Michael Pistiolas, Rla Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Area

Hired into a newly created Senior Landscape Architect role as part of The Kleingers Group expanding its Landscape Architecture studio. Specifically sought after for my experience and specialty in construction documentation and construction administration.Mentor and manage Landscape Architecture studio staff.Provide design services and act as lead for construction administration services for projects at Miami University, University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's… Show more Hired into a newly created Senior Landscape Architect role as part of The Kleingers Group expanding its Landscape Architecture studio. Specifically sought after for my experience and specialty in construction documentation and construction administration.Mentor and manage Landscape Architecture studio staff.Provide design services and act as lead for construction administration services for projects at Miami University, University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Show less

Columbus, Ohio Area

Managed all aspects of landscape architect projects including schedules, work plans and budgets. Produced landscape designs from conceptual planning through construction documentation involving specifications and estimates. Collaborated with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors.Designed solutