2014 年夏天，一个基于岛屿的生态系统和移动栖息地，也称为湿地，将在费城的特拉华河上启动。Wetland 由一位名叫Mary Mattingly的纽约市艺术家创立。湿地将促进艺术、社区、可持续生活和环境技术。湿地驳船将为艺术家提供短期住所，以及举办教育活动的场所。湿地的目标之一是展示一种资源分散的相互依存生活模式。这将通过在当地种植一定比例的食物、利用太阳能发电以及在现场收集、净化和储存水来实现。
2013 年秋季 ENGR215
ENGR215 设计导论的 2013 秋季学期与 Mary Mattingly 和 WetLand 合作，在 2014 年夏季为漂浮在特拉华河上的岛屿生态系统和移动栖息地研究、设计和建造可持续项目。
伙伴关系
Partnerships are an essential element of the WetLand project, as they signify a meaningful connection to and buy-in from the community. In addition to a partner in education with whom we will develop an internship component, potential partners include: the Philadelphia Water Department, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation the U.S. Coast Guard, local neighborhood civic associations, as well as Philadelphia's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy. Partnering with non-arts organizations will not only give Live Arts/Fringe access to new audiences and resources, but also provide their expert perspective on the topics of water conservation and sustainable living.