Design pedagogy
- You have accessRestricted accessReflections on Applying Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Cross‐Cultural Exchange, and Community Engagement in Studio‐Based LearningKenneth J. Kokroko and Caitlyn A. HallLandscape Journal, June 2026, 45 (1) 101-125; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.45.1.101Kenneth J. KokrokoKenneth J. Kokroko is an assistant professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Arizona. Drawing on his multidisciplinary training in landscape architecture, anthropology, environmental science, and community‐based participatory research, his scholarship explores methods of community engagement in the planning and design of urban greening projects. His studio teaching practice emphasizes interdisciplinarity and service‐learning, reflecting a holistic approach to landscape architecture education and environmental design in the built environment.Caitlyn A. HallCaitlyn A. Hall, PhD, is a transdisciplinary climate resilience researcher whose work bridges ecology, food and water systems, and community‐driven adaptation. Based at the University of Arizona, she integrates qualitative and quantitative approaches to support just, regenerative futures. Hall is a member of the Next Generation of Sonoran Desert Researchers and Codirector of the Agave Heritage Festival, where she helps connect science, culture, and sustainability across borders. She collaborates with communities and researchers to cocreate solutions rooted in place, equity, and local knowledge. Learn more at .
- You have accessRestricted accessThe Savanna Studio Travel ExperienceFrom My Backyard to Broader BenefitsHans Klein-Hewett and Ann M. Gansemer-TopfLandscape Journal, January 2021, 40 (2) 37-52; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.40.2.37Hans Klein-HewettHans Klein-Hewett is a licensed landscape architectand Assistant Professor in Iowa State University’s Department of Landscape Architecture. He has teaching expertise in the areas of materials, documentation, and professional practice. His research focus centers on the history and use of America’s parks, with a specific focus on tourism and rural spaces. He also studies high-quality landscape pedagogy, with a goal of improving student outcomes and experiences in collegiate education.Ann M. Gansemer-TopfDr. Ann Gansemer-Topf is Associate Professor of Higher Education at Iowa State University. She has served as a Faculty Fellow for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. Prior to becoming a faculty member, she held several positions in higher education and student affairs. She served an academic advisor in Iowa State University’s Department of Landscape Architecture from 1999 to 2005. Her scholarly interests focus on college student success, integration of effective teaching pedagogy, and assessment of student learning.
- You have accessRestricted accessOnline Learning in Landscape Architecture: Assessing Issues, Preferences, and Student Needs in Design-Related Online EducationGalen Newman, Benjamin George, Dongying Li, Zhihan Tao, Siyu Yu and Ryun Jung LeeLandscape Journal, January 2018, 37 (2) 41-63; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.37.2.41Galen NewmanBenjamin GeorgeDongying LiZhihan TaoSiyu Yu