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Matson, Zannah

Assistant Professor

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  • ENVD 1030 - Studio 1: Introduction to Landscape Architecture
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
    The third of four introductory studios exposes students to concepts and strategies inherent to the practice of landscape architecture. Students analyze and design ecological related systems within an urban context in this immersive studio environment.
  • ENVD 1130 - Studio 2: Fundamentals of Landscape Architecture
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023
    Building on skills learned from the introductory studio, this course expands the skills and knowledge needed for the practice of landscape architecture. With a focus on resilient design and an exploration through multiple scales, students design ecological systems in an urban context.
  • ENVD 4979 - Honors Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
    Working with an advisor, students prepare, complete, and defend an honors thesis project, either written or creative.
  • LAND 4114 - Landscape Architecture Theory
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    In this lecture course, students will research and interrogate the boundaries of landscape architecture theory and practice. Students will analyze landscape architecture through the theoretical lenses of form, space, materials, language, and systems. Students shall integrate this theoretical learning by (a) identifying these concepts in their lived experiences and studio practices and (b) researching historic and current landscape architecture firms whose work exemplifies these theoretical approaches.
  • PLAN 3102 - Strategies and Techniques for Sustainable Planning and Design
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
    Explores analytical strategies and techniques in applied research and professional skills needed in sustainable planning and design. Includes quantitative and qualitative methods used by planners and designers to make informed decisions.

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