portfolio2O1O amanda thornton designing with our earth in mind
brunelli
residence
eat
your garden...
planting an
edible garden
has multiple
benefits.
this leads to
healthier
produce in the home,
less
consumption of toxic chemicals and a
stronger sense of connection with the food you
consume.
3
pulaski
street
pla
plants rooftops...
on the utilizing
roof gardens
reduces the thus,
albedo rate
minimizing the
heat island effect. it also helps bring down energy costs to help
reduce our
carbon footprint on the
za
planet.
5
every counts...
drop
toilet
flushing and
irrigation is supplied by captured
rainwater.
the slanted roofs
funnel
rainwater into the courtyard where it is met by
mini
bogs that assist the filtration system. overflow from an intricate
ground
above
pipe system
pours into the underground
cistern.
winterville
train
s
tation
7
classic
city
commo
ons
increase
percolation `rates... installing
porous
paving
helps
reduce runoff and cleans the water before it hits the
water table.
this will also help keep our
rivers and drinking water clean. when a fountain is installed, use the
collected rain for the main water supply.
9
walk
around town...
sustainable urban design is about putting the
pedestrian first, public transportation second and the car third.
walk-
able communities promote better
health, cleaner
air and a stronger sense of place.
hancock
avenue
re
evival
project
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amanda thornton, student ASLA
770.715.1473
seeking education UGA YHC employment
amandainezthornton@gmail.com
an entry level position that will allow me to creativly apply my education in Landscape Architecture. at the following schools prepared me for my career:
University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Expected: May 2010
Young Harris College in Young Harris, Georgia Associates of Liberal Arts, Achieved: May 2006 during college has consisted of:
Thorntree Properties in Watkinville, Georgia
Since October 2009, I have been the office manager. My duties entail showing properties, managing rental income and property upkeep. CONTACT: Nona Thornton (706) 769-7300
UGA Archway Partnership in Americus, Georgia
During the summer of 2009, I intered as a design consultant. Together we completed numberous designs for the City of Americus and Sumter County. CONTACT: Barbara Grogan (229) 938-9385
Joann’s Fabrics & Crafts in Athens, Georgia
From October 2006 to October 2009, I worked as a fabric assistant. I was responisble for organizing the fabric and maintaing superior customer service. CONTACT: Martha Kacmar (706) 725-9402
skills
I have developed for my career are:
HAND
DIGITAL Auto CAD
Microsoft Office
Pencil
Adobe InDesign
Google SketchUp
Marker
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe PDF
Colored Pencil
ArcMap - GIS
Pen
activities
during college has consisted of:
Delta Epsilon Iota at The University of Georiga Since January 2009, I have been a member at large in this National Academic Honors Society.
Phi Delta Sorority at Young Harris College
From January 2005 to May 2006, I served at the President. Together we were involved in community service and fund raising activites. I was also nominated Greek Goddess of 2006.
Student Activites Board at Young Harris College.
From August 2005 to May 2006, together we organized student and community activities such as the Fall and Spring Festivals. Additional professional and personal references avaliable upon request.