Ms. Heller is a landscape architect who provides a valuable contribution to both the design and execution of projects. She has extensive experience in schematic design, design development, technical research, specification writing, production, construction details, sustainable design and implementation, construction administration, project management and administration. Ms. Heller has successfully managed many CYLA projects, including large-scale institutional projects with multiple phases, complex scope, and numerous consultants. She understands that successful projects require constant communication with design team and client, and careful documentation of the design and construction
process.
Particular skills include her attention to detail and experience in working with landscape improvements over a continuum of time. Her skills provide valuable perspective for the creation of healthy landscapes and ones that stand up to the traffic and wear and tear with beauty and grace. She has worked on a range of projects involving large-scale planning to smaller gardens. Ms. Heller is also well-versed in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) planning and documentation.
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Virginia,
Graduate School of Architecture, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1986
Bachelor of Arts/English, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1976