CURRICULUM VITAE

University of Idaho

 

 

NAME:  Gary Dean Austin                                                                    DATE:  August 26, 2013

 

RANK OR TITLE:  Associate Professor

DEPARTMENT:           Art and Architecture (Landscape Architecture Program)                                                          

 

OFFICE LOCATION AND CAMPUS ZIP:  Art and Architecture Room 211, 83844-2481                               

                                                                        OFFICE PHONE:  208-310-9507

                                                                        FAX: 208-885-9428

                                                                        EMAIL:  gaustinn@uidaho.edu

                                                                        WEB: http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~gaustin/

DATE OF FIRST EMPLOYMENT AT UI:  1991

DATE OF TENURE:  1997

DATE OF PRESENT RANK OR TITLE:  1997

 

EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL:

         Degrees: M.L.A., 1981, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

B.A., History, 1977, California State University, Fullerton

1973, Academia Hispana Americana, San Miguelda Allende, Mexico

1972, World Campus Afloat, Chapman College (Africa and Asia)

 

         Certificates and Licenses:

Professional Landscape Architect, Professional Registration – California #2339; Washington, #471 (inactive)

 

EXPERIENCE:

         Teaching Appointments:

Associate Professor, University of Idaho, 1997

Assistant Professor, University of Idaho, 1991

Lecturer - Cal Poly, Pomona, 1984

Lecturer – University of California, Los Angeles, 1984

Lecturer, University of Washington, 1985

 

Academic Administrative Appointments:

University of Idaho Arboretum Executive Committee

Landscape Architecture Graduate Studies Committee Chair                         

        

         Non-Academic Employment including Armed Forces: (List title, brief description, date)

U. S. Ary Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles. Landscape architecture and recreation planning, 1980-82

Purkiss-Rose Associates, Landscape Architect, 1982-1984

Environments, Principal, Landscape Architecture and Planning, 1989-1991

 

         Consulting:

Bergman Residence, Idaho

Seattle Day Center for Older Adults, Washington

Port Townsend Community Center, Washington

Olympic AlzheimerÕs Residence, Washington

Kirkland Municipal Cemetery, Washington

Good Samaritan Hospital Alzheimer's Facility, Washington

Wagner, Dunn, Lawson, Riley and other Residences

Mt. Abel Management Plan, California

Oak Tree Downs Subdivision, California

Good Earth Restaurants, California

San Marcos Industrial Park, California

Palm Harbor Business Park, California

James Street Wetland Enhancement, Washington

 

 

TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (Academic and Extension teaching)

        

         Areas of Specialization:

Constructed wetlands, stormwater management, green infrastructure, rural community planning and design, landscape architecture history, construction detailing.

 

         Courses Taught:

Fall 2013, Senior Design Studio, 3 credits. Mixed-use development collaborative studio with architecture students and Prof. R. Church.

Fall 2013, Principles of Site Design, 3 credits.

Summer 2013, Design Studio, 6 credits. Junior level studio addressing tourism development for a town in China. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown and X. Hou).

Spring 2013, Water Conservation Technologies, 3 credits. Stormwater management, constructed wetlands, biological wastewater treatment, green roofs, water harvesting, irrigation design.

Spring 2013, Graduate Studio, 6 credits. Interdisciplinary effort with UI Bioregional Planning and WSU architecture and engineering programs. Service learning studio focused on the western Montana corridor.

Summer 2012, Italian Hilltowns, 2 credits. Urban culture and morphology. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Summer 2012, Design Studio, 6 credits. Junior level studio addressing wetland restoration and agricultural tourism. Landscape Architecture Italy Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Spring 2012, sabbatical leave.

Fall 2012, Introduction to the Built Environment, 2 credits. Team taught with W. MacElroy and R. Church

Fall 2012, Senior Design Studio, 6 credits. Service-learning course focusing on mixed use planning and design proposals for Sandpoint ID. Collaboration with Prof. A. Marshall

Summer 2011, Senior Studio. 6 credits. Design Development and Construction Documents. Team taught.

Spring 2011, Senior Studio, 6 credits.  Undergraduate Thesis 8 students.  Team taught.

Spring 2011, The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits.

