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Wolf Plaza/Expression Tunnel

HS401, Spring 2014, The Wolf Plaza/Expression Tunnel Project, Plantings Project was designed and built-in collaboration with the NC State Grounds Management and Landscape Construction Services (GMLCS) office in the Facilities division.  The project included the design development and construction of the ‘signature’ landscape for Wolf Plaza and its immediate surroundings.

Connections and an artful design for incorporating people spaces

HS357, Fall 2013 - Connections and an artful design for incorporating people spaces and the improvement of stormwater management for steps between Dail Field and Weisinger–Brown Athletic Facility which adjoins the Rocky Branch Creek stream restoration at NC State were done in collaboration with Dr. Barbara Doll, a civil engineer and Water Quality Specialist with NC Sea Grant, and the Design/Build team at the NC State Grounds Management and Landscape Construction Services (GMLCS) office in the Facilities division.

Polk Hall ‘Heat Mitigation’ Garden

HS401, Spring 2013, Polk Hall ‘Heat Mitigation’ Garden. The ‘Heat Mitigation’ Garden is part of the streetscape at the corner of Polk Hall, named for Leonidas Polk (1837–1892), who was instrumental in establishing Land–Grant colleges under the federal Morrill Act of 1862, and helping to established NC State College in 1889.  The 1926 building, which has cow heads adorning each door, was renovated in 1987 and an additional built-in 2009. It houses the Animal Science and Biochemistry departments.

Solar Greenhouse, UNC Campus Community Garden

HS401, Spring 2012-16, Solar Greenhouse, UNC Campus Community Garden, Chapel Hill, NC, resulted in a $2,500 value for design and $25,000 value for landscape construction ...