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Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien

Portland, OR, US

 

About 

I am a license landscape architect (OR and WA) with over 20 years experience. My career has spanned nearly every facet of the landscape architecture profession. Particular focus has been on urban design and sustainability. I have worked on LEED buildings and sites, green streets, urban plazas and large mixed-use developments throughout the northwest.

 

In addition to my recent experience managing the Landscape Architecture Department of a mid-sized A/E firm, running my own firm for eight years gave me invaluable experience in all aspects of the profession and will translate immediately into any environment.  As a professional I am committed to providing landscapes of high aesthetic value that are sustainable and functional.

Employment 

Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, Portland, OR, US, Senior Landscape Architect

Director of landscape architecture department: duties included project management; public involvement; landscape architectural design; supervision of staff; consultant coordination; contract document preparation; and bid/construction phase coordination; marketing.

May 2010 - Sep 2012
 

viridian environmental design, Portland, OR, US, Principal/Owner

Duties: All aspects of private practice - office and project management; public involvement; landscape architectural design; supervision of design professionals; consultant coordination; contract document preparation; and bid/construction phase coordination; marketing.

Apr 2002 - May 2010
 

GreenWorks, PC, Portland, OR, US, Associate Landscape Architect

Duties: Project designer and project manager for public and commercial landscape architecture developments. Managed clients and design teams. Developed new business and expended existing client base. Provided plan documentation / drafting for site design, planting, irrigation and associated details. Wrote and edited specifications.

Oct 1991 - Apr 2002
 

Education 

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, US, Landscape Architecture

Sep 1984 - Apr 1989
 

Areas of Specialization 

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