This document contains a portfolio and resume for Joseph A. Galuska, a landscape architect. It includes sections describing various projects including residential designs, planting designs, and sustainable site designs. One highlighted project is the design of the second phase of an apartment complex in Pittsburgh that included a market analysis, site design, and construction cost estimate. The portfolio provides examples of Galuska's professional work and qualifications.
Annotated slide show with exterior and interior images of the green headquarters of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation located at 343 Second St., Los Altos, California. The building was designed with a NetZero energy goal of producing at least as much power as it consumes each year. Its technological and structural features come together with a beautiful, functional design to create a workspace that is good for the planet and for the Foundation's employees. Through its energy-, water- and resource-conserving characteristics, the building has been awarded LEED® Platinum (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
Sustainable Landscape Design by Joni L Janecki & Assoc.packard343comm
This slide show describes the landscape design for the Packard Foundation's green headquarters. It includes a description of the goals, strategies and choices made to ensure water efficiency and water stewardship. The presentation includes photographs, landscape plans and plant choices (90% of plantings are native to California) and describes the rainwater recapture system.
Basemap creation using PowerPoint as a design tool in combination with GIS services, the final slides are getting into flow analysis, still a work in progress
The document appears to be a site assessment and design plan for a property located at Parkwalk Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio. It includes a map of the property with topographic lines, existing vegetation and structures. The map legend defines various zones including annual gardens, perennial gardens, trees, a deck, terrace walls and swales. The document also contains sections assessing climate, landform, water, legal issues, access, vegetation and wildlife, microclimate, buildings and infrastructure, zones of use, soil and aesthetics of the property to inform the design of permaculture gardens and plantings. Phased plans are outlined for the initial vegetable garden, and subsequent additions of raspberries, grapes and gooseberries.
IL: Case Studey of Challenges and Success of Rain GardensSotirakou964
The document discusses two infiltration BMP projects in the City of Rock Island: a native prairie detention basin and a residential rain garden program. It outlines the design, construction, maintenance challenges and successes of each project. Some key challenges were neighbor objections, contractor issues, and lack of funding/staffing. Successes included improved stormwater management, increased biodiversity and wildlife, and public education benefits. Over 175 rain gardens have been installed to date with ongoing participation.
Bioaesthetic planning involves beautifying an area through the conscious planting of ornamental flowering trees, shrubs, and development of nature parks and bird sanctuaries. It aims to decorate public spaces like roads, parks, and buildings with colorful flowering plants. Master bioaesthetic planners paint the landscape of a country with vibrant colors using beautiful plants. Their work provides environmental, economic, aesthetic and ecological benefits.
The document provides an agenda and speaker information for the Perennial Plant Association MidAtlantic Regional Symposium on February 28, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. The agenda includes presentations on selecting superior perennial cultivars, using found objects in garden design, proven perennial plants, incorporating tropical plants, and modeling regional landscape design. Four speakers are featured: Paul Westervelt, Jason Reeves, Chuck Hinkle, and Donald Pell. Registration information and fees are provided at the end.
Three landscape designers in Auckland, New Zealand are thriving in the garden design scene. As urban density increases, gardens are becoming more essential for outdoor living. Homeowners are investing more in smaller gardens. The designers - Trish Bartleet, Robin Shafer, and an unnamed third designer - have adapted to changing demands. Bartleet uses bold colors, geometry, and sculptural plants. Shafer employs minimalist hardscaping and structural planting. Both designers create high-quality projects for residential and commercial clients.
Annotated slide show with exterior and interior images of the green headquarters of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation located at 343 Second St., Los Altos, California. The building was designed with a NetZero energy goal of producing at least as much power as it consumes each year. Its technological and structural features come together with a beautiful, functional design to create a workspace that is good for the planet and for the Foundation's employees. Through its energy-, water- and resource-conserving characteristics, the building has been awarded LEED® Platinum (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
Sustainable Landscape Design by Joni L Janecki & Assoc.packard343comm
This slide show describes the landscape design for the Packard Foundation's green headquarters. It includes a description of the goals, strategies and choices made to ensure water efficiency and water stewardship. The presentation includes photographs, landscape plans and plant choices (90% of plantings are native to California) and describes the rainwater recapture system.
Basemap creation using PowerPoint as a design tool in combination with GIS services, the final slides are getting into flow analysis, still a work in progress
The document appears to be a site assessment and design plan for a property located at Parkwalk Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio. It includes a map of the property with topographic lines, existing vegetation and structures. The map legend defines various zones including annual gardens, perennial gardens, trees, a deck, terrace walls and swales. The document also contains sections assessing climate, landform, water, legal issues, access, vegetation and wildlife, microclimate, buildings and infrastructure, zones of use, soil and aesthetics of the property to inform the design of permaculture gardens and plantings. Phased plans are outlined for the initial vegetable garden, and subsequent additions of raspberries, grapes and gooseberries.