Spring 2011, Water Conservation Technologies, 3 credits. Stormwater management, constructed wetlands, biological wastewater treatment, green roofs, water harvesting.

Fall 2011, sabbatical leave.

Spring 2010, The Cultural Landscape, 4 credits. Graduate studio focusing on quality of life issues and economics,

Spring 2010, Senior Studio, 3 credits.  Senior Thesis.

Spring 2010, The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits.

Spring 2010, Water in the Urban Context, 2 credits. Integrated water resource treatment and use.

Summer 2010, Design Studio, 6 credits. Junior level studio addressing wetland restoration and agricultural tourism. Landscape Architecture Italy Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Summer 2010, Italian Hilltowns, 2 credits. Urban culture and morphology. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Fall 2010, Introduction to Landscape Architecture, 1 credit.

Fall 2010, Junior Design Studio, 3 credits. Service-learning course focusing on rural community planning and design proposals for Priest River ID.

Fall 2010, Senior Design Studio, 3 credits. Construction detailing focusing on proposals for Cascade, ID.

Spring 2009, The Cultural Landscape, 4 credits. Graduate studio.

Spring 2009, Senior Studio, 3 credits.  Senior Thesis.

Spring 2009, The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits.

Spring 2009, Water in the Urban Context, 2 credits. Integrated water resource management, treatment and reuse

Spring 2009, Introduction to the Italian Language, 1 credit.

Summer 2009, Design Studio, 6 credits. Junior level studio addressing wetland restoration and agricultural tourism. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Summer 2009, Italian Hilltowns, 2 credits. Urban culture and morphology. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Fall 2009, Junior Design Studio, 3 credits. Collaborative studio with architecture students and Professor W. McClure, focusing on rural community planning design

Fall 2009, Senior Design Studio, 3 credits.  Development of portfolio quality construction documents.

Fall 2009, Advanced GIS, 1 credits. Introduction to Landscape Architecture.

Spring 2008, Senior studio, 6 credits. Undergraduate thesis. Team taught.

Spring 2008, Graduate Studio (the Cultural Landscape), 4 credits.

Spring 2008, History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits.

Spring 2008, Water in the Urban Context, 2 credits. Storm water management, wetlands, fountain design, irrigation design.

Fall 2008, Introduction to Landscape Architecture, 1 credit.

Fall 2008, Junior Studio, 3 credits. Collaborative studio with architecture students and Prof. W. McClure.

Fall 2008, Senior studio, 3 credits. Construction Documentation

Summer 2008, Design Studio, 6 credits. Junior level studio addressing wetland restoration and agricultural tourism. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Summer 2008, Italian Hilltowns, 2 credits. Urban culture and morphology. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Spring 2007, Senior studio, 6 credits. Undergraduate thesis, team taught.

Spring 2007, Landscape Construction, credits. Layout techniques, road alignment, wood framing and detailing and steel detailing.

Spring 2007, Landscape Construction, 2 credits. Concrete, masonry, tensile structure detailing.

Spring 2007, Water in the Urban Context, 2 credits. Storm water management, wetlands, fountain design, irrigation design.

Fall 2007, Junior Design Studio, 3 credits. Collaborative studio with architecture students and Professor N. Reece, focusing on urban redevelopment of former industrial land.

Fall 2007, Senior Studio, 3 credits. Construction documentation

Fall 2007, Introduction to Landscape Architecture, 1 credit.

Spring 2006, Senior Studio, 3 credits.  Senior Thesis.

Spring 2006, The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. Computer assisted survey course with studio projects.

Spring 2006, Construction Detailing, 2 credits. Layout techniques, road alignment, wood framing and detailing and steel detailing.

Spring 2006, Water in the Urban Context, 2 credits. Storm water management, wetlands, fountain design, irrigation design.

Fall 2005,  Junior Design Studio, 3 credits. Collaborative studio with architecture students and Professor W. McClure, focusing on urban redevelopment (Seattle waterfront).

Fall 2005, Senior Design Studio, 3 credits.  Development of portfolio quality construction documents.

Fall 2005, Advanced GIS, 3 credits. CommunityViz application to comprehensive planning (with Professor T. Otawa).

Fall 2005, SketchUp Training, 1 credit. Three dimensional modeling for landscape architecture.

Fall 2005, Photoshop Training, 2 credits. Plan and section rendering, photo simulation and presentation posters.

Summer 2005, Design Studio, 6 credits. Junior level studio addressing wetland restoration and high density urban development. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Summer 2005, Italian Hilltowns, 2 credits. Urban culture and morphology. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Spring 2005, The Cultural Landscape, 2 credits. Graduate seminar focusing on quality of life issues and economics of the Northwest and USA. Use of Community VIZ for comprehensive planning/3 dimensional modeling and economic analysis.

Spring 2005, Senior Studio, 3 credits.  Senior Thesis.

Spring 2005, The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. Computer assisted survey with studio projects.

Spring 2005, Construction Detailing, 2 credits. Layout techniques, road alignment, wood framing and detailing and steel detailing.

Spring 2005, Water in the Urban Context, 2 credits. Storm water management, wetlands, fountain design, irrigation design.

Fall 2004, Junior Design Studio, 6 credits. Mixed use development, transit oriented design, community revitalization (with Professor W. McClure).

Fall 2004, Site Planning and Design for Architecture, 3 credits. (60-70 3rd and 4th year Architecture students) Grading and drainage, layout, circulation and parking, micro climate control and planting.

Spring 2004 Senior Design Studio, 3 credits.  Senior Thesis

Spring 2004 Construction Detailing, 4 credits. Concrete flatwork and cast-in-place, CMU, revegitation, layout techniques, road alignment, wood framing and detailing and steel detailing.

Spring 2004, The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. Computer assisted survey with studio projects.

Spring 2004 Irrigation Design, 2 credits. Storm water management, wetlands, fountain design, irrigation design

Summer 2004, Design Studio, 6 credits. Junior Level Studio addressing wetland restoration and high density urban development. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Summer 2004, Italian Hilltowns, 2 credits. Urban culture and morphology. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Fall 2003, Junior Design Studio, 6 credits. Mixed use development, transit oriented design, community revitalization (with Professor W. McClure).

Fall 2003, Site Planning and Design for Architects, 2 credits. Grading and drainage, layout, circulation and parking, micro climate control and planting.

Spring 2004 Senior Design Studio, 3 credits.  Senior Thesis

Spring 2003, History of  Landscape Architects, 3 credits.

Spring 2003, Construction Detailing, 4 credits. Concrete flatwork and cast-in-place, CMU, revegetation, layout techniques, road alignment, wood framing and detailing and steel detailing.

Spring 2003, Irrigation Design, 2 credits.  Spray and drip irrigation and water conservation techniques.

Summer 2003, Design Studio, 6 credits. Junior Level Studio addressing wetland restoration and planning and design for agricultural tourism in Northwestern Italy. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Summer 2003, Italian Hilltowns, 2 credits. Urban culture and morphology. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Summer 2002, Design Studio, 6 credits. Junior Level Studio addressing wetland restoration and planning and design for agricultural tourism in Northwestern Italy. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Summer 2002, Italian Hilltowns, 2 credits. Urban Culture and Morphology. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Fall 2002, Junior Design Studio, 6 credits. Mixed use development, transit oriented design, community revitalization (with Professor W. McClure).

Fall 2002, Site Planning and Design for Architects, 3 credits, 55 to 70 3rd and 4th year architecture students. Grading and drainage, layout, circulation and parking, micro climate control and planting.

Spring 2002, Senior Design Studio, 3 credits.  Senior Thesis.

Spring 2002, History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. Computer assisted survey with studio projects.

Spring 2002, Irrigation Design, 2 credits. .  Spray and drip irrigation and water conservation techniques.

Spring 2002, Construction Detailing, 4 credits. Concrete flatwork and cast-in-place, CMU, revegetation, layout techniques, road alignment, wood framing and detailing and steel detailing.

Summer 2001, Design Studio, 6 credits. Junior Level Studio addressing high density urban development, Turin, Italy. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Summer 2001, Italian Hilltowns, 2 credits. Urban culture and morphology. Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program (with Professor S. Drown).

Fall 2001, Junior Design Studio, 6 credits. Mixed use development, transit oriented design, community revitalization (with Professor W. McClure).

Fall 2001, Site Planning and Design for Architects, 3 credits, 55 to 70 3rd and 4th year architecture students. Grading and drainage, layout, circulation and parking, micro climate control and planting

Spring 2001, Senior Design Studio, 3 credits.

Spring 2001, History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. Computer assisted survey with studio projects.

Spring 2001, Irrigation Design, 2 credits.  Spray and drip irrigation and water conservation techniques.

Spring 2001, Construction Detailing, 4 credits. Concrete flatwork and cast-in-place, CMU, revegetation, layout techniques, road alignment, wood framing and detailing and steel detailing.

Fall 2000, Junior Landscape Architecture Studio, 3 credits. Mixed use development, transit oriented design, community revitalization (with Professor W. McClure).

Fall 2000, Site Planning and Design for Architects, 3 credits, 55 to 70 3rd and 4th year architecture students. Grading and drainage, layout, circulation and parking, micro climate control and planting.

Spring 2000, History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. Computer assisted survey with studio projects.

Spring 2000, Construction Detailing, 4 credits. Concrete flatwork and cast-in-place, CMU, revegetation, layout techniques, road alignment, wood framing and detailing and steel detailing.

Spring 2000, Irrigation Design, 2 credits.  Spray and drip irrigation and water conservation techniques.

Spring 2000, Senior Studio, 3 credits.

Summer 2000, Gardens of the Italian Renaissance, 3 credits.

Summer 2000, Landscape Architecture Studio, 3 credits. Urban development projects in Turin, Italy.

Spring 1999, The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. Computer assisted survey with studio projects.

Spring 1999, Irrigation Design, 2 credits.  Spray and drip irrigation and water conservation techniques.

Fall 1999, Junior Landscape Architecture Studio, 3 credits. Mixed use development, transit oriented design, community revitalization (with Professor W. McClure).

Fall 1999, Site Planning and Design for Architects, 3 credits, 55 to 70 3rd and 4th year architecture students. Grading and drainage, layout, circulation and parking, micro climate control and planting.

Spring 1998, The History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. Computer assisted survey with studio projects.

Spring 1998, Construction Detailing, 4 credits. Concrete flatwork and cast-in-place, CMU, revegetation, layout techniques, road alignment, wood framing and detailing and steel detailing.

Spring 1998, Irrigation Design, 2 credits.  Spray and drip irrigation and water conservation techniques.

Fall 1998, Junior Landscape Architecture Studio, 3 credits. Mixed use development, transit oriented design, community revitalization (with Professor W. McClure).

Fall 1998, Site Planning and Design for Architects, 3 credits, 55 to 70 3rd and 4th year architecture students. Grading and drainage, layout, circulation and parking, micro climate control and planting.

 

Other courses previously taught include:

Construction Materials and Detailing, Grading and Drainage, Introduction to GIS, Landscape Graphics, Computer Graphics (CAD, SketchUp, Photoshop), High-density Mixed-use Development, Sophomore Design Studio, Irrigation Design, Landscape Ecology, Professional Practice, Site Planning, Theory and Literature of Landscape Architecture.

 

         Students Advised:

                  Undergraduate Students:

About 20 per year.

         Graduate Students:

         Major Professor for:

2013, Kristin DeBoer, MLA

2013, Stan Griswold, MLA

2013, Timothy Garvin, MLA

2012, Roland Beinrt, MLA

2011 Karen Oleson, MLA

2008 Robert Farnsworth, MSLA

2006, Christine Lewis, MSLA.

2006, Cory Rockel, MSLA.

2006, Joshua Smith, MSLA.

2005, Yi Kun Chan, MSLA.

 

Graduate Committee Member for:

2013, Joshua Hail, MSLA

2013, Joy Campbell, Geography

2012, Jan Kirchoff, MLA

2012, Joshua Hail MSLA

2010, Jan Kirchoff, MSLA

2009, Brian Cucksey, MSLA

2008, S. Roshani, MSLA

2008, Aaron Parsons, MSLA

2005, Seung Kim, MSLA.

2002, Maureen Smith, ÒAnalysing the Cultural Elements in the Early 16th Century French Tapestry, Le Concert. Family and Health Science

1998, Michael Brady, ÒEvaluating Sustainable Communities A Wannian PerspectiveÓ.

