
The at the will offer a new professional graduate degree, the master of landscape architecture (MLA), beginning in fall 2018. Graduates will obtain a thorough knowledge of the core skills and applications of contemporary landscape architecture with a focus on sustainable design in tropical and subtropical, Hawaiian and Asia/Pacific environments.
The MLA, the first landscape architecture degree offered in the state, is recognized by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board.
The program is open to qualified applicants with bachelor¡¯s degrees in any field of study.
“Âé¶¹´«Ã½, with its rich natural and cultural history and manifold environmental and social challenges, provides a unique place of learning and opportunity for cutting-edge landscape architectural research, teaching and practice,” said Judith Stilgenbauer, MLA program director and associate professor.
Informational session
The public is invited to an informational session on Monday, December 11, 2 p.m. in Architecture Building room 215. This talk story is open to those interested in landscape architecture as a potential career option. Informational materials, visuals of award-winning landscape architecture projects and refreshments will be available.
Attendees may chat with representatives of the local landscape architecture community and professional organizations, such as the , architecture students, and members of the School of Architecture faculty and student services team.
For more information, email Stilgenbauer at jstilg@hawaii.edu.
