This past weekend, Erin Percevault represented Purdue University in New Mexico at The National Conference on the Beginning Design Student (NCBDS), a national peer review gathering dedicated to the study and practice of beginning design education. She presented on content development for Purdue’s landscape architecture course Foundational Design. For over 35 years, the NCBDS has[Read More…]
The March 2026 issue of Landscape Architecture Magazine—the premier publication in the field, with a readership exceeding 80,000—features a cover story by Dr. Aaron Thompson, Associate Professor and Director of the Purdue University Center for Community & Environmental Design (CCED). His article, “The Co-Design Catalyst: Developing a Process for AI Text-to-Graphic Tools to Unlock the[Read More…]
The annual Purdue Landscape Architecture Career Fair was held on February 13, inviting 38 firms to the South Ballroom of the Student Union. Represented by over 70 alumni of the program, design firms met with students for traditional summer internships, year-long co-op placements, and post-graduation employment opportunities. A special thank you goes to our students[Read More…]
Olinger Lecture Mike Ciccarelli – Principal, Hoerr Schaudt Thursday, February 12, 5:30 PM – PFEN 241 Gardens are dynamic and change over time. They grow and mature, they go dormant and awaken, and they endure the wear and tear of people and the environment. At Hoerr Schaudt, we create living landscapes that stand the test[Read More…]
Dr. Yiwei Huang has been recognized with a national Early Career Teaching Award as part of the USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching Awards for Food and Agricultural Sciences. The award is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in partnership with the Association of Public and[Read More…]
Last week, the LA 316 class joined West Lafayette Parks and Recreation staff Greg and John, for a field trip to the recently completed Cason Family Park. Designed by MKSK, the project highlights the restoration of the historic Morris Schoolhouse, with natural-based amenities such as preserved forest walks, playgrounds and artistic features in the woods.[Read More…]
Purdue University is spearheading a National Science Foundation–funded initiative to help Midwest rural communities withstand extreme weather by integrating agriculture with solar energy. The Midwest Agrivoltaics for Resilient Communities (MARC) incubator aims to diversify farm income, strengthen energy systems, and reduce risks from hail, heat, and wind. This interdisciplinary effort unites experts in atmospheric science,[Read More…]
How much thought do we give to the design of the landscapes that feed us? Living Landscapes has launched a new series on Designing Agricultural Landscapes, exploring how farms—covering nearly 40% of the world’s land—can be reimagined for resilience, ecology, and community. Join Ishraq Awashra and guests as they unpack design principles, challenges, and innovative[Read More…]
Last Thursday, September 4th, the Indiana Chapter of ASLA (INASLA) hosted its annual awards gala, which this year was held at the Shively Club at Ross Stadium. During the event, INASLA president Dan Liggett announced the winners of the annual INASLA student scholarships, as well as the professional and student award recipients for the 2025[Read More…]