Peder Anker
@pederanker.bsky.social
Professor at New York University
The unboxing of a new paperback edition of my From Bauhaus to Ecohouse. More than fifteen years after its publication, the book continues to sell steadily, particularly as an introduction to courses in the history, theory, and practice of sustainable architecture and design.
September 21, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The unboxing of a new paperback edition of my From Bauhaus to Ecohouse. More than fifteen years after its publication, the book continues to sell steadily, particularly as an introduction to courses in the history, theory, and practice of sustainable architecture and design.
Of all the beings from the underworld, the Huldra is perhaps the most perplexing and frightening as she inhabits the shadowy space between virtue and wickedness, harmony and chaos.
I've an essay “Huldra: The Spirit of the Forest” in Steinar Jakobsen: Remake, Remodel, Rewind.
I've an essay “Huldra: The Spirit of the Forest” in Steinar Jakobsen: Remake, Remodel, Rewind.
September 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Of all the beings from the underworld, the Huldra is perhaps the most perplexing and frightening as she inhabits the shadowy space between virtue and wickedness, harmony and chaos.
I've an essay “Huldra: The Spirit of the Forest” in Steinar Jakobsen: Remake, Remodel, Rewind.
I've an essay “Huldra: The Spirit of the Forest” in Steinar Jakobsen: Remake, Remodel, Rewind.
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Did you know that the bikini—as in the bathing suit—was named after Bikini Atoll, the site of the first public test of nuclear bomb by the US in WII? NYU Gallatin professor Peder Anker's new book explores the lesser-known history of the bomb, including its often disturbing influence on culture:
Gallatin Professor Wants the Oppenheimer Narrative To Go Up in Smoke
In his new book, Peder Anker offers an alternative perspective on the history surrounding the atomic bomb
www.nyu.edu
April 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Did you know that the bikini—as in the bathing suit—was named after Bikini Atoll, the site of the first public test of nuclear bomb by the US in WII? NYU Gallatin professor Peder Anker's new book explores the lesser-known history of the bomb, including its often disturbing influence on culture:
I’m in New York University’s science magazine Scope as a “kelp keeper”. Your one page summer read.
July 23, 2026 at 8:29 AM
I’m in New York University’s science magazine Scope as a “kelp keeper”. Your one page summer read.
Holiday Special! I’m out with puppet play about Donald Trump, environmentalism, and racism in Oklahoma.
Frack Off!: A Puppet Play|Paperback
Frack Off! unfolds amid one of the most volatile moments in recent American politics, the 2016 Trump campaign, when disbelief, exhilaration, outrage, and amusement collided. As the MAGA movement surge...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Holiday Special! I’m out with puppet play about Donald Trump, environmentalism, and racism in Oklahoma.
Proud to be in this volume
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Proud to be in this volume
Foreleser om international arkitektur i Oslo mandag. www.aho.no/aho-80-arsju...
AHO i verden – forelesning av Peder Anker – Arkitektur- og designhøgskolen i Oslo (AHO)
Hvordan kan kommende arkitekter ved AHO omfavne hele verden når de tegner? Bør de tenke på hele verden i sitt design?
www.aho.no
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Foreleser om international arkitektur i Oslo mandag. www.aho.no/aho-80-arsju...
I’m part of the team at @terreform.bsky.social finding ways to repurposing the decommissioned Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center barge in New York City. Join us at www.bargebooster.org
August 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I’m part of the team at @terreform.bsky.social finding ways to repurposing the decommissioned Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center barge in New York City. Join us at www.bargebooster.org
I’m in @nyamnews.bsky.social being interviewed about African Americans and the atomic bomb. amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/07...
Understanding the narrative 80 Years Later: African Americans and the A-bomb
Science historian Peder Anker’s book brings to light the stories of African Americans and others affected by the atomic bomb.
amsterdamnews.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I’m in @nyamnews.bsky.social being interviewed about African Americans and the atomic bomb. amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/07...
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Many narrators continue to portray Oppenheimer as the father of the atomic bomb. But crediting him was part of a strategy to make nuclear weapons look like an unambiguous force of good—not of evil, writes @pederanker.bsky.social.
"General Groves invented the Atomic Bomb, not Oppenheimer." ⬇️
"General Groves invented the Atomic Bomb, not Oppenheimer." ⬇️
General Groves invented the Atomic Bomb, not Oppenheimer
Many narrators continue to portray Oppenheimer as the father of the atomic bomb. But crediting him was part of a strategy to make nuclear weapons look like an unambiguous force of good—not of evil.
thebulletin.org
July 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Many narrators continue to portray Oppenheimer as the father of the atomic bomb. But crediting him was part of a strategy to make nuclear weapons look like an unambiguous force of good—not of evil, writes @pederanker.bsky.social.
