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New Study on Living Shorelines Published by Dr. Jules Bruck in Frontiers of Environmental Science Dr. Jules Bruck recently published her research article “Optimizing shoreline suitability models framework: integrating advanced GIS methodologies at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland” in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science, which explores how bold, open science can restore ecosystems, empower communities, […]

UF Landscape Architecture Students Build Connections at the 2026 UF DCP Industry Expo Students from the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Florida recently attended the UF College of Design, Construction and Planning’s 2026 Industry Expo, where they had the opportunity to connect with professionals and explore internship and job opportunities. The Expo

UF Coastal Resilience Design Studio Research Lab Conducts Field Visit to St. Augustine To Explore Coastal Design Systems in Action In January, students from the UF Department of Landscape Architecture’s Coastal Resilience Design Studio (CRDS) research lab under department Chair Dr. Jules Bruck conducted a field visit to St. Augustine. The goal of the visit

Landscape Architecture Ph.D. Student Strengthens National Partnerships in Coastal Resilience Research Looking to translate research into real-world coastal resilience, University of Florida Ph.D. student Mojtaba ‘Mo’ Tahmasebi has collaborated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), and the UF Center for Coastal Solutions.  This past year,

Faculty From the University of Florida’s Center for Landscape Conservation Planning Publish New Research on Sea Level Rise Adaptation for Florida’s Coastal Ecosystems Faculty from the University of Florida’s Center for Landscape Conservation Planning (CLCP) have published new research examining how sea level rise is threatening Florida’s coastal ecosystems and what can be done to

University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture Launches Glenn A. Acomb Memorial Fund The University of Florida’s Department of Landscape Architecture is proud to announce the Glenn A. Acomb Green Infrastructure in Landscape Architecture Student Support Fund, established in memory of former professor Glenn A. Acomb, whose contributions shaped the department and influenced alumni for

Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow: Landscape Architecture Student Amaia Morgan Aims to Advance Resilient Design Miami-native and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) student Amaia Morgan grew up being told the place she called home was under threat. Facing rising sea levels, rapid urban growth, and intensifying hurricanes, Miami is one of the most vulnerable cities on

UF Landscape Architecture Students Launch Magazine Highlighting Student Projects Students at the University of Florida’s Department of Landscape Architecture have launched Understory, a magazine aimed at preserving student studio work and fostering dialogue through the lens of landscape architecture at the University of Florida and beyond. Eager to share their accomplishments with peers and introduce

UF Landscape Architecture Shines at Annual ASLA Florida Conference Faculty and students from the University of Florida’s Department of Landscape Architecture recently attended the 2025 American Society of Landscape Architects Florida Annual Conference in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Five students also received top recognition from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) through the 2025 Student

UF Landscape Architecture Shines at Annual ASLA Florida Conference Faculty, students, and alumni from the University of Florida’s Department of Landscape Architecture recently attended the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Florida Annual Conference in Ponte Vedra, Florida.  Each year, this conference brings together landscape architects from across the state to explore how the discipline