IL: Case Studey of Challenges and Success of Rain GardensSotirakou964
The document discusses two infiltration BMP projects in the City of Rock Island: a native prairie detention basin and a residential rain garden program. It outlines the design, construction, maintenance challenges and successes of each project. Some key challenges were neighbor objections, contractor issues, and lack of funding/staffing. Successes included improved stormwater management, increased biodiversity and wildlife, and public education benefits. Over 175 rain gardens have been installed to date with ongoing participation.
Bioaesthetic planning involves beautifying an area through the conscious planting of ornamental flowering trees, shrubs, and development of nature parks and bird sanctuaries. It aims to decorate public spaces like roads, parks, and buildings with colorful flowering plants. Master bioaesthetic planners paint the landscape of a country with vibrant colors using beautiful plants. Their work provides environmental, economic, aesthetic and ecological benefits.
The document provides an agenda and speaker information for the Perennial Plant Association MidAtlantic Regional Symposium on February 28, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. The agenda includes presentations on selecting superior perennial cultivars, using found objects in garden design, proven perennial plants, incorporating tropical plants, and modeling regional landscape design. Four speakers are featured: Paul Westervelt, Jason Reeves, Chuck Hinkle, and Donald Pell. Registration information and fees are provided at the end.
Three landscape designers in Auckland, New Zealand are thriving in the garden design scene. As urban density increases, gardens are becoming more essential for outdoor living. Homeowners are investing more in smaller gardens. The designers - Trish Bartleet, Robin Shafer, and an unnamed third designer - have adapted to changing demands. Bartleet uses bold colors, geometry, and sculptural plants. Shafer employs minimalist hardscaping and structural planting. Both designers create high-quality projects for residential and commercial clients.
The document describes the landscaping design of an MBA block building. It discusses various landscaping elements at the building entrance, courtyard, exterior, and interior courtyard. Trees, plants, pathways, and seating areas are used to create an informal setting and provide shade. The landscaping aims to reduce noise levels and temperatures while connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Roof gardens, green walls, and hydroponics are also mentioned as landscape design approaches for the building.
The presentation is based on interior landscaping and it's importance in the 21st century. The presentation is based on the interior construction of Stepping Park House, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
This document provides guidance on urban landscaping and landscaping of various areas. It discusses how landscaping can beautify and improve cities, public buildings, educational institutes, factories, and small home grounds. For cities, it recommends planting trees along roads for shade and beauty. Parks are described as the "lungs of cities" and should include trees, lawns, and amenities. Specific trees are listed as suitable for different landscaping purposes. Overall, the document stresses the importance of proper landscaping planning and design.
David Asbury owns and operates several organic farms in Colorado, including Full Circle Farms and Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch. He recently purchased Strawberry Hill Farm, a five-acre property that had been neglected. The mission is to design an organic commercial apple orchard on the property that includes soil-enriching plants and creates a regenerative environment for people, wildlife, and plants. The design divides the property into zones, with Zone 1 focusing on the area around the house, adding landscaping for outdoor living spaces, drainage solutions, and noise buffers to address challenges from the nearby highway.
The document discusses Singapore's efforts over the past 50 years to become a "City in a Garden" through ambitious plans for "skyrise greenery" that integrate horticulture and architecture vertically. It provides several examples of high-rise buildings in Singapore that feature sky gardens, green walls, and dense planting, describing the environmental and aesthetic benefits. These include One George Street which has sky gardens on multiple floors, PARKROYAL hotel with its four-story terraced gardens, and Marina Bay Sands' 200m high Skypark housing plants that can withstand the wind at such a height.
The document contains information about Joseph Galuska's landscape architecture portfolio, including residential design projects, a rain garden design for stormwater management, and a planting design for the Rachel Carson Garden. It also includes biographical information about Joseph Galuska's education, work experience, technical skills, organizations, and references.
The document is a portfolio from landscape architect J. Christopher Ray showcasing several of his design projects. It includes summaries of a scattered site urban infill redevelopment in Hazelwood that incorporates new pedestrian pathways, a design for a living wall at UPMC Mercy Hospital using a double helix pattern, and a master plan for a 59-acre site in Cranberry Township featuring mixed-use development organized around preserved green spaces. The portfolio demonstrates Ray's focus on connecting spaces to their contexts and users through thoughtful forms and arrangements.
