sandra rolph
associate, ASLA, LEED AP
Prior to receiving a MLA from the University
of Minnesota, Sandra completed a MSc degree in Physical Geography at the
University of British Columbia, Canada with a focus on arctic ecology
and climate change. The Minnesota Chapter of ASLA awarded Sandra with
a Student Honor Award for her outstanding graduate design explorations
in Venice and the Pacific Northwest.
Sandra's skill in blending scientific and design thinking makes her an
excellent addition to the studio, as does her proficiency in 3-D modeling,
design graphics, and construction document development. Her involvement
on projects ranges from Campus Master Planning to small-scale site design,
with a focus on academic campuses. As a LEED AP, Sandra works to blend
the worlds of science and design by contributing her deep understanding
of the ecological function of the environment and its ethical stewardship
to each of her projects. She teaches a course on sustainable landscape
design and planning at the University of Minnesota.
EDUCATION
University
of Minnesota
College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Masters of Landscape Architecture, 2007
University
of British Columbia
Department of Geography, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Masters of Science, 2002
McMaster University
Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Hamilton, Ontario,
Canada
Bachelors of Environmental Science, Co-op, 1999
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
oslund.and.assoc.,
Minneapolis, MN
Associate: May 2007 - present
Intern: May 2006 - May 2007
Responsible for site planning and design, presentation graphics, 3D modeling,
and website design.
Additional responsibilities include assistance with cost estimation and
preparation of presentation and marketing materials.
The Kestrel Design Group, Edina, MN
Intern, May 2005 to January 2006
Responsible for project research (post-installation), preparation of PowerPoint
presentations and marketing materials,
assistance with charette coordination and project programming, project
cost estimation.
RECENT PROJECTS
University
of Minnesota - Itasca Biological Field Station, MN
Augsburg
College Master Plan, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN
Carleton College, Northfield, MN
Minnesota Twins Ballpark, Minneapolis,
MN
I-35W Bridge, Minneapolis,
MN
Macalester College Library Plaza, St. Paul, MN
Hamline University Master
Plan, St. Paul, MN
University of Minnesota
Morris Master Plan, Morris, MN
Woodhill Country Club, Wayzata, MN
Dankuk Housing Development, Seoul, South Korea
Hoffman Industries, Anoka, MN
Pinnacle Bank Master Plan, Omaha, NB
Pacific Springs Vista, Omaha, NB
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2009
LEED Accredited Professional, US Green Building Certification Institute,
Washington, DC.
2008 Winner of the
Juried Design Competition 'Waterosity' - Landscape installation exhibit
May-Oct. 2009, University of MN Landscape Arboretum.
2007 ASLA Student Honor
Award for academic achievement in an accredited Graduate Program in Landscape
Architecture.
2004 Founders Fund Fellowship in Landscape Architecture. Presented by
the Department of Landscape Architecture, University of MN.
2004 Greg Kopischke Fellowship in Landscape Architecture. Presented by
the Department of Landscape Architecture, University of MN.
2004 Graduate School Tuition Fellowship. Presented by the Graduate School,
University of Minnesota.
2001 Northern Scientific Training Grant, Department of Indian Affairs
and Northern Development, Canada.
1999 Cameron D. Allen Award for academic achievements in Climatology and
Hydrology Specialization, Department of Geography, McMaster University,
Ontario, Canada.
TEACHING AND ACADEMIC
2009-present
Adjunct Assistant Professor Dept
of Landscape Architecture, University of MN.
Course:
LA4001 'Sustainable Landscape Design and Planning Practices'.
2009-present
Graduate Student Capstone Thesis Committee member for Carlos Principe
('09), Sarah Weeks ('11), and Elizabeth Laurie ('11). Department of Landscape
Architecture, University of MN.
2007- present Invited Design Critic - MLA and ARCH graduate design courses,
College of Design, University of MN.
2007 Teaching Assistantship.
LA 8575 The Art and Ecology of Landscape Details, Department of Landscape
Architecture, University of MN.
2006 Teaching Assistantship. Port Cities Study Abroad Program, College
of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota.
2004, 2005 Teaching Assistantship. LA 3571 Landform Systems, Department
of Landscape Architecture, University of MN.
2000-2001 Teaching Assistantships. Department of Geography, University
of British Columbia, BC. Canada.
1999 Teaching Assistantship. Department of Geography, McMaster University,
ON. Canada.
