Aaron Thompson will present “From Attitudes to Actions” at next week’s SEE Research Seminar. Learn how his team is developing a socio-ecological framework to guide collaborative planning in rural landscapes, balancing environmental and social needs.
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 about Purdue Landscape Architecture Students Received INASLA Scholarship and Awards[Read More]
Purdue landscape architecture students Kinzie Carr, Elizabeth Hyzik, and Kate Burris received this year’s national ASLA Honor Award in the Research Category for their project “Reimagining Residential Landscapes in the Pacific Palisades.” https://www.asla.org/2025studentawards/12775.html This project was part of the final studio deliverables in Yiwei Huang’s Spring 2025 course, LA 32600: Community Design and Planning. The…Read more about Purdue Landscape Architecture Students Won 2025 National ASLA Award[Read More]
Purdue University’s Center for Community & Environmental Design has published a new article titled, “Generative AI text-to-image for community participation in landscape planning,” in Landscape and Urban Planning showcasing. The research, led by graduate research assistant Ishraq Awashra and Dr. Aaron Thompson, introduces a new approach that streamlines the process of translating community feedback into…Read more about New Publication from CCED[Read More]
Yiwei Huang visited Singapore this week to explore study abroad logistics and build connections with local universities. During her visit, she was also invited to give a talk at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, titled “Beyond Beauty: The Role of Landscape Performance in Sustainable Urban Development.” The presentation highlighted her three case study…Read more about Yiwei Huang Explores Study Abroad Options in Singapore and Shares Research on Sustainable Urban Landscapes at SUTD[Read More]
SOLVE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES WITH FRESH DESIGN PERSPECTIVES Are you a community, non-profit, or agency working to solve a community or environmental design problem? Purdue University’s Center for Community & Environmental Design invites you to collaborate with our enthusiastic senior-level Landscape Architecture students. Annually, 15-25 dedicated Purdue Landscape Architecture students participate in an independent design course,…Read more about CCED Is Seeking Community Partners for Student Design Projects[Read More]
Last week, HLA graduate student Mya Hagerty (Huang Lab) attended the international Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In addition to co-presenting a poster with Assistant Professor Yiwei Huang, Mya presented her thesis research as part of the Graduate Student Mentoring Workshop for the second consecutive year. Mya’s thesis, conducted…Read more about Mya Hagerty Shares Campus Fountain Research at International Environmental Design Conference[Read More]
HLA Graduate Student Mya Hagerty (Huang lab) and Assistant Professor Yiwei Huang presented research at the international Environmental Design and Research Association (EDRA) conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada! Two presentations and one poster were presented: Perception Misalignments of Green Stormwater Infrastructure Features within Central Indiana Yiwei Huang, Ph.D., Purdue University, IN and Phoenix Jefferson,…Read more about Mya Hagerty and Yiwei Huang Presented at EDRA Conference[Read More]
Yiwei Huang‘s co-authored (with Professor Patsy Owens and Professor Jayoung Koo) textbook, Outdoor Environments for People: Considering Human Factors in Landscape Design, has received the International Environmental Design and Research Association (EDRA) 2025’s Great Place Book Award! The jury commented, “This is a truly comprehensive volume on the consideration of human experience in the landscape…Read more about “Outdoor Environments for People” Received EDRA’s Great Book Award![Read More]
Purdue Agricultural Communications featured a story this week on Landscape Architecture senior Mary Schultz’s capstone project with the College of Veterinary Medicine, creating outdoor spaces designed specifically for animal well-being. Her work considers how animals uniquely experience environments while ensuring functionality for veterinary students and staff. The project demonstrates the valuable intersection of landscape architecture…Read more about LA Senior Capstone Project Featured by Purdue Agricultural Communications[Read More]