 

         Courses Developed:

Fall 2012, Introduction to the Built Environment. Combined landscape architecture and landscape architecture course (with Robert Church).

2006-2004, Water in the Urban Context. Revising former irrigation design course to include constructed wetland       design, water harvesting and other sustainability issues.

2005, The Cultural Landscape. 4 credit graduate seminar emphasizing cultural issues including history, economics, religion, transportation, native peoples, tourism, and quality of life.

2005, Advanced Computer Assisted Planning, 3 credits (with Professor T. Ottawa), use of CommunityViz (and Arc View Extension) for comprehensive planning, economic analysis, and 3 dimensional visualization.

2005, Three Dimensional Modeling for Landscape Architecture. Sketch-Up Training

2005, Rendering and Photo simulation, 2 credits. (using Photoshop software)

2002, Junior Design Studio, 6 credits. Developed for the Landscape Architecture Study Abroad Program, Cremolio, Italy (with Professor S. Drown).

2001, Gardens of the Renaissance, 3 credits. Developed for the University Study Abroad Consortium, Turin, Italy.

2000, Site Planning and Design for Architects, 3 credits. Required course for degree in Architecture

 

         Invited Lectures:

2011, ÒGreen Infrastructure SystemÓ Idaho Urban Research and Design Center, Boise, ID

 

         Lectures:

2012, ÒSite Layout TechniquesÓ for Larc 251

2010, ÒDesign Process and Physical DesignÓ for Bioregional Planning 520

2010, ÒThe Meaning of Landscape: Typologies for Understanding Design for Introduction to the Built Environment,

2009, ÒCollaboration in Community Planning and DesignÓ for Introduction to the Built Environment,

2009, Two lectures for Biop 520 on design process and physical design.

2005, Grading and Drainage for Architectural Site Planning (two lectures); ÒLayout Solutions for Architectural Site PlanningÓ (two lectures).  Site Planning and Design for Architects, Larc 383.

2005 – 2000, ÒPivotal Works in Landscape ArchitectureÓ, Introduction to Architecture, Arch. 151.

2001-1997, ÒEarthwork Arts and Landscape ArchitectureÓ, for introduction to art ÒArt100Ó, University of Idaho.

 

SCHOLARSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS:  

Publications:

Refereed/Adjudicated:

Books and Book Chapters:

2013, Austin, G.  Green Infrastructure for Landscape Planning: Integrating Natural and Human Systems. Routledge (Taylor and Francis) Publishers. ISBN-10: 0415843537 | ISBN-13: 978-0415843539. (Feb. 18, 2014 publication date).

2000, ÒLandscape Architecture for the Elderly.Ó; In Handbook on Housing for the Elderly. Greenwood Press.

1998, Layout Techniques for Landscape Architecture. Stipes Publishing, Champaign, Illinois.

 

         Book Proposals:

2013, Austin, G; Drown, S. Historic Italian Towns. In Review with Common Ground Publishing.

 

         Journals

2013, Austin, G. Multifunctional Wastewater Treatment Landscapes. Landscape Journal, Volume 32, Issue 1. University of Wisconsin Press.

2013, Austin, G. Ò The Geometry of BiodiversityÓ Spaces and Flows Journal. Abstracted accepted.

2012, Austin, G; Laninga, T; McClure, W. ÒUniversity/Community Engagement in Small Western Towns:  Preserving Rural Character and Enhancing Community Sustainability through Service-Learning PartnershipsÓ in Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship. 5 (1).

2012, Austin, G. ÒMulti-Functional Ecological Corridors in Urban DevelopmentÓ Spaces and Flows Journal. 2 (1).

2011, Austin, G. ÒAdvances in Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater and Stormwater TreatmentÓ. Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Conference Proceedings.

 

Articles:

         Peer Reviewed/Evaluated: (i.e. journals, articles, proceedings, abstracts, etc.)

2013, Austin, G. ÒCase Study and Sustainability Assessment of Bo01, Malmo, SwedenÓ Journal of Green Building, 8(3). In press, available Nov. 2013

2012, Austin, G. ÒEconomic Development and Community Agriculture: Spatial Configuration and Planning Policy Support.Ó  Rural Connections Journal. May. 2012.

2012, Austin, G. ÒDesign and Performance of Bioretention Beds for Removal of Stormwater ContaminantsÓ Journal of Green Building 7 (1).

