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Bradley Cantrell is a landscape architect and scholar known for his contributions to integrating computation, responsive technologies, and ecological infrastructures in the design of the territory. He has held academic appointments at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, The Rhode Island School of Design, and the Louisiana State University Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture. As a professor and the current Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Virginia, he has pushed the boundaries of how landscapes are designed, understood, and experienced.
Cantrell’s work bridges the gap between traditional landscape practices and nascent technologies transforming the field. His research explores how computation can create responsive, adaptive, and resilient landscapes that address complex environmental challenges. His decade of experience and research in Southern Louisiana points to a series of methodologies that develop modeling, simulation, and embedded computation modes that express and engage the complexity of overlapping physical, cultural, and economic systems. His approach to landscape architecture is not just theoretical; it is deeply rooted in practical applications that have redefined the capabilities of the discipline.
He is the author of the publication “Digital Drawing for Landscape Architecture,” a seminal text that has become a cornerstone in the education of landscape architects. The book, co-authored with Wes Michaels, provides a comprehensive guide to digital tools and techniques, making it an essential resource for students and practitioners. Another significant work, “Responsive Landscapes,” co-authored with Justine Holzman, delves into the potentials of interactive systems and adaptive design, offering a forward-thinking perspective on how constructed landscapes can respond to and shape ecological processes.
He is a sought-after lecturer internationally and has been a driving force behind numerous groundbreaking projects that blend ecological sensitivity and computational thinking. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, and his influence is evident in the new generation of landscape architects who are redefining the discipline through innovation and a commitment to procedural and relational design.
MONDAY, NOV 4th at 5:00 in the auditorium
2024 Golf Tournament
On Friday, August 30th, we held the NMASLA Golf Tournament at Top Golf in Albuquerque, NM! Members, Non-Members, Sponsors, and guests gathered to raise funds for ongoing efforts including advocacy, continuing education, and the upcoming NM Landscape Architectural Act sunset review.
Thank you to our generous sponsors listed below!
Golf Tournament Sponsors:
2023 Holiday Party
On December 9, NMASLA gathered to celebrate the holidays at Hotel Santa Fe. Attendees dined upon delicious food, reflected on the year, participated in a white elephant game, and generally enjoyed miscellaneous frivolities.
John Kelly was recognized with the Distinguished Community Leadership award, Gail Haggard received the Friend of NMASLA award, and Mario Nuno-Whelan was celebrated for his ongoing contributions to the chapter.
Thank you again to our generous sponsors!
2023 NMASLA/UNM Mentorship Mixer
On November 9, 2023, NMASLA kicked off the yearly mentorship program for 2023-2024 with UNM students. At this fun event, student mentees and professional mentors mixed and mingled and pairings were announced. Thank you to Pland Collaborative for generously hosting the event at their office!
2023 ASLA CONFERENCE
New Mexico is truly honored to have been part of the 2023 ASLA Conference in Minneapolis! As national leaders, presenters, attendees, faculty, alums, and students from our beautiful State, we were there to showcase our expertise and passion for landscape architecture.
We had an absolute blast at all the events and enjoyed our sponsor's exhibits at the Expo while saying hi to them and hearing about their latest products. We also were busy networking, making new friends, and catching up with old ones!
Let's keep pushing boundaries, sharing our knowledge and experience, and striving for excellence in everything we do. Cheers to unforgettable memories, valuable connections, and a brighter future ahead, and congratulations to ASLA for another wonderful event!
2023 NMASLA Strategic Plan
We are proud to announce the updated Strategic Plan. With this plan, NMASLA will be in alignment with the updated National Strategic Plan released in 2022:
NMASLA Vision
Healthy, beautiful, resilient, and equitable landscapes in New Mexico.
NMASLA Mission
Strengthen Landscape Architecture in New Mexico through advocacy, education, stewardship, and engagement.
NMASLA Values
We embrace the following values:
Excellence: Committing to learning, constant improvement, and achieving the best outcomes for members in all endeavors; mission-driven in service to members, the profession, and the public good.
Integrity: Being honest, ethical, and forthright in all dealings.
Diversity: Fostering equity and inclusion within our profession, membership, and leadership, striving to mirror the communities we serve.
Leadership: Serving members on matters of professional importance.
Stewardship: Striving to environmentally and socially conscious principles and practices across all the profession’s aspects.
NMASLA Culture
We cultivate the following culture:
Collaborative: Bringing together members and allied professionals through fellowship and community engagement.
Inclusive: Welcoming and serving all people and communities and treating them fairly and equitably.
Member-Focused: Listening to members’ needs and interests and dedicating to meeting them.
Accountable: Using NMASLA resources for the betterment of the profession and the community.
Volunteer-Supported: Promoting volunteerism and utilizing the expertise and creativity of members to advance NMASLA and the profession.
Fun: Providing inclusive fellowship opportunities to connect members through education, service, and social events.
NMASLA Strategic Objectives and Goals
Community: Invest in the profession's future through career discovery, recruiting, and retaining members.
Goal 1. Increase NMASLA membership and member engagement.
Goal 2. Provide support to the University of New Mexico landscape architecture faculty and students.
Goal 3. Raise awareness of landscape architecture as a career.
Connection: Support member professional growth.
