EIke A. Kaiser f^aster's Candidate Landscape A r c h i t e c t u r e
Growing up, I was fortunate enough to travel throughout Europe to visit my extended family I recognized early on that European towns and communities have a strong sense of place and connection to the land. As an undergraduate I studied biology as a naturalist. Though this field addressed people's impact on their
1 Riddick Lot Design—Model and elevation of design concept for housing and a mixed use plaza. Design Partners: Heidi Shifrin and Jessica Godwin (Masters Candidates Architecture), and Mandy Phillips (BLA Candidate)
environment, it did not offer solutions to how people and their surrounding environment could co-exist. I chose to pursue a master's in landscape architecture because it provides me with a creative approach for designing with a sense of place while integrating and preserving our natural and cultural landscapes. The projects I have enjoyed most have been designed in collaboration with architecture and horticulture students because each discipline's contribution creates a more holistic and integrated design.
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2 Yates Mill County Park—Educational Resource Center emphasizing sustainable design and use of native plant communities to attract wildlife. Design Partner: Phyllis Richardson (BS in THL)
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