2011, Austin, G. ÒFood Security Adaptation Plans: Climate Change and Rural CommunitiesÓ in Rural Connections Journal. June 2011.

2010, Austin, G. ÒConstructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment and as Landscape Amenities in Rural CommunitiesÓ in Rural Connections Journal, May 2010.

 

         Reports and Presentations:

2012, Austin, G. ÒCombining Formative and Ecosystem Services Concepts to Build Green Infrastructure ConstituenciesÓ Environmental Design Research Association, Seattle, WA.  Peer Reviewed Abstract Accepted but presentation not made due to lack of funding.

2012, Digital report of planning and design proposals for urban development in Sandpoint, ID (w. Prof. A. Marshall).

2011, Austin, G.  ÒConstructed Wetlands for Wastewater TreatmentÓ PresidentÕs Sustainability Symposium.  Coeur dÕAlene, ID.

2011, Austin, G.  ÒGreen Infrastructure: Contributions of Constructed WetlandsÓ ASLA Annual Meeting, San Diego.  Abstracted submitted, not accepted.

2010, Austin, G; Scott, M.  ÒWater Resource Management for Campus Sustainability,Ó PresidentÕs Sustainability Symposium.  Moscow ID.

2009, Hardcopy and digital reports of planning and design proposals for the City of Priest River, ID (with Prof. T. Laninga and Prof. P. Watson).

2008, Digital report of planning and design proposals for the City of Cascade, ID (with Prof. W. McClure).

2007, Digital report of urban planning and design proposals for the redevelopment of industrial land for the City of Moscow, ID (with Prof. Nels Reece).

2007, Digital course textbook delivered via the web for Construction Detailing for Larc 371, Construction Materials and Methods.

2006, Digital course textbook delivered via the web for Water Conservation Technologies for Larc 380, including water harvesting, stormwater management, constructed wetlands, and drip irrigation.

2006, Digital report of design proposals for the urban redevelopment for the City of Salem, Oregon (with Prof. W. McClure).

2006, Text report of planning and design proposals for the City of Sandpoint, ID (with Prof. W. McClure).

2004, Digital course textbook delivered via the web for Site Planning for Architecture, Larc 383.

2004, Hardcopy and digital report of design proposals for the Port of Lewiston, ID (with Prof. W. McClure).

2003, Digital course textbook delivered via the web for Irrigation Design for Larc 212, Irrigation design.

2003, Hardcopy and digital report of design proposals for Seeley Lake, Montana (with Prof. W. McClure).

2003, Hardcopy and digital report of design proposals for Harrison, ID (with Prof. W. McClure).

2003, Digital report of planning and design responses to Idaho DOT by-way proposal in Sandpoint, ID (with Prof. W. McClure).

2002, Digital report of design proposals for the central business district for Clarkston, Washington, (with Prof. W. McClure).

2001, Hardcopy and digital report of planning and design proposals for Rupert, Idaho (with Prof. W. McClure)

2000, Hardcopy and digital report documenting revitalization proposals for Hayden and Sandpoint, Idaho (with Prof. W. McClure).

1999, Hardcopy and digital report documenting revitalization proposals for McCall and New Meadows, Idaho.

1998, Hardcopy and digital report documenting revitalization proposals for Orofino, Idaho (with Prof. A. Marshall).

1998, ÒCool Islands: Guidelines for Parking Lot ShadingÓ, published by the City of Lewiston, Idaho.

 

         Presentations and Other Creative Activities:

2013-2000, Digital textbooks created for the History of Landscape Architecture, Water Conservation Technologies, Urban Design, Construction Detailing, Principles of Site Design and delivered via the web.

 

Professional Meeting Papers:

2013, Austin, G. ÒThe Geometry of BiodiversityÓ. Spaces and Flows Conference, Amsterdam. Abstracted accepted.

2012, Austin, G.  ÒVertical Flow Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality ImprovementÓ American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

2012, Austin, G. ÒEmbedded Values In Landscape InfrastructureÓ Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Annual Conference, Illinois.

2012, Austin, G. ÒUrban Biodiversity Research:  Implications for PlanningÓ Association of European Schools of Planning, Ankara, Turkey.  Abstract Accepted but paper not presented due to lack of travel funding.