"General Groves invented the Atomic Bomb, not Oppenheimer." ⬇️
"General Groves invented the Atomic Bomb, not Oppenheimer." ⬇️
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In a second essay, @pederanker.bsky.social argues that Oppenheimer was being used by US officials as part of a strategy to make nuclear weapons look like an unambiguous force of good—not of evil.
(2/2)
thebulletin.org/2025/07/gene...
#Oppenheimer #Groves #80thAnniversary #nukesky
(2/2)
thebulletin.org/2025/07/gene...
#Oppenheimer #Groves #80thAnniversary #nukesky
General Groves invented the Atomic Bomb, not Oppenheimer
Many narrators continue to portray Oppenheimer as the father of the atomic bomb. But crediting him was part of a strategy to make nuclear weapons look like an unambiguous force of good—not of evil.
thebulletin.org
July 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
In a second essay, @pederanker.bsky.social argues that Oppenheimer was being used by US officials as part of a strategy to make nuclear weapons look like an unambiguous force of good—not of evil.
(2/2)
thebulletin.org/2025/07/gene...
#Oppenheimer #Groves #80thAnniversary #nukesky
(2/2)
thebulletin.org/2025/07/gene...
#Oppenheimer #Groves #80thAnniversary #nukesky
Our Coding Plants project may save the world, according to BBC. Currently on display at the Architecture Biennale in Venice.
June 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Our Coding Plants project may save the world, according to BBC. Currently on display at the Architecture Biennale in Venice.
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The environmental humanities finalists include books by @benspky.bsky.social, Joanna Page, @cameliadewan.bsky.social, @pederanker.bsky.social, & Mauro José Caraccioli
@ucpress.bsky.social @openbookpublish.bsky.social @uwapress.bsky.social @cambridgeup.bsky.social @floridapress.bsky.social
@ucpress.bsky.social @openbookpublish.bsky.social @uwapress.bsky.social @cambridgeup.bsky.social @floridapress.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The environmental humanities finalists include books by @benspky.bsky.social, Joanna Page, @cameliadewan.bsky.social, @pederanker.bsky.social, & Mauro José Caraccioli
@ucpress.bsky.social @openbookpublish.bsky.social @uwapress.bsky.social @cambridgeup.bsky.social @floridapress.bsky.social
@ucpress.bsky.social @openbookpublish.bsky.social @uwapress.bsky.social @cambridgeup.bsky.social @floridapress.bsky.social
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If civilization collapses, how do we preserve our heritage? The ocean has the answer. “Coding Plants” is a #BlueHumanities art-science project that turns Kelp DNA into a living archive of human knowledge. @stevementz.bsky.social
@pederanker.bsky.social
www.terreform.org/venice #publichuamnities
@pederanker.bsky.social
www.terreform.org/venice #publichuamnities
May 13, 2025 at 6:51 AM
If civilization collapses, how do we preserve our heritage? The ocean has the answer. “Coding Plants” is a #BlueHumanities art-science project that turns Kelp DNA into a living archive of human knowledge. @stevementz.bsky.social
@pederanker.bsky.social
www.terreform.org/venice #publichuamnities
@pederanker.bsky.social
www.terreform.org/venice #publichuamnities
I’m at the Architecture Biennale in Venice with the Terreform ONE team. Opening today.
May 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I’m at the Architecture Biennale in Venice with the Terreform ONE team. Opening today.
Gallatin Professor Wants the Oppenheimer Narrative Up in Smoke. In his new book, Peder Anker offers alternative perspective on the history surrounding the atomic bomb
www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...
www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...
Gallatin Professor Wants the Oppenheimer Narrative Up in Smoke
In his new book, Peder Anker offers alternative perspective on the history surrounding the atomic bomb
www.nyu.edu
April 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Gallatin Professor Wants the Oppenheimer Narrative Up in Smoke. In his new book, Peder Anker offers alternative perspective on the history surrounding the atomic bomb
www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...
www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...
I'm in the local NYU news:
"The Biennale Architettura is often heralded as the most prestigious event in architecture and design, bringing together the brightest minds to present groundbreaking ideas."
"The Biennale Architettura is often heralded as the most prestigious event in architecture and design, bringing together the brightest minds to present groundbreaking ideas."
Anker and Joachim Set To Participate in Biennale Architettura 2025
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NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study
gallatin.nyu.edu
April 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I'm in the local NYU news:
"The Biennale Architettura is often heralded as the most prestigious event in architecture and design, bringing together the brightest minds to present groundbreaking ideas."
"The Biennale Architettura is often heralded as the most prestigious event in architecture and design, bringing together the brightest minds to present groundbreaking ideas."
Learn about the trail of nuclear suffering. Miranda Melcher is interviewing me about my new book #nuclearbombs @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social
newbooksnetwork.com/for-the-love...
newbooksnetwork.com/for-the-love...
March 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Learn about the trail of nuclear suffering. Miranda Melcher is interviewing me about my new book #nuclearbombs @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social
newbooksnetwork.com/for-the-love...
newbooksnetwork.com/for-the-love...
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