Table of Contents

Education

Scholarship and Publication

Grants and Contracts

Teaching

Committee Memberships

Service

Employment

Consulting

Honors and Awards

C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E

Gary Austin
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho 83844


RANK OR TITLE: Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture
DEPARTMENT: Landscape Architecture
OFFICE LOCATION: Art and Arch Annex - 204-C. OFFICE PHONE: 885-7117
DATE OF FIRST EMPLOYMENT AT UI: August 19, 1991
DATE OF PRESENT RANK OR TITLE: August 19, 1991

EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL:

M.L.A., 1981, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
B.A., History, 1977, California State University, Fullerton
1973, Academia Hispaná Americaná, San Miguelda Allende, Mexico
1972, World Campus Afloat, Chapman College (Africa and Asia)
PUBLICATIONS:

Books or Chapters in Books:

"Landscape Architecture and Housing for the Elderly."; In Ecology and Design of Housing for the Elderly. Greenwood Press. Submitted to editor, 1994. Contracted for publication in 1997.

Layout Techniques for Landscape Architecture, 1995. Stipes Publishing. Adopted as a text in many Landscape Architecture Programs in the U.S.

"Drip Irrigation Design", in Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction, Vol. 3, published by Landscape Architecture Foundation, 1988.

Articles and Reports:

"Active Learning and the History of Landscape Architecture,"; Landscape Journal, accepted for publication, 1996.

"Experience Using the Internet and Computer Assisted Tutorials in Landscape Architectural Education,"; Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Proceedings, 1996, with Kenneth Brooks.

Landscape Conservation Guidelines For Orange County. 1985. Written with Robert Perry for Municipal Water District of Orange County, California.

Landscape Contractor's Licensing Exam. 1984. Co-author and coordinator of State of California Exam.

Mt. Abel Management Plan. 1981. For the U.S. Forest Service. With Craig Sutton, Robert Goto, and Jeff Hook.

In Progress: "Therapeutic Gardens for Alzheimers' Disease Victims," draft complete August 1996. Article will be submitted to Landscape Journal, by Feburary 1997.
PAPERS PRESENTED AT SCHOLARLY MEETINGS:

"Digital Resources for Planners." Invited speaker at the April 1997 meeting of the American Planning Association and Council of Planning Librarians.

"Landscape Design for Alzheimer's Disease Victims: A Decade of Research."; Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, 1996.

"Experiences with Using the Internet and Computer Assisted Tutorial in Landscape Architectural Education".; Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, 1996.

"Environmental Design for the Cognitive Impaired Elderly Person."; Juried paper presented to Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, 1991.

"Site Lay-Out Training Manual."; Juried paper presented to Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, 1991.
SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES:

Digital, Video, and Fine Art:

Instructional Video. "Cool Islands: Guidelines for Parking Lot Shading," 1996. For the City of Lewiston, Idaho

Coordinated the development of image and file standards for the creation of digital images for landscape architecture, 1995.

Digital images and documentation describing historic landscapes. 600 copyright-free images posted to data bases at the university of Idaho (http://www.ets.uidaho.edu) and the University of Toronto (http://www.clr.toronto.edu) CLIP program. 1996.

Interactive tutorials for computer assisted learning. Implemented in The History of Landscape Architecture (LArch 389), Fall 1992, expanded each year since 1994.

Interactive tutorials in Landscape Construction (units on wood properties, framing, detailing; metals; concrete and unit pavers), 1994, 1996.

Digital course on the History of Landscape Architecture delivered via the internet for long-distance learning. The course is an interact ive collection of images and text. Prototype complete 1996 and presented to the University of Idaho Office of Teaching Enhancement and the State of Idaho Office of Independent Study. All units to be complete by June 1, 1997.

Peer Review of Articles:

Review of papers submitted for publication in the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Proceedings, 1995.
LECTURES:

"Grading, Layout and Water Management for Site Planning". Arch 383, Site Planning for Architects. 1996.

"Social Issues and Landscape Architecture," LArch 155, University of Idaho, 1995, 1996.

"Contract Administration," LArch 358, University of Idaho, 1995, 1996.

& quot;Site Layout," Plant Science, PlSc 464, University of Idaho, 1993, 1994, 1995.

Presentation of Computer Assisted Instruction techniques to: 1. U of I President and Provost, 2. State of Idaho Board of Regents, 1993, and 3. University of Idaho Media Fair, 1994.

"Water Management," Washington Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects, 1991.

"Human Behavior and Design," Rocky Mountain Rendezvous (Biannual Meeting of Landscape Architects in th e Northwest), 1991.

"Supportive Outdoor Environments for the Elderly Person," Washington Association of Adult Day Centers, 1991.

"Design for the Elderly," Washington Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects, 1990.

"Environmental Perception and the Cognitively Impaired Elderly Person," Two Graduate Seminars, University of Washington, 1990.

"Person/Environment Congruence Model and Design Method," Architecture 449, University of Washington, 1990.

"Maintenance Criteria and Optimum Plant Growth in Irrigation Design," Forest Biology 445, University of Washington, 1989.

"Fountain Design: Historical Associations and Cultural Values," University of California, Los Angeles, 1985.
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS:

Secured computer software purchase. Graphsoft - Minicad ($800), Adobe - Premier ($800), Auto-Des-Sys Form-Z and VirtusWalkthrough ($1200). University of Idaho comp uter services 1994-1996. The Form-Z purchase is part of a University Joint Study Program.

Secured a collection of copyright-free 35mm slides (2000+) of historical landscape projects, for transfer to digital format. Donated by Charles Cares, University of Michigan, 1996.

"The History of Landscape Architecture," Long Distance Learning via the Internet, Office of Independent Study, State of Idaho, $1,000, 1996.

"Cool Islands: Guidelines for Parking Lot Shading,&q uot; Instructional Video, City of Lewiston, Idaho, $1,500, 1996.

Support for Digital Video in Education, University of Idaho, Office of Teaching Enhancement, $1,200, 1995.

"Survey of Alzheimers' Disease Care Facilities," University of Idaho Research Office, $3,000, 1993.

"Seattle Day Center for Adults, Landscape Design," Seattle Foundation, $10,000, 1989.

"Adaptations to Changes Associated with Aging," University of Washington Graduate School, Nature Experience Research Program, National Institute on Aging, Seattle Housing Authority, $7,000, 1988.

EXPERIENCE:

In Educational Institutions Since Receipt of Bachelor's Degree:

Teaching:

As Assistant Professor at University of Idaho, August 1991-present.


Fall 1996, Landscape Graphics, 3 credits. Introduction to plan, section and perspective graphics to communicate design proposals. Introduction to computer applications supporting image manipulation and perspective drawing.

Fall 1996, Junior Landscape Architecture Design Studio, 6 credits. Emphasis on the design of housing projects on large parcels in urban and small town settings. Sustainable designs which satisfy human aspirations and enhance or preserve ecological integrity are a course goal. The study of design process for physical design, planning and public participation is pursued through literature review and application to design problems.

Fall 1995, Directed Study in CADD, 2 credits. Introduction to AutoCad and LandCadd to support preparation of construction drawings, including road alignment, framing, and construction detailing.

Fall 1993 and Fall 1994, Introduction to Landscape Architecture, 1 credit. Freshman introduction to the scope and method of the discipline.

Spring 1992-present, Irrigation Design Workshop, 2 credits. Hydraulics and irrigation system design for ornamental landscapes. Studio and lecture components.

Spring 1992-present, Landscape Construction II, 4 credits. Site layout, structural principles and calculations, construction detailing of wood, concrete, masonry, and metal features. Computer assisted drafting is utilized. Junior level course.

Fall 1991-present, History of Landscape Architecture, 3 credits. Studio workshops, graphic products and interactive computer tutorials are components of this course.

Fall 1991-95, Sophomore Landscape Architectural Design Studio, 6 credits. Design theory and its application to small sites, such as parks, plazas, and multifamily housing. Writing and computer 3-D modeling are included as part of curriculum.


As Lecturer at the University of Washington, 1985-91.

Irrigation Design Studio. Elective course in the design of spray and drip irrigation. Discussion of water management techniques.

Small Scale Construction. Sophomore construction studio addressing layout, drafting, and grading.

Large Scale Construction. Senior construction studio addressing grading and drainage, storm water management, lighting design, and road alignment.

Construction Detailing. Sophomore construction studio covering structures, detailing, and specifications.