2012, Austin, G. ÒCombining Formative and Ecosystem Services Concepts to Build Green Infrastructure ConstituenciesÓ Environmental Design Research Association, Seattle, WA.  Peer Reviewed Abstract Accepted but paper not presented due to lack of travel funding.

2011, Austin, G . ÒAdvances in Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater and Stormwater TreatmentÓ. Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

2011, Austin, G. ÒThe Role of the Ecotone in Green Infrastructure Multi-Functional PerformanceÓ Spaces and Flows Conference, Prato, Italy

2011, Austin, G. ÒIntegrating Community Agriculture into Green InfrastructureÓ, American Planning Association, Idaho Conference. Moscow ID.

2011, Austin, G.  ÒDesign and Performance of Bio-retention Beds for Removal of Stormwater ContaminantsÓ  American Society of Landscape Architects Rendezvous Conference, Billings MT.

2011, Austin, G; Scott, M.  ÒWater Resource Management for Campus SustainabilityÓ PresidentÕs Sustainability Symposium, Moscow, ID.

2010, Austin, G. ÒGreen Infrastructure: The Rural Town and the Regional EnvironmentÓ at Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN.

2010, Austin, G; Laninga, T; Watson, P. ÒBalancing Design and Economics in Community Development ProposalsÓ at Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

2010, Austin, G. ÒEffectiveness of the Building Sustainable Communities InitiativeÓ National Outreach Scholarship Annual Conference. Abstract accepted, paper not submitted.

2009, Austin, G; Laninga, T; McClure, W. ÒReinvesting in Small Western Town Central Business Districts: Preserving Rural Character and Enhancing Sustainable Development through University-Community PartnershipsÓ. Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Annual Conference, Crystal City, Virginia.

2005, ÒDistance Learning:: Teaching and Learning in a Digital Place and TimeÓ. Panelist at the National Meeting of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture

2005, ÒPlanning and Design Outreach ProjectsÓ, American Society of Landscape Architects, Rocky Mountain Rendezvous (bi-annual regional conference).

2001, ÒDistance Education; delivery optionsÓ. Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture.

2001, ÒThe Italian Designs of Andre LÕNotre in ItalyÓ Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture.

2001, ÒLong Distance Learning Techniques in Landscape ArchitectureÓ, conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture.

2000, ÒCommunity Design AssistanceÓ. Rural Town Symposium, Coeur D Alene, Idaho.

1998, ÒDigital Resources for Planners.Ó Invited speaker at meeting of the American Planning Association and Council of Planning Librarians.

 

Posters Presented At Scholarly Meetings:

2012, Austin, G. ÒIncorporation of Constructed Wetlands in Landscape Infrastructure:  Research, Technology and Planning StandardsÓ Association of European Schools of Planning, Ankara, Turkey.  Accepted Poster Presentation but not presented due lack of travel funding.

2011, Austin, G. ÒUrban Morphology and Growth in Historic Camogli, ItalyÓ Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

 

Grants and Contracts Awarded:

2004,  Port of Lewiston ($6,000), Design studies for mixed use development and a business and technology park.

2002, Planning and design contract, ($4,000) from Seeley Lake, Montana and Harrison, Idaho.

2002, Nez Perce County, Idaho.  ($1,600), Prototypes for residential development.

2000, Planning and Design Contract. ($5000), from Hayden and Sandpoint, Idaho.

1999, Planning and Design Contract. ($6,000), from McCall, New Meadows, Star, Idaho.

1998, Planning and Design Contract. ($3,000), from Orofino, Idaho.

1997, Planning and Design Contract. ($2,000), from Grangeville, Idaho.

 

Honors and Awards:

2011, Paul G. Windley Faculty Excellence and Development Award. University of Idaho.

1980-present, Sigma Lambda Alpha (honorary society in landscape architecture)

 

SERVICE:

Major Committee Assignments: 

2013 - 2012 University of Idaho Arboretum Executive Committee

2013, Department Faculty Search Committee.

