Jonathan Gemmell

Biography: 

Jonathan Gemmell is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Landscape Architecture in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture.  His focus is in bringing his experience as a practicing Landscape Architect into the classroom, using professional projects as practical examples of site design. Landscape Design can be a diverse field, by exposing students to a variety of project types and processes the studio format can guide students to develop their own interests and capacity for critical thought as can be applied to innovative approaches to landscape design.  As a returning UMD graduate Jonathan also has a unique perspective that will help guide students through their time in the department.

Education 

Master of Landscape Architecture - University of Maryland - 2015
Graphic Communication, Nature Education, and Environmental Literacy

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art - Goucher College
Sculpture and three-dimension spatial compositions

Professional Positions Held: 

Floura Teeter Landscape Architects 
- Senior Associate 
- Associate 
- Landscape Designer 
Project Management of a variety of project types, including Housing and Streetscape Development, K-12 and Higher Education Campus Design, Transportation and Planning, and Office and Amenity.
Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement/Participation
Environmental Site Design and Stormwater Management

Oasis Design Group  
- Landscape Designer 
Environmental Site Design, Recreation, Amenity Planning, and Streetscape Design

Teaching: Courses Taught