Department · vaiu-arc-land-*
Design of landscapes from gardens to regions: ecological design, planting and landform, urban landscapes, and landscape planning for climate and water.
Research areas
Faculty directory
Department chair · Landscape Design & Theory
Prof. Talia Grimm
Landscape design studio, landscape history and theory, and representation and site interpretation.
Professor · Landscape Ecology
Prof. Amara Thalo
Applied ecology for designers, habitat restoration and biodiversity, and ecosystem services in design.
Professor · Urban Landscapes & Public Realm
Prof. Emre Gale
Parks and open space systems, streetscapes and waterfronts, and landscape urbanism.
Professor · Water & Climate Adaptation
Prof. Ismael Perrin
Green-blue infrastructure, stormwater and flood-adaptive design, and coastal resilience landscapes.
Professor · Planting Design & Horticulture
Prof. Sujin Selby
Planting design and plant communities, soils and landscape construction, and maintenance and landscape performance.
Professor · Regional Landscape Planning
Prof. Niko Calder
Large-landscape and regional planning, geodesign and landscape GIS, and cultural landscapes and land stewardship.