2013, 2012, Landscape Architecture Graduate Studies Committee Chair

2013, 2012, CAA Facilities Committee

2012, Department Tenure and Promotion Committee, Chair

2012, 2009, College Tenure and Promotion Committee

2011, 2010 University Tenure and Promotion Committee

2013 - 2010, Bioregional Planning Program Coordinating Committee

2010 - 2008 College Bylaws Committee

2009, Department Third Year Review Committee

2008, College Chairs + 1 Committee

2006, Promotion and Tenure Third Year Review, Committee Chair.

2006, Interim Dean Search Committee.

2005, Departmental Bi-Laws Committee, Chair.

2005, College Promotion and Tenure Committee.

2005, Promotion and Tenure Third Year Review, Committee Chair.

2005, Bioregional Planning Proposal Committee

2004, College Tenure and Promotions Committee

2001, University Fine Arts Committee

2000, Third Annual Rural Town Symposium, Chair.

1997, College Space Planning Committee

1997, University Strategic Planning, Undergraduate Education Task Force.

 

Professional and Scholarly Organizations                                                                                      

2013, Associate Editor Spaces and Flows Journal

2012, Associate Editor Spaces and Flows Journal

1998, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, regional director

1998, Idaho/Montana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Treasurer

 

Outreach Service:

2005, Internet presentation of design proposals for the City of Lewiston, Brownfield development

2012, Sandpoint ID, Planning and design proposal for 80 acre site in association with the city (collaboration with Professor A. Marshall). Digital documents provided to the clients.

2010, Priest River, ID, Planning and design projects for community revitalization. Digital documents provided to the clients.

2010, Cascade, ID, Biological Wastewater Treatment Proposals (construction detailing). Digital documents provided to the clients.

2009, Cascade, ID.  Planning projects for community revitalization (collaboration with Professor W. McClure). Digital documents provided to the clients.

2008, Cascade, ID.  Design projects and sample construction documents (collaboration with Donna). Digital documents provided to the clients.

2007, City of Moscow, ID Master plan and design for the redevelopment of industrial land.

2006, Water and Sustainability. Moscow, Idaho Food Co-op.

2006, Urban redevelopment, City of Salem, Oregon

2005, Models and Construction Documents for Asian Arbors. University of Idaho Arboretum.

2005, Demonstrations of Sustainable Mixed Use Development. Planning and Zoning Commission, Moscow, Idaho

2004, Stream Restoration and Community Development. Moscow, Idaho.

2004, Infill and conservation subdivision proto-types, Moscow, Idaho.

2003, Brownfield Waterfront Development, Lewiston, Idaho.

2003, Port Authority Technology Park, Lewiston, Idaho.

2003, Outdoor Stage Design and Construction Documents. University of Idaho Theater Department.

2002, Central Business District Revitalization, Clarkston, Washington (with Professor W. McClure).

2001, Community Development Proposals, Seeley Lake, Montana (with Professor W. McClure).

2001, Recreation facilities and central business district revitalization, Harrison, (with Professor W. McClure).

2000, Central Business District Revitalization, Hayden, Idaho (with Professor W. McClure).

2000, Transportation corridor proposals, Sandpoint, Idaho (with Professor W. McClure).

1999, Community Development Proposals, McCall, Idaho (with Professor W. McClure).

1999, Central Business District Revitalization, New Meadows, Idaho (with Professor W. McClure).

1999, Revitalization Proposals, Star, Idaho (with Professor W. McClure).

1998, Recreation Master Plan and Downtown Revitalization, Orofino, Idaho (with Assistant Professor A. Marshal).

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

         Teaching:

2013, On-line training in Adobe Dreamweaver, AutoCad, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp

        

Scholarship:

2012, American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

2012, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Conference, University of Illinois, Urbana

2011, American Planning Association, Idaho Conference. Moscow ID

2011, Spaces and Flows Conference, Prato, Italy

2011, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

2011, American Society of Landscape Architects Rendezvous Conference, Billings MT.

2010, Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN.

2007, American Society of Landscape Architects Rendezvous Conference, San Francisco.

2006, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Annual Conference, Athens, GA.

2005, American Society of Landscape Architects Rendezvous (bi-annual regional conference)

2004, American Society of Landscape Architects Conference, Salt Lake City.

2002, American Society of Landscape Architects Conference, San Jose.

2001, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, Annual Conference.

1999, American Society of Landscape Architects Conference, Boston.