Making the Switch

Kirby Barrett, PLA, is an assistant professor of landscape architecture at Kansas State University. His scholarship interests lie at the intersection of practice and academia, with a particular emphasis on improving built outcomes through enhanced technical design skills. His work explores design process, visualization, technology, and creative technical thinking.

Jessica Canfield, ASLA, PLA, is an associate professor of landscape architecture at Kansas State University. Her teaching and scholarship focus on landscape performance and improving the quality of urban public space. Her work imaginatively explores conceptual narratives, design process, placemaking, materials, and metrics.