institute for Real Estate Studies.
Philanthropic Opportunities
Support the Future of Real Estate
To support the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation, please contact Heather Winfield at hbw11@psu.edu.
Office Location
123 S. Burrowes St., State College, PA 16801
cocoziello@psu.edu