Jessica Andersen - a portfolio of landscape architectureJessica Andersen
The document appears to be a portfolio for a landscape architect named Jessica Andersen. It includes images and descriptions of several of her projects, which are primarily in healthcare, education, and public spaces. Her experience includes designing therapy gardens, campus master plans, memorial spaces, and stormwater management solutions. The portfolio demonstrates her skills in design, site planning, and creating sustainable landscapes that enhance user experience.
The document provides information about J. Christopher Ray's landscape architecture portfolio. It includes a design philosophy statement emphasizing the importance of connecting form and function with users and nature. It then summarizes several of Ray's design projects from graduate school focusing on urban infill, community parks, and campus site designs. The projects aimed to create harmony and inspire users through thoughtful arrangements of space, vegetation and materials.
Eric Wilmot is a landscape architect with several projects in his portfolio including masterplanning Daylesford Abbey, an 80-acre religious community, designing a pocket park in North Philadelphia, and designing a roof garden for the Temple Ambler campus. His Daylesford Abbey masterplan connected site elements, added hermitage cabins and a columbarium, and incorporated an amphitheater. For the pocket park, he designed concentric circles reflecting a neighborhood mural and included seating, fountains, and a cafe. His roof garden design for Temple Ambler explored the building's infrastructure to place plantings and programmed spaces like a sunroom.
The document provides a portfolio summary for Jake Hamilton's landscape architecture work. It includes 7 sections covering different project types: healthcare design, residential design, planting design, arboretum master planning, GIS analysis, metropolitan design, and site planning. Each section includes 1-3 project examples with images and brief descriptions of Jake's role and work completed.
This document provides an overview of plantation design and plant selection. It discusses the history of viewing plants as living things worthy of respect. It outlines basic principles for plantation design, such as considering maintenance needs, site conditions, and plant requirements. The document also details steps for creating a planting design, including evaluating the functional and aesthetic characteristics of plants. It provides information on using trees, shrubs, and other plants to create spaces, block views, and stabilize slopes. Examples of suitable species for different landscape applications are also mentioned.
The document lists several proposed community garden sites in New Orleans, providing the name, neighborhood, host organization, contact name, and a brief description for each garden. The descriptions note the purpose and plans for each garden, including converting a rooftop and empty lots into green spaces, developing a healing herb garden, creating a community garden along a planned bike path, and more. Wishlists are also provided for some gardens, listing needed supplies or improvements.
This document summarizes an urban permaculture design project for the San Francisco Zen Center. It describes the Zen Center's three sites - City Center, Green Gulch Farm, and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. It then analyzes sectors like sun, wind, water, and wildlife at the City Center site. Several areas of the City Center site are selected for potential design projects - the Laguna Street sidewalk, main courtyard, roof, and side courtyard. Goals, visions, and potential elements are proposed for enhancing each of these areas through permaculture principles like closing resource loops and increasing sustainability. Next steps and challenges for the project are also discussed.
This document summarizes an urban permaculture design project for the San Francisco Zen Center. It describes the Zen Center's three sites - City Center, Green Gulch Farm, and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. It then analyzes sectors like sun, wind, water, and wildlife at the City Center site. Several areas of the City Center site are selected for potential design projects - the Laguna Street sidewalk, main courtyard, roof, and side courtyard. Goals, visions, and potential elements are proposed for enhancing each of these areas in an environmentally sustainable way. Next steps and challenges for the project are also discussed.
The document provides descriptions of several landscape architecture and site design projects by Zhen Feng. They include:
1) The Atlanta Beltline Corridor Design which created a signature public space along reclaimed railroad tracks.
2) The Florida International University Campus Master Plan which reinforced the university's identity through landmarks, precincts, and open spaces.
3) The Panama Entertainment District Master Plan which transformed underutilized land into a mixed-use district connected by a green ribbon park.
1893 39th Street Oakland Landscape Design Presentation Hillary Huang
The document presents a landscape design plan for a residential area at 1853 38th Avenue in Oakland, CA. The objectives are to create a more functional and welcoming community area while improving aesthetics. The design proposes redesigning the parking area, main courtyard, and second courtyard to improve safety, circulation, and add low-maintenance vegetation. This includes adding a playground, seating areas, BBQ deck, and stone paths with plants to provide screening, shade, and color. The final product will be a set of rendered and scaled plans with planting and amenity information.
The document discusses the history and principles of plantation design. It outlines the steps for creating a planting design, which includes considering the site conditions and plant requirements. The document discusses using trees, shrubs, and other plants in architecture design to create spaces, block views, and stabilize slopes. It also provides examples of using trees as specimens, in hedges, alleys and lines in the landscape.
The University of Texas at Arlington installed the first extensive green roof in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2008. The 1000 square foot green roof was researched and designed by professor David Hopman and tests two industry standard roofing systems with different growing media. It includes over 35 native and near-native plant species divided between the two sections. The green roof is proving the viability of extensive green roofs in North Texas and providing data on plant performance through ongoing monitoring over multiple growing seasons.
MAXIMIZING GREEN SPACE IN A BUILDING COMPLEX THROUGH ALTERNATIVE LANDSCAPE DE...Mohammad Salman
This document discusses maximizing green spaces in a building complex through alternative landscape design elements like roof gardens and vertical gardens. It begins with background on the need to incorporate more green spaces in urban environments. It then explores roof gardens and vertical gardens in depth, covering their history, types, components, installation, plant selection, and benefits. Roof gardens can be extensive, intensive, or semi-intensive based on depth of growing medium. Vertical gardens grow plants on walls and facades. Both provide environmental, social, and aesthetic benefits while making use of underutilized vertical and roof spaces.
The document describes the landscaping design of an MBA block building. It discusses various landscaping elements at the building entrance, courtyard, exterior, and interior courtyard. Trees, plants, pathways, and seating areas are used to create an informal setting and provide shade. The landscaping aims to reduce noise levels and temperatures while connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Roof gardens, green walls, and hydroponics are also mentioned as landscape design approaches for the building.
The presentation is based on interior landscaping and it's importance in the 21st century. The presentation is based on the interior construction of Stepping Park House, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
This document provides guidance on urban landscaping and landscaping of various areas. It discusses how landscaping can beautify and improve cities, public buildings, educational institutes, factories, and small home grounds. For cities, it recommends planting trees along roads for shade and beauty. Parks are described as the "lungs of cities" and should include trees, lawns, and amenities. Specific trees are listed as suitable for different landscaping purposes. Overall, the document stresses the importance of proper landscaping planning and design.
David Asbury owns and operates several organic farms in Colorado, including Full Circle Farms and Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch. He recently purchased Strawberry Hill Farm, a five-acre property that had been neglected. The mission is to design an organic commercial apple orchard on the property that includes soil-enriching plants and creates a regenerative environment for people, wildlife, and plants. The design divides the property into zones, with Zone 1 focusing on the area around the house, adding landscaping for outdoor living spaces, drainage solutions, and noise buffers to address challenges from the nearby highway.
The document discusses Singapore's efforts over the past 50 years to become a "City in a Garden" through ambitious plans for "skyrise greenery" that integrate horticulture and architecture vertically. It provides several examples of high-rise buildings in Singapore that feature sky gardens, green walls, and dense planting, describing the environmental and aesthetic benefits. These include One George Street which has sky gardens on multiple floors, PARKROYAL hotel with its four-story terraced gardens, and Marina Bay Sands' 200m high Skypark housing plants that can withstand the wind at such a height.
The document contains information about Joseph Galuska's landscape architecture portfolio, including residential design projects, a rain garden design for stormwater management, and a planting design for the Rachel Carson Garden. It also includes biographical information about Joseph Galuska's education, work experience, technical skills, organizations, and references.
The document is a portfolio from landscape architect J. Christopher Ray showcasing several of his design projects. It includes summaries of a scattered site urban infill redevelopment in Hazelwood that incorporates new pedestrian pathways, a design for a living wall at UPMC Mercy Hospital using a double helix pattern, and a master plan for a 59-acre site in Cranberry Township featuring mixed-use development organized around preserved green spaces. The portfolio demonstrates Ray's focus on connecting spaces to their contexts and users through thoughtful forms and arrangements.
Jessica Andersen - a portfolio of landscape architectureJessica Andersen
The document appears to be a portfolio for a landscape architect named Jessica Andersen. It includes images and descriptions of several of her projects, which are primarily in healthcare, education, and public spaces. Her experience includes designing therapy gardens, campus master plans, memorial spaces, and stormwater management solutions. The portfolio demonstrates her skills in design, site planning, and creating sustainable landscapes that enhance user experience.
The document provides information about J. Christopher Ray's landscape architecture portfolio. It includes a design philosophy statement emphasizing the importance of connecting form and function with users and nature. It then summarizes several of Ray's design projects from graduate school focusing on urban infill, community parks, and campus site designs. The projects aimed to create harmony and inspire users through thoughtful arrangements of space, vegetation and materials.
Eric Wilmot is a landscape architect with several projects in his portfolio including masterplanning Daylesford Abbey, an 80-acre religious community, designing a pocket park in North Philadelphia, and designing a roof garden for the Temple Ambler campus. His Daylesford Abbey masterplan connected site elements, added hermitage cabins and a columbarium, and incorporated an amphitheater. For the pocket park, he designed concentric circles reflecting a neighborhood mural and included seating, fountains, and a cafe. His roof garden design for Temple Ambler explored the building's infrastructure to place plantings and programmed spaces like a sunroom.
The document provides a portfolio summary for Jake Hamilton's landscape architecture work. It includes 7 sections covering different project types: healthcare design, residential design, planting design, arboretum master planning, GIS analysis, metropolitan design, and site planning. Each section includes 1-3 project examples with images and brief descriptions of Jake's role and work completed.
This document provides an overview of plantation design and plant selection. It discusses the history of viewing plants as living things worthy of respect. It outlines basic principles for plantation design, such as considering maintenance needs, site conditions, and plant requirements. The document also details steps for creating a planting design, including evaluating the functional and aesthetic characteristics of plants. It provides information on using trees, shrubs, and other plants to create spaces, block views, and stabilize slopes. Examples of suitable species for different landscape applications are also mentioned.
The document lists several proposed community garden sites in New Orleans, providing the name, neighborhood, host organization, contact name, and a brief description for each garden. The descriptions note the purpose and plans for each garden, including converting a rooftop and empty lots into green spaces, developing a healing herb garden, creating a community garden along a planned bike path, and more. Wishlists are also provided for some gardens, listing needed supplies or improvements.
This document summarizes an urban permaculture design project for the San Francisco Zen Center. It describes the Zen Center's three sites - City Center, Green Gulch Farm, and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. It then analyzes sectors like sun, wind, water, and wildlife at the City Center site. Several areas of the City Center site are selected for potential design projects - the Laguna Street sidewalk, main courtyard, roof, and side courtyard. Goals, visions, and potential elements are proposed for enhancing each of these areas through permaculture principles like closing resource loops and increasing sustainability. Next steps and challenges for the project are also discussed.
This document summarizes an urban permaculture design project for the San Francisco Zen Center. It describes the Zen Center's three sites - City Center, Green Gulch Farm, and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. It then analyzes sectors like sun, wind, water, and wildlife at the City Center site. Several areas of the City Center site are selected for potential design projects - the Laguna Street sidewalk, main courtyard, roof, and side courtyard. Goals, visions, and potential elements are proposed for enhancing each of these areas in an environmentally sustainable way. Next steps and challenges for the project are also discussed.
The document provides descriptions of several landscape architecture and site design projects by Zhen Feng. They include:
1) The Atlanta Beltline Corridor Design which created a signature public space along reclaimed railroad tracks.
2) The Florida International University Campus Master Plan which reinforced the university's identity through landmarks, precincts, and open spaces.
3) The Panama Entertainment District Master Plan which transformed underutilized land into a mixed-use district connected by a green ribbon park.
1893 39th Street Oakland Landscape Design Presentation Hillary Huang
The document presents a landscape design plan for a residential area at 1853 38th Avenue in Oakland, CA. The objectives are to create a more functional and welcoming community area while improving aesthetics. The design proposes redesigning the parking area, main courtyard, and second courtyard to improve safety, circulation, and add low-maintenance vegetation. This includes adding a playground, seating areas, BBQ deck, and stone paths with plants to provide screening, shade, and color. The final product will be a set of rendered and scaled plans with planting and amenity information.
The document discusses the history and principles of plantation design. It outlines the steps for creating a planting design, which includes considering the site conditions and plant requirements. The document discusses using trees, shrubs, and other plants in architecture design to create spaces, block views, and stabilize slopes. It also provides examples of using trees as specimens, in hedges, alleys and lines in the landscape.
The University of Texas at Arlington installed the first extensive green roof in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2008. The 1000 square foot green roof was researched and designed by professor David Hopman and tests two industry standard roofing systems with different growing media. It includes over 35 native and near-native plant species divided between the two sections. The green roof is proving the viability of extensive green roofs in North Texas and providing data on plant performance through ongoing monitoring over multiple growing seasons.
MAXIMIZING GREEN SPACE IN A BUILDING COMPLEX THROUGH ALTERNATIVE LANDSCAPE DE...Mohammad Salman
This document discusses maximizing green spaces in a building complex through alternative landscape design elements like roof gardens and vertical gardens. It begins with background on the need to incorporate more green spaces in urban environments. It then explores roof gardens and vertical gardens in depth, covering their history, types, components, installation, plant selection, and benefits. Roof gardens can be extensive, intensive, or semi-intensive based on depth of growing medium. Vertical gardens grow plants on walls and facades. Both provide environmental, social, and aesthetic benefits while making use of underutilized vertical and roof spaces.
