Thomas A.
Landscape Architect Technician | AutoCAD & Civil3D Drafting and Construction Packages | 3D Visualiza
Toronto,
Canada
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About
I am a landscape architect focused on the design of community-oriented living environments, including co-housing, co-operative housing, and emerging eco-village models.
My work sits at the intersection of ecological design, shared space planning, and community development, with a particular interest in how the physical environment can support more collaborative, resilient ways of living. I studied Environmental Design (Landscape & Urbanism) and worked as a Junior Landscape Architect at Stantec in Ottawa, contributing to public realm and landscape projects that required balancing ecological systems, urban conditions, and social use.
Prior to this, I co-founded and operated a worker-owned ecological landscaping co-operative, where I gained hands-on experience in democratic governance, land stewardship, and collaborative decision-making. I later served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation, further deepening my understanding of co-operative structures and member-driven organizations.
I am particularly interested in how shared outdoor spaces—courtyards, pathways, productive landscapes, and gathering areas—can foster social connection and collective ownership within housing developments.
Alongside my design work, I use visual tools including CAD, 2D rendering, photography, and video to help communicate ideas clearly and support early-stage project development, community engagement, and storytelling.
Having lived and worked internationally, I bring a cross-cultural perspective and adaptability to diverse project contexts.
My long-term focus is to contribute to co-operative housing, co-housing communities, and ecologically grounded developments that offer more accessible, participatory alternatives to conventional housing models.
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My work sits at the intersection of ecological design, shared space planning, and community development, with a particular interest in how the physical environment can support more collaborative, resilient ways of living. I studied Environmental Design (Landscape & Urbanism) and worked as a Junior Landscape Architect at Stantec in Ottawa, contributing to public realm and landscape projects that required balancing ecological systems, urban conditions, and social use.
Prior to this, I co-founded and operated a worker-owned ecological landscaping co-operative, where I gained hands-on experience in democratic governance, land stewardship, and collaborative decision-making. I later served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation, further deepening my understanding of co-operative structures and member-driven organizations.
I am particularly interested in how shared outdoor spaces—courtyards, pathways, productive landscapes, and gathering areas—can foster social connection and collective ownership within housing developments.
Alongside my design work, I use visual tools including CAD, 2D rendering, photography, and video to help communicate ideas clearly and support early-stage project development, community engagement, and storytelling.
Having lived and worked internationally, I bring a cross-cultural perspective and adaptability to diverse project contexts.
My long-term focus is to contribute to co-operative housing, co-housing communities, and ecologically grounded developments that offer more accessible, participatory alternatives to conventional housing models.
Experience
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Landscape Architect Technician
Stantec Consulting Ltd. · Full-time
Aug 2022 –
Nov 2025
3 yrs 3 mos
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Contributed to landscape architecture and urban design projects across the Ottawa region, supporting multidisciplinary teams in the design and implementation of parks, public spaces, streetscapes, residential developments, and infrastructure projects.
Prepared conceptual designs, presentation graphics, and detailed construction drawings for landscape elements including park amenities, pathways, planting plans, and streetscape improvements. Conducted extensive tree inventories and vegetation assessments, preparing tree conservation reports and recommendations for removals, protection measures, and compensation plantings.
Project experience included municipal parks and recreation facilities, sustainable residential developments, streetscape improvements, subdivision landscapes, and environmental restoration initiatives. Responsibilities also included site inspections, construction administration support, grading and drainage coordination, and visual materials for community consultation and stakeholder engagement.
Education
- University of Manitoba Environmental Design, Landscape and Urbanism, 3.75 2010 – 2015 Studied Environmental Design with a focus on Landscape and Urbanism at the University of Manitoba. Developed skills in site analysis, spatial design, and visual communication through studio projects exploring public spaces, ecological landscapes, and urban environments.
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Area of Expertise
General CAD Drafting
Urban Planning & Design
CAD Drawing Services
PDF to DWG Conversion
AutoCAD Drafting & Design
AutoCAD Design Services
2D CAD Drafting Services
AutoCAD Drawing Services
CAD Drafting Services
Standardization of Drawings
Raster to Vector CAD Conversion
2D CAD Design Services
PDF to CAD Conversion
Drafting and Design Services
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
French Limited working proficiency
Chinese (Simplified) Elementary proficiency
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada