SUN-C02: Biodiversity: Strategies for Landscape Architects

Sunday, October 12, 2025

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM CT

1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW

Speaker(s)

Claudia West, International ASLA

Principal
Phyto Studio LLC
Arlington, Virginia
Derek Kalp, ASLA, PLA, CEFP

Senior Landscape Architect
Penn State University
State College, Pennsylvania
Douglas A. DeBerry, PhD

Research Assistant Professor/Senior Scientist
College of William & Mary/VHB
Williamsburg, Virginia

Biodiversity is essential for a thriving planet. This engaging session unlocks scientific insights to reveal what truly boosts biodiversity. From ecological insights to scalable design solutions, discover tools to transform this vital concept into impactful, real-world success.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the scientific background of biodiversity.
Lean which ecological principles truly enhance biodiversity.
Translate biodiversity goals into implementable design strategies.
Learn how to implement biodiversity measures at the campus scale, whether institutional or corporate.