Goal 1. Provide relevant information to members in a timely manner.
Goal 2. Provide education opportunities and resources for professional development.
Goal 3. Recognize member achievements and contributions.
Goal 4. Provide networking opportunities with members, allied professionals, and sponsors.
Innovation: Advance NMASLA digital effectiveness and promote professional design innovation.
Goal 1. Expand digital education and information offerings.
Goal 2. Collect data and develop metrics for data-driven decision-making.
Scale: Sustain NMASLA through effective leadership and efficient use of chapter resources.
Goal 1. Structure chapter leadership and committee framework to support the NMASLA goals.
Goal 2. Manage chapter finances and operations effectively and transparently.
Goal 3. Establish a leadership transition plan to ensure continuity.
Voice: Promote and strengthen the value, understanding, and appreciation of landscape architecture.
Goal 1. Defend and strengthen licensure.
Goal 2. Raise the visibility of the profession with elected officials and the public.
Goal 3. Address legislative and policy rules affecting professional practice and cultural/natural environments.
2023 Disc Golf Tournament!
Our Disc Golf Tournament was quite a success! We want to extend a huge thank you to the Ladera Golf Course for their outstanding accommodations and excellent support throughout the event! Special shoutout to our amazing sponsors: Anova Furnishings, Exerplay Inc., Iron Age Designs, Victor Stanley LLC, The Playwell Group, Westwind Landscape Construction, Inc, and our Chapter’s ExCom members. Without your support and participation, this tournament wouldn't have been possible!
We also like to express our gratitude to all the registered participants and the teams participating in the tournament! Your enthusiasm and fun spirit made this event truly remarkable!
Event winners:
Best team costume: The "Barbie" Team! Congrats on the fabulous attire!
Best individual costume: Congratulations to Laurie Firor for rocking an awesome outfit! You truly stood out!
Honorable mention went to Tag Gay! Tag started the NMASLA Golf Tournaments 14 years ago!
Tournament winner: Congratulations to the "Just Ken" team for winning the gamer, longest drive, and sharpshooter! Your exceptional skills and teamwork paid off big time!
We genuinely appreciate everyone who played a part in making this tournament memorable. Thank you for your support, positive energy, and enthusiasm! We can't wait to see you at our next event, so stay tuned for more adventures!
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Happy Pride Month!
NMASLA celebrates Pride Month! We recognize that the LGBTQIA+ community has significantly contributed to the landscape architecture profession, and we welcome all LGBTQIA+ students and professionals! We invite you to read the new Landscape Architecture Magazine issue as part of the celebration. The issue highlights how landscape architecture intersects with the LGBTQIA+ community and professionals.
NMASLA is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming professional community, and we encourage all diversities to join our Chapter! By working together, we can build a profession that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, creating positive change for all!
We are updating our Strategic Plan!
We are happy to announce that we updated our NMASLA strategic plan last weekend! With the guidance and expertise of ASLA's Barbara Fles, we have developed a new roadmap that truly reflects who we are as an organization and aligns with our goals!
To celebrate the work of our sessions, we gathered with some of our members and friends for a happy hour at Gravity Bound Brewing Company.
We thank Barbara for her exceptional guidance, moderation, and support throughout the planning process, to Pland Collaborative for being a great host, our members, our sponsors, and everyone who has been part of this journey and made this achievement possible!
The Living Schoolyards Act
ASLA helped Senator Martin Heinrich (NM) reintroduce the Living Schoolyards Act to reinvigorate outdoor learning spaces. This bill would provide planning and installation grants for landscape architects to reshape elementary and secondary schoolyards into resilient outdoor environments for learning and recreation.
“The Living Schoolyards Act will enable schools across the nation to design and implement proven nature-based solutions that have resounding effects on academic performance, social justice, and equitable access to green spaces,” wrote Gregory Miller, PLA, FASLA, of the New Mexico Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Join the upcoming webinar “Schoolyard Design, Green Infrastructure, Green Building Standards” on May 25, 2:00-3:00pm ET. This webinar will feature Gregory Miller, PLA, FASLA, of the New Mexico Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, discussing how good design can maximize the benefits of living schoolyards.
April is WLAM!
April is World Landscape Architecture Month! Let's celebrate the role of landscape architecture in shaping healthy, resilient, and beautiful places for all, advocate for the profession, and inspire the next generation of landscape architects. Check out our social media posts during this celebratory month!
And the 2023 Jeff Harnar Award goes to: Valle de Oro!
Valle de Oro has won the top award for contemporary architecture from the 2023 Jeff Harnar Awards! Surroundings lead both the landscape visioning during the design-build RFP and the subsequent design of the external environs for the new Valle de Oro Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center. This is the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge, and we are honored to have collaborated with Formative Architecture, Weddle Gilmore, and Biohabitats on this important project for New Mexico. A new visitor’s center and demonstration wetland overlooks the wildlife refuge and gives visitors and the surrounding communities a world-class educational event facility for the region.
Lead Landscape Architect: @surroundings.studio
PIC: Kenneth Francis @kennethfrancis
PM: Joseph Charles @josephcharlesjewelry and Chrissy Scarpitti @cmscarpitti
Renderings: Will Iadevaia + @weddlegilmore
Jeff Harnar Awards: @jeffharnar_awards
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