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The Prosperity Candle Company plans to open new offices in Washington D.C. located near public transportation. The building will utilize sustainable features like a green roof, porous pavement, solar panels, and water collection. The company strives to empower women around the world through candle making opportunities.
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This is a landscape architecture portfolio for Ryan Parisi, an undergraduate student at The Pennsylvania State University graduating this spring (May 2014) with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture.
This document provides information on growing California native plants in containers. It discusses choosing appropriate containers based on plant needs, preparing the growing medium, planting, watering and maintaining container plants. Specific information is given on growing Chocolate Lily and Red Monardella in containers, including their natural habitat, characteristics, cultural requirements and potential garden uses. The document emphasizes that growing natives in containers requires more maintenance than in ground but allows customizing conditions for individual plants.
2. TC Table of Contents
“If the road is easy, you’re likely going
the wrong way.”
- Terry Goodkind
BI
PW
RG
PD
RD
SI
Planting Design
Rachel Carson Garden
Independent Study
Rain Garden
Stormwater Management Design
Site Grading Construction Series
Residential Design
Thomas Boulevard
Site Design Series
Sustainable Intergration
Oakhill Phase II Development
Master Land Development Series
Professional Work
Career projects
Work Examples
Biographical Information
Education
Work Experience
3. The feasibility study dictated that due to popula-
tion growth and income of possible tenants that
housing would be the most viable choice.
The feasibility study dictated that housing is
more economical than office space and retail
due to the risk of vacancy rates.Description: To create the second phase of
development for Oak Hill, an apartment
complex located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland
district near two prominent Universities.
Stage one of the project was to create a
market analysis for the most feasible type
of zoning.
The feasibility study dictated that residential
housing is the most viable choice based on loca-
tion and the likely hood of filling the property
with tenants.
Residential, retail, office or mixed use were
all options. Residential was determined to
be the most feasible. The second step was to
create the design and construction draw-
ings. The final step was completing a com-
prehensive estimate for the construction
within the area of work.
Sustainable IntegrationSI
TC
4. (3) AMERICAN ELDER
(1) BALD CYPRESS
(6) CHOKEBERRY
FACW (See
planting list)
(7) GRO-LOW SUMAC
MODULAR TANK
27
S8
ROCK BRIDGE
28
S8
PAVERS
28
S8
PLAN VIEW: WETLAND
NO SCALE
25
S7
NATIVE PLANTS PER
PLANTING LIST
6"-12" TYP
PONDING DEPTH
AREA DRAIN
NON-PERFORATED
OVERFLOW PIPE
DRAIN ROCK, OPTIONAL9'
CONRETE CURB
SOIL TYP A1
SOIL TYP B
18"
OVERFLOW DRAIN
NO SCALE
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S7
The focus of the design is a brick patio and rain garden for
storm water management. This key design element provides
the public a visible teaching mechanism to explain the science
behind storm water and the benefits of finding a sustainable
solutions for the integration of sustainable features.
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5. RD Residential Design
The lot for this design is located on Thomas Boulevard in
Point Breeze district of Pittsburgh. The site’s design mimics
the refuge that is Thomas Boulevard. The street has a tree
lined median and bordering allee with pedestrian circula-
tion. The design achieves this concept by focusing on pri-
vacy nodes near the center of the site, similar to the street’s
median. The center privacy nodes are the main element of
the design. A thick wall of shrubs and trees line the front
entrance that sits back several feet into the yard. The setback
was created to pull the public street into the designed space.
The windows on the sides of the homes are covered by a va-
riety of shrub formations to deflect views from the adjacent
apartment, buildings, and to deter trespassing.
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6. Contours
Structures
Turf
Vegetation
The focal point is located at the center of the lots similar to
the vegetated median on Thomas Boulevard. The center
spaces’of both residences are connected, but not shared,
and are the most private areas on the site. The enclosure
of the residence to the east is a 6’wall that is designed for
tenants who desire optimal privacy . The enclosure of the
residence to the west consists of a dense row of flower-
ing trees and a lower level of plantings that provide slight
views out to the street.
TC
7. Planting DesignPD
The Rachel Carson Garden was designed to provide
users with a collection of themed beds to awaken the
sense of wonder and is located on Chatham Univer-
sity’s campus. Rachel Carson is one of Chatham’s most
prestigious alumna and early proponent for sustain-
ability. The theme of this garden is edible plants,
known as the edible garden. The goal of this planting
design is attract insects, birds and other wildlife by
providing a habitat with food and shelter. Many of the
plants are native to the Pittsburgh region to reinforce
Rachel Carson’s passion for local ecology.