Advanced Graphic Techniques. Senior course in multimedia presentation techniques including production of computer graphics and video presentations. Students worked in a television studio gaining experience as cameramen, directors, interviewers, online editors and off-line editors.

Design in the Urban Context. Sophomore lecture course. Design theory with special attention on urban problems.

Natural Processes and Landscape Design. Freshman lecture. Discussion of environmental planning and design methods.

Computer Applications in Environmental Design. Freshman studio introducing computing concepts and technology. Projects included 2-D drawing, 3-C modeling, Geographic Information Systems, and Relational Data Bases.
As Lecturer at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1982-85.

Plant Ecology and Design. Graduate studio including transects of native plant communities, and revegetation techniques an d planting design using native plants.

Plant Identification. Sophomore field studies to identify plant species and discuss design applications.

Landscape Construction I, II, and III. Three quarter sequence of courses addressing layout, grading, irrigation, lighting, structures, detailing, and specifications.

Theory and Literature of Landscape Architecture. Graduate Seminar exploring major theoretical issues in design through the writing of historical and contemporary authors.

Landscape Design. Graduate Studio. Introduction to landscape design, graphics, and history.


Symposia:

Coordinator, "Pools and Fountains: Technology and Esthetics." University of California at Los Ange les, 1984.
Coordinator, "Interior Landscaping: Challenges for a Young Field." University of California at Los Angeles, 1984.
Graduate Committees:

Bob DenOuden, "Riparian Corridor Rehabilitation Potential of Paradise Creek, Moscow, Idaho".Department of Geography, 1996

Steve Sidoway, "The Recreation Site Planning Process in Five Different Organizations: a Comparative multiple Case Study". College of Forestry, 1995

Magali Jurado," Digital Interactive Instruction in Rainforest Ecology" College of Forestry, 1995
Major Committee Assignments:

University Strategic Planning Task Force - Undergraduate Education, 1997-98

College Space Planning Committee, 1997.

Campus Planning Advisory Committee, 1994-1997
Chair, 1996

International Affairs Committee, 1991-93

College of Art and Architecture Computer Committee, 1991-93

Faculty Representative to Student Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects, 1991-present

Certificate in Community Design/MLA - development committee, 1994
SERVICE:

Grangeville, ID.Revitalization Master Plan, with Professor Wendy McClure and the Larch 359 Studio. 1997.

Riverbend Research and Training Park, Post Falls, ID. with Professor Wendy McClure and the Larch 359 Studio. 1997.

Evaluation of the Proposed Rural Land Subdividion Ordinance for Latah County, Idaho. 1996. Larch 359 Studio.

Sustainable Neighborhood Design for Moscow, Idaho, 1996. LArch 359 Studio.

Revitalization plan for Riggins, Idaho. LArch 359 Studio.

Internet home page design, production and maintenance for the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, 1996.

Internet home page design, production and maintenance for the Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Idaho, 1995-96.

Scanning, image editing and posting of copyright free landscape architectural images to the Internet (600 as of August 1996).

Development of Standards for the Internet Library of Images for Landscape Architecture, 1995-96.

Campus Master Plan for Eastern Idaho Technical College, 1995. LArch 259 Studio.

Julietta, Idaho, Community Park, 1992. LArch 259 Studio.


Employment:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (civilian employee), Recreation Planner, 1980-81

Purkiss-Rose Assoc., Landscape Architect, 1982-83

Environments, Landscape Architecture, Principal, 1989-91

Austin-Heaton Landscape Maintenance, owner, 1989-91
Consulting:

Seattle Day Center for Older Adults, Washington

Port Townsend Community Center, Washington

Olympic Alzheimers Residence, Washington

Kirkland Municipal C emetery, 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


Membership in Professional and Scholarly Organizations:


American Society of Landscape Architects member.

Idaho/Montana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Treasurer, 1996-98

Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, regional director, 1994-98

Sigma Lambda Alpha, 1980-present

Community and Service:

Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute
HONORS AND AWARDS:

Member of the Graduate Faculty, University of Idaho, 1994.

Professional Registration - California, 1983; Washington, 1986.

Honor Award - American Society of Landscape Architects, California Chapter, co-recipient (with J. Hook; C. Sutton; R. Goto), 1981.

Special Award - American Institute of Landscape Architects, co-recipient,1980.

Phi Kappa Phi - 1980.
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