Table of Contents
November 01, 2024; Volume 43,Issue 2
Editor’s Letter
- You have accessRestricted accessEditor’s LetterJames LaGro Jr.Landscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) iv; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.iv
About This Issue
- You have accessRestricted accessAbout This IssueJames LaGro Jr.Landscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) v; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.v
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- You have accessRestricted accessThe 21st-Century Islamic Garden: Connecting the Present to the PastAmer Habibullah and D. Fairchild RugglesLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 1-18; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.1Amer HabibullahAmer Habibullah is an assistant professor of history and theories of landscape architecture at King Abdulaziz University, where he directs the graduate program in the Department of Landscape Architecture. He is the cofounder and current president of the Saudi Society of Landscape Architecture and the chairman of education and academic affairs at the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)—Middle East.D. Fairchild RugglesD. Fairchild Ruggles holds the Presidential Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where she directs the Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory and teaches in the Department of Landscape Architecture and School of Architecture. She serves as the art and architecture field editor for the Encyclopedia of Islam (Brill) and is the author of Gardens, Landscape and Vision in the Palace of Islamic Spain (2000) and Islamic Gardens and Landscapes (2008), as well as numerous authored and edited volumes on Islamic architecture, cultural heritage, the arts patronage of women in Islam, and environmental history.
- You have accessRestricted accessSensation and the Sublime: Revisiting the Physiological Basis of Aesthetic EncountersShaun RosierLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 19-33; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.19Shaun RosierShaun Rosier is a landscape architectural designer and educator at Virginia Tech’s School of Design. He previously taught at and received his practice-based PhD in Landscape Architecture from Victoria University of Wellington (2021), where he focused on documenting design techniques that made aesthetic encounters with the sublime concrete and designable. His current research grapples with developing and documenting approaches to landscape design that are strongly suited to giving expression to encounters with and sensation and experience of the material of landscape. This work is appropriated to an urbanistic scale where the future potentials of urban aggregate quarries are subject to experimentation through design-research modalities.
- You have accessRestricted accessHumility, Honor, Remembrance, and Reverence: Collaboration Principles between Indigenous Environmental Nonprofits and Environmental Design CollegesDaniel KletzingLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 35-50; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.35Daniel KletzingDaniel Kletzing teaches landscape architecture at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. He is a licensed landscape architect and LEED AP with community design experience for park, streetscape, educational, and residential sites. He has also worked in community development planning for people experiencing homelessness. He received his BLA from the University of Georgia and his MLA and MUP from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
- Open AccessArtful Rainwater Design: Lessons Learned Over TimeEliza Pennypacker and Stuart EcholsLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 51-70; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.51Eliza PennypackerEliza Pennypacker earned a BA in Liberal Arts at St. John’s College and an MLA at the University of Virginia. She is a professor of landscape architecture at Penn State whose research collaboration with Stuart Echols focuses on “artful rainwater design” (ARD): stormwater management that mitigates quality and quantity of runoff while visibly celebrating rain. Her work is committed to using academic research to benefit the profession.Stuart EcholsStuart Echols holds a BSLA and an MS in Land Development from Texas A&M University, an MLA, and a PhD in Environmental Design and Planning from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He is an associate professor at Penn State whose research collaboration with Eliza Pennypacker focuses on ARD. Echols also researches “split flow” rain management systems as an undervalued tool for managing runoff.
- You have accessRestricted accessToward Increasing Faculty Licensure in Landscape Architecture EducationGalen Newman, Mary Pat McGuire, Zhihan Tao and Rui ZhuLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 71-86; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.71Galen NewmanDr. Galen Newman is professor and department head in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. His research interests include community resilience, urban regeneration, landscape performance, and advanced land use science and analytics. He has published many articles in high‐impact, peer‐reviewed outlets; received generous funding from high‐caliber external sources; and won multiple national and international awards for his research and teaching.Mary Pat McGuireMary Pat McGuire is a licensed landscape architect and associate professor of landscape architecture at the University of Illinois–Urbana Champaign. She is also a dean’s fellow for research in the College of Fine & Applied Arts and co‐chair of the MLA program. Prior to her academic work, she practiced landscape architecture for ten years, including for Peter Walker & Partners and Conservation Design Forum.Zhihan TaoDr. Zhihan Tao serves as a lecturer in the Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Department at Texas A&M University, where he teaches digital communication, urban issues, urban and landscape design studios, and landscape history courses. His passion and expertise converge at the intersection of landscape performance and disaster resilience. Dr. Tao is also a Texas A&M University Superfund trainee in the Community Engagement Core. He has had the opportunity to share his insights through peer‐reviewed presentations at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Conferences as well as peer‐reviewed publications. Dr. Tao’s commitment to his work is evident in his contributions to the academic community. Through his research and engagement efforts, he is dedicated to making valuable contributions to the fields of landscape architecture and urban planning.Rui ZhuDr. Rui Zhu is a postdoctoral researcher at Texas A&M University, focusing on the intricate interplay between urban regeneration, community resilience, and public health. With a notable track record, Rui Zhu has contributed extensively to academia, boasting a portfolio of published articles in esteemed peer‐reviewed journals. Additionally, her expertise has been recognized through multiple design awards, including the prestigious national ASLA student award.