The planting bed’s aesthetic design focuses on framing
views and creating interest by using a variety of plant
sizes. Access is provided to view the vegetation with a
recycled flagstone path. Most of the plants provide fruit
and nuts but several other plant species were used for
balance within the design. The Blue Wood Aster (Aster
cordifolius ) and the Purple Cone Flower (Echinacea pur-
purea) are used in strategic locations because of their
scent and aesthetic appeal as flowers. An evergreen
plant, Wild Ginger (Asarum canadensis) is used near the
entrance as groundcover for fall and winter months.
TC
8. Plant Schedule
Type Qty Sym Botanical Name Common Name Size Cont.
Trees
1 Cp Crateagus phaneopyrum Washington Hawthorn 3”Cal B&B
Shrubs
4 Ro Rubus odoratus Purple Flower Raspberry 1.5’Ht #2 Pot
15 Va Vaccinium angustifolium Lowbush Blueberry 10”Ht #2 Pot
11 Gp Gaultheria procumbens American Wintergreen 1’Ht #2 Pot
2 Io Ilex opaca‘Maryland Dwarf’ Maryland Dwarf Holly 2’Ht #2 Pot
3 Vi Viburnum acerifolium Maple-leaved Viburnum 1’Ht #1 Pot
2 Vt Viburnum trilobum Highbush Cranberry 3’Ht #3 Pot
1 Sc Sambucus canadensis Common Elderberry 2’Ht #3 Pot
1 Am Amelanchier canadensis Serviceberry 3’Ht BR
2 Iv Ilex verticillata Common Winterberry 3’Ht BR
1 Pa Prunus americana American Plum 2”Cal B&B
1 Ca Corylus americana Hazelnut 2”Cal B&B
1 Ra Rhus aromatica Grow-Lo Fragrant Sumac #2 Pot
Perrenials
33 Fv Fragaria virginiana Wild Strawberry N/A Pint
13 Hg Heliopsis giganteus Tall Sunflower N/A Quart
16 Ac Asarum canadensis Wild Ginger N/A Pint
6 Ep Echinacea purpurea Purple Cone Flower N/A Quart
8 Ac Aster cordifolius Blue Wood Aster N/A Quart
Vines
5 Pq Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper N/A Plug
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9. Rain GardenRG
The redesign of this site incorporates an organic shaped rain gar-
den to aid in stormwater runoff. The stone gutters protrude into
the parking lot to allow runoff to infiltrate into the garden. The
garden provides a natural setting within a context of hardscape
for users to relax and reconnect with the natural environment. The
rain garden acts as an education tool to explain how stormwater is
managed.
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11. Shadow Study
March 20th 8:00 AM
December 25th 5:00 PM
July 25th 10:00 AM
September 22th 4:00 PM
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12. Plan View
Professional WorkPW
company: Blue Fox Landscape and Design
project: Residential patio and outdoor kitchen
location: Wexford, Pa
program: UVision
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Existing Conditions
The client requested options
for his patio. Our team de-
signed an organic and linear
themed patio (shown). A din-
ing area was requested and
pavers were used to create the
separation of space.
Other required elements
included a kitchenette island
with a sink, grill, and space for
a miniature refrigerator under
the bar styled granite coun-
ter. A mulch bed was added
between the path from the
driveway to the patio to create
slight separation and interest
when arriving.
13. TC
Project Number:
CheckedBy:DrawnBy:
1205EASTCARSONSTREET
PITTSBURGH,PA15203
P:412.642.2701
F:412.642.2703
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2015-12-08
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REAR-ELEVATION-1.1
1/4"=1-0'
Project Number:
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CheckedBy:DrawnBy:
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PITTSBU
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EX1.2
Existing First Floor Plan
1
2015-12-08
2015-12-08
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EXISTINGCONDITIONS
PITTSBURGH,PA15203
GaluskaCAD
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FIRST-FLOOR
1/4"=1-0'
DN
WOMEN
MENS
DN
MECH RM
202
Project Number:
SheetInformation
CheckedBy:DrawnBy:
1205EASTCARSONSTREET
PITTSBURGH,PA15203
P:412.642.2701
F:412.642.2703
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6/25/20139:30:12AMF:15190-150PleasantDrive-SecondFloor.dwgcadneticsCAD
150PLEASANTDRIVE
ALIQUIPPA,PA
150PLEASANTDRIVEBUILDING
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Existing Second Floor
Plan
A2.1
UP DN
WOMEN
MEN
105
101
102 DN UP
103
104
Project Number:
SheetInformation
CheckedBy:DrawnBy:
1205EASTCARSONSTREET
PITTSBURGH,PA15203
P:412.642.2701
F:412.642.2703
THISDRAWINGISTHEPROPERTYOFTHE
DESIGNFIRMOFCADNETICSINC.
REPRODUCTIONORREUSEINWHOLEORIN
PARTWITHOUTWRITTENPERMISSIONIS
STRICTLYPROHIBITED.
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ProjectInformation
Current Revision Date:
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6/25/20139:30:12AMF:15190-150PleasantDrive-FirstFloorPlan.dwgcadneticsCAD
150PLEASANTDRIVE
ALIQUIPPA,PA
150PLEASANTDRIVEBUILDING
N
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2015-09-11
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Existing First Floor Plan
A1.1
UP
DN UP
LOCKED
UNABLE TO VERIFY WALL THICKNESS
ELECTRICAL BOX
ELECTRICAL BOXES
Project Number:
SheetInformation
CheckedBy:DrawnBy:
1205EASTCARSONSTREET
PITTSBURGH,PA15203
P:412.642.2701
F:412.642.2703
THISDRAWINGISTHEPROPERTYOFTHE
DESIGNFIRMOFCADNETICSINC.
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STRICTLYPROHIBITED.
cadneticsMeasure,Draft,Model,Visualize...
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6/25/20139:30:12AMF:15190-150PleasantDrive-LowerLevelFloorPlan.dwgcadneticsCAD
150PLEASANTDRIVE
ALIQUIPPA,PA
150PLEASANTDRIVEBUILDING
N
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2015-09-11
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Existing Lower Floor Plan
A0.1
Project Number:
eetInformation
CheckedBy:DrawnBy:
1205EASTCARSONSTREET
PITTSBURGH,PA15203
P:412.642.2701
F:412.642.2703
THISDRAWINGISTHEPROPERTYOFTHE
DESIGNFIRMOFCADNETICSINC.
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Elevation
1
2015-12-08
2015-12-08
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EXISTINGCONDITIONS
PITTSBURGH,PA15203
GaluskaCAD
1/4"=1-0'
SIDE2-ELEVATION
8
company: Cadnetics
project: Residential house survey
location: Pittsburgh, Pa
program: AutoCAD 2015
company: Cadnetics
project: 3 story commercial building survey
location: Aliquippa, Pa
program: AutoCAD 2015
1st Story
2nd Story
Lower Level
Floor Plan - 1st Floor
North Side View Rear View
14. Biographical InformationBI
Joseph A. Galuska
4500 Cherryland Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
412.965.9989
josephgaluska@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Landscape
Design Development (3.82)
Chatham University, 2010 - 2012
Germany Study Abroad (4.00)
Rutgers University, 2011
Bachelor of Arts Psychology
Minor Industrial Technology (3.69)
California University of PA, 2004 - 2007
AWARDS:
Western PA Herb Society
Scholarship Recipient, 2010 2011
California University
Presidential Honors Scholar
California University
Psychology Outstanding Senior
CERTIFICATIONS:
OSHA 10 Hour Construction
OSHA Outreach
Special Government Employee
OSHA Training
ORGANIZATIONS:
The American Society of
Landscape Architects
Member
California Men’s Rugby Club
President/Member
Highlander Rugby Club
Secretary/Member
WORK
LANDSCAPE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION PRESERVATION
Landscaping Design Owner - Self Employed, 03.15 - Present
• Design, estimate, and implement residential landscape projects.
EBD/BIM/Asset Manager - Cadnetics, 08.15 - 03.16
• Created existing condition CAD drawings of facilities, buildings, and
residences. Team lead for the asset management department.
Operator Assistant - Energy Firm, 11.14 - 2.15
• Maintained a high focus on safely performing job duties in teams and
individually to complete daily tasks.
Intern Designer installer - Blue Fox Landscape Design, 04.12 - 11.12
• Assisted in all aspects of the design process by creating plans, 3-D
models and estimating/bidding jobs. Implemented designs in the field
and supervised crews.
Research Assistant - Chatham LA Department, 03.12 - 06.12
• Preformed research for the Program Director of the Landscape
Architecture Department for publication.
Arboretum Assistant - Chatham University, 05.10 - 09.10
• Maintained the campus grounds by mowing, trimming and pruning.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Sales Consultant - Lancaster Safety Consulting Inc. 02.13 - 11.14
• Met prospective clients in-person and over online software to explain
the benefits of investing in safety.
Account Manager /Recruiter - Maxim Healthcare Services 04.08 - 06.09
• Magaged 50+ healthcare staff and 25-50 accounts.
TECHNICAL KNOWLWDGE OF:
AutoCAD | Adobe Suite | Microsoft Office | ArcGIS| SketchUp
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