April J. Philips, ASLA

April J. Philips, ASLA
ASLA Chapter: Northern California Chapter
Category: Works

Company/academic title: April Philips Design Works Inc., San Rafael, Calif.
Education: Bachelor of landscape architecture from Louisiana State University

April Philips?EUR??,,????'?????< portfolio showcases public landscapes, urban development, green roofs, residential communities, affordable housing, schools, and private gardens. Her designs blend her skills in illustration and sustainability. From her work developing San Francisco's Union Square, she honed her interest in urban design with a concentration on public and private infill projects. Her recent works focus primarily on integrated systems for urban, high-density, mixed-use, transit-oriented residential, urban park, and institutional infill. Her leadership in launching the Sustainable Sites Initiative at the grassroots level will also have a lasting impact. As a national lecturer, she tirelessly promotes awareness of sustainability and the revitalization of degraded environments.