sandra rolph
associate, ASLA, LEED AP
Sandra joined oslund.and.assoc. after receiving her MLA from the University of Minnesota in May of 2007. Sandra comes to us with an extensive background in environmental science. She holds a BSc in Environmental Science - Hydrology/Climatology, and an MSc in Physical Geography. Her skill in blending scientific and design thinking makes her an excellent addition to the studio, as does her proficiency in presentation graphics, 3D modeling, and website design and development. Sandra's involvement on projects has focused on site design and master planning. Sandra is excited to blend the worlds of science/research and design - contributing her deep understanding of the social and ecological function of the environment and its ethical stewardship to each of her projects. She was awarded the ASLA Student Honor Award in 2007 for her outstanding graduate design explorations in Venice and the Pacific Northwest, as well as her academic achievements.
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
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
Adjunct Assistant Professor LA4001 'Sustainable Landscape Design and Planning
Practices'. Dept
of Landscape Architecture, University of MN.
2009
Graduate Student Capstone Thesis Committee member for Carlos Principe,
Department of Landscape Architecture, University of MN.
2007-2009 Invited Design Critic - MLA graduate design courses, Department
of Landscape Architecture, 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.
