Time: 10:00-11:00am
Room: Young Hall 2200
Introduction to the Profession: What is Landscape Architecture?
Today's landscape architects are artists, scientists, and environmentalists who balance the beauty of nature with the aesthetics of architectural design and social concerns such as sustainability. Learn what is involved in becoming a licensed landscape architect.
Panelists: Don Marquardt, Chair, Landscape Architect; James Pickel, Landscape Architect (MIG, Inc.); Patrick Reynolds, Landscape Architect (City of Culver City)
Time: 11:15-12:15
Room: Young Hall 2200
The Design Process and Creativity in the Landscape
Good design means creating aesthetic spaces for people to enjoy and enrich their quality of lives, while at the same time improving the environment. Explore key facets of the design process, strategies for designing unique outdoor spaces, and ways to develop your own design philosophy.
Panelists: Karen Adnoff, Chair, Landscape Architect (OLEA Landscape Architecture); Duane Border (Melendrez); Robert McMahon, Landscape Architect (rma design)
Time: 1:15-2:15pm
Room: Young Hall 2200
The Science of Landscape Architecture
In addition to the aesthetics of design, landscape architects need a broad knowledge of and rigorous skills in engineering to transform their ideas into something real. This session delves into the technical aspects of sustainability and building green with plant materials, lighting, and water.
Panelists: Rebecca Schwaner, Chair, Associate (Campbell and Campbell); Perla Arquieta, Landscape Architect (County of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation); Karen Adnoff (OLEA Landscape Architecture)
Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Room: Young Hall 2200
Landscape Architecture's Bright Future
Accomplished landscape architects share what it means to be a part of this profession and how it is influencing the enrichment of our communities, enhancing open space systems, restoring cultural and historic landscapes, and shaping major issues of our time, including sustainability and the aging population.
Panelists: Stephanie Psomas, Chair, Landscape Architect (Pamela Burton & Company); Calvin Abe, Landscape Architect (Ah'be' Landscape Architects); Paul Comstock, Landscape Architect (Comstock Studio, Valley Crest Design Group)