Benjamin J. Berkman: Ben@infinitiRED.com. Ben Berkman is a Landscape Architect and Site Planning Professional. Ben has over 20 years of interdisciplinary site design, land management and real estate experience.His hands on experience in design, construction, estimating and project management enables him to incorporate his passions for regenerative design into all aspects of his work style and lifestyle. Ben is doubly certified as a Permaculture Designer.Ben graduated from Pitzer College in California with a BA in Art and Anthropology. His fields of study inform his focus on the creative use by humans of their physical environment. His further interests lead him to study Regenerative Design at the Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies in Pomona California. With this knowledge, he set off around the globe to understand best practices in natural building and permaculture design.Sustainable and ecologically high functioning designs are at the core of Ben’s architecture. He strives to incorporate modern forms and proven materials to create and enhance a “sense of place”, often by highlighting its function. His creative aptitude in graphic design, drafting, CAD, and his experience developing permit and construction drawings, and working closely with jurisdictions are key skill sets in his real estate development and construction projects.Over the last decade Ben has worked on high end residential design projects with Seattle’s most notable Landscape Design/Build firms. His designs are in some of Seattle’s luxury estates located in some of Seattle’s most premier neighborhoods. These projects often have challenging elements including steep slopes, shoreline and waterfront properties. Ben has developed the ability to work creatively with engineers, contractors and jurisdictions, to design beautiful resilient landscapes. He has had the honor of working on some iconic projects around the city including Seattle’s Canlis Restaurant (with Scot Eckley), Penthouse suite rooftop Gardens at the Four Seasons and Tacoma Goodwill's living wall.Ben is well acquainted with the project budgets, permit processes and code requirements with various jurisdictions. Moreover, his working knowledge of vegetation is informed by his work with one of the largest landscape contractor/nurseries in the Pacific Northwest. His ability to scale projects is guided by a wide range of industry experience.