Perspectives from Practice
- Open AccessPractice‐Based Research Now: Purpose, Approach, and a PropositionMegan Barnes, Anya Domlesky, Allison Harvey, Lisa Hwang, Eric Kramer, Allyson Mendenhall, Margaret Plumb and Rebecca PopowskyLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 87-114; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.87Megan BarnesMegan Barnes is senior program manager for research programs at the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF). She manages LAF’s Case Study Investigation (CSI) program, the Deb Mitchell Research Grant, and Landscape Performance Series initiatives. Her primary focus is on landscape performance and connecting research and practice in landscape architecture.Anya DomleskyAnya Domlesky is the director of research and an associate principal at SWA. She runs XL Lab, the firm’s innovation group, which undertakes practice‐based research. As a designer, Anya focuses on landscape‐driven urban design and environmental planning.Allison HarveyAllison Harvey is a principal in the Philadelphia office of OJB. She has over 15 years of professional experience combining practical research with emerging design practices. As a coleader of OJB* Lab, she is a passionate advocate for finding evidence‐based solutions to our complex and interrelated environmental challenges.Lisa HwangLisa Hwang is a design data and metrics specialist at LandDesign, where she works to bridge her experience as a licensed landscape architect with firmwide support services teams to better track, measure, and communicate the impact and value of the firm’s expertise and projects.Eric KramerEric Kramer, FASLA, is a principal at Reed Hilderbrand. Through two decades working within consequential landscapes across the United States, he has guided the renewal and enrichment of numerous campuses, cultural institutions, and urban districts. His work engages basic research into both the cultural and technical aspects of the discipline.Allyson MendenhallAllyson Mendenhall, FASLA, is chief practice resources officer at Sasaki. A landscape architect with experience leading complex, multidisciplinary design projects, she leads internal operations teams to provide essential support for projects, staff, and firmwide initiatives. Allyson is recognized for bridging design practice and academia through research partnerships and publications.Margaret PlumbMargaret Plumb is director of DW Legacy Design® at Design Workshop. She harnesses her love for collaboration and creative thinking to enrich the firm’s culture, ensure high quality work, and foster a participatory design practice across all seven of Design Workshop’s studios.Rebecca PopowskyRebecca Popowsky is a research associate at OLIN. She has contributed to a wide range of design, planning, and construction projects at OLIN and currently leads OLIN’s external research initiatives, including work with academic and scientific institutions and allied professionals. In addition to practicing, Rebecca teaches design studios and professional practice at the University of Pennsylvania and Swarthmore College.
Book Reviews
- You have accessRestricted accessThe Landscape ProjectRichard C. SmardonLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 115-116; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.115Richard C. SmardonRichard C. Smardon is a SUNY distinguished service professor emeritus at SUNY‐College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
- You have accessRestricted accessPlant Life: The Entangled Politics of AfforestationJohn Dean DavisLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 117-118; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.117John Dean DavisJohn Dean Davis is an environmental and engineering historian and assistant professor at Ohio State University, where he teaches landscape history. He is currently working on a book about engineering and landscape in the Reconstruction Era following the American Civil War.
- You have accessRestricted accessLandscapes for Sport: Histories of Physical Exercise, Sport, and HealthAnthony J. MillerLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 118-120; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.118Anthony J. MillerAnthony J. Miller is emeritus at SUNY–College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
- You have accessRestricted accessDesigned Landscapes: 37 Key ProjectsS. Scott ShannonLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 121-122; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.121S. Scott ShannonS. Scott Shannon is professor emeritus at SUNY‐ESF.
- You have accessRestricted accessLouis I. Kahn: The Last NotebookFrederick SteinerLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 122-123; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.122Frederick SteinerFrederick Steiner is dean, Paley Professor, and co‐executive director of The Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology, at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design. He has written, edited, or coedited 21 books, including Design with Nature Now and Megaregions and America’s Future (both from Lincoln Institute for Land Policy, distributed by Columbia University Press). He is a fellow of the American Academy in Rome, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture.
Conference Review
- You have accessRestricted accessAlign | Realign: Dialogues between Academic Pursuits and Professional DemandTaner R. ÖzdilLandscape Journal, November 2024, 43 (2) 125-131; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.43.2.125Taner R. ÖzdilTaner R. Özdil, PhD, ASLA, is an associate professor of landscape architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington. Özdil has served as the vice president for research and creative scholarship (VPR) (2020–2022), Past VPR (2022–2023), the cochair of the Landscape Performance track (2016–2023), the cochair of the Taking Action: Making Change track (2023–2024), and CELA president‐elect (2024–2025).
