KATIE WEBSTER
KatieWebster1@vt.edu
Recent graduate with 1 year of experience seeking a designer position to gain experience in creating meaningful public space Approaches design through context-driven solutions, creativity, and a commitment to addressing environmental and social inequities through thoughtful and innovative design strategies.
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech | Bachelor of Landscape Architecture | May 2025
• GPA: 3.8
• Minors: Smart and Sustainable Cities, Ecological Cities
• Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center (WAAC) Interdisciplinary design studio
EXPERIENCE
Lionheart Places | Landscape Architecture Intern | Summer 2024
• I-35 Cap and Stitch Project in Austin, Texas
• Contributed to I-35 Cap and Stitch Project, focusing on conceptual design for urban spaces
• Developed design guideline documents to support project vision
• Developed graphics presented to the public
Hill Studio | Landscape Architecture Intern | Summer 2023 | Spring 2025
• Rendered Photoshop visualizations and plans for multiple projects
• Standardized details library to enhance project consistency
• Edited construction documents to meet project specifications
LSG | Landscape Architecture Intern | Fall 2023
• Created Standard Details
• Formatted Specifications
Virginia Tech | Learning Landscapes Assistance-ship | Fall 2024-Present
• Transdisciplinary team examining creating a learning landscape
• Developed VR visualizations to enhance understanding of learning landscape proposals
• Created materials for a charrette of over 50 people including base maps and facilitated discussions to gather input on designs
Virginia Tech Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations (ARIES) | 3D Artist | 2022-2024
• Collected and processed data utilizing 3D LiDAR scanning technology
• Co-authored a comprehensive guide for using 3D scanning technology
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
ASLA-VT | Fall 2021-Spring 2025
• Co-president 2024-2025
• Secretary 2023-2024
• 4th year representative 2023-2024
Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society | Spring 2023 -Spring 2025
• Scholastic honor society recognizing academic achievement of landscape architecture students
• Secretary 2024-2025
Alpha Rho Chi Professional Fraternity | Fall 2021- Spring 2025
• Superintendent January 2024-May 2025
• Superintendent January 2023-May 2023
School of Design Ambassador | Fall 2022- Fall 2024
• Tour guide and contact point for prospective students and alumni
SKILLS
AutoCAD | LandFX | Revit
Photoshop | InDesign | Illustrator
ArcGIS Pro
Rhino | Sketchup | Twin Motion | VR
Construction Documents
Community Engagement | Charrettes
Photography
Hand Rendering
LiDAR Scanning and Processing
Excel | Urban Data Analytics
BlueBeam REVU
Google Earth Pro
Digital + Physical Fabrication
AWARDS
Benjamin C. Johnson and Janice K. McBee Award
Recognizes a 4th year undergraduate student who demonstrates a high level of design performance; leadership in studio; contribution to collective learning in studio; confidence in graphic, written, verbal communication; and a demonstrated vision for landscape architecture.
Shirley Brandes Staley Prize for Design Excellence
Excellence in site scale design including development of sense of place in design through articulation of space, appropriate use of materials, and refined detail design.
Silhouette Magazine Featured Artist
Photography selected and featured in the semi-annual student run arts magazine.
ASLA Honor Certificate
Recognizes students who have achieved a sustained level of outstanding performance in their studies and show promise of making significant contributions to the profession and have demonstrated the highest level of academic scholarship and accomplishments in the skills related to the art and technology of landscape architecture.