Professor
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
David is a professor in Landscape Architecture at Auburn University and the founding principal of HILLWORKS. Grounded in the ecological and cultural complexities of the southeast, HILLWORKS revels in the spirit of craft, thrift, and resourcefulness that permeates the region. HILLWORKS recently received the 2024 Emerging Voices Award from the Architecture League of New York. Prior to HILLWORKS, David helped unearth post-industrial landscapes at D.I.R.T. studio. Borrowing from the rich lineage of experimentation and long-term management in gardening, David strives to curate immersive experiences with plant assemblages that inspire imagination and awe.
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FRI-B07: Feral: Making Wild Landscapes
Friday, October 10, 2025
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM CT