Nathan Horlander, a Student ASLA member from Ball State University, recently embarked on a journey in Costa Rica with The School for Field Studies. Nathan's adventure took him to remote regions to study sustainable development, immersing him in diverse cultures and incredible biodiversity. "This experience made me realize that I want a future career in landscape architecture where I can be out in the field as much as possible, interacting with nature, the built environment, and the communities I am designing for," says Nathan.
"Planners, developers, and architects can more holistically address the climate impacts of their policies, plans, and projects when they include site design as part of the picture. When we integrate landscape into whole-project life cycle assessment, we can take advantage of potential carbon sinks in the landscape through ecosystem preservation and restoration."
