
Isabel C.
Licensed Architect and Landscape Architect
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Landscape Designer
Design District • Selbstständig
Sep 2021 - Present • 4 yrs 9 mos
I deliver measurable resilience across scales—from site hydrology to urban thermal comfort. My technical foundation combines architectural drafting with landscape systems engineering, allowing me to bridge built form and ecological performance seamlessly. Core Technical Competencies: *Stormwater Management: Designed permeable pavements, bioswales, and rain gardens. *Site Analysis & Suitability: Overlay mapping (slope, solar orientation, soil permeability, existing vegetation) using GIS and CAD workflows. Identified buildable zones and conservation priorities. *Construction Documentation: Produced grading plans, planting schedules, irrigation layouts, and detail drawings. Coordinated with civil and MEP engineers to resolve conflicts between underground utilities and root zones. *Climate Resilience: Applied urban heat island mitigation strategies (tree canopy placement, reflective materials). Integrated native, drought-tolerant plant palettes to reduce irrigation demand. *Regulatory Compliance: Navigated municipal stormwater ordinances, tree preservation codes, and ADA site accessibility requirements. *I develop planting concepts from schematic to construction-ready. I work across garden typologies—tropical modern, xeriscape, Mediterranean, rain gardens, and ecological restoration—selecting palettes based on climate data, soil analysis, and maintenance access. Each style is translated into layered planting plans with seasonal interest, structural anchors, and ecological function.