Principal
Phyto Studio
Arlington, Virginia
Thomas Rainer is a leading voice in ecological landscape design and a registered landscape architect based in Arlington, Virginia. As co-founder of Phyto Studio, he creates innovative, plant-driven landscapes for public and private spaces, with notable work at the Arboretum at Penn State, Toronto Botanical Garden, and over 125 residential gardens. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Landscape Architecture Magazine, and Architectural Digest. A former instructor at George Washington University, Thomas teaches internationally and is co-author of the influential book Planting in a Post-Wild World, which explores the future of ecological planting design.
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SAT-B05: Inside the LA Studio—Phyto Studio
Saturday, October 11, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM CT
SUN-B03: Future Trees: Strategies for Designing and Managing Canopies for Institutional Landscapes
Sunday, October 12, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM CT
MON-A05: Mastering Plant Procurement: Bridging Gaps from Design to Delivery
Monday, October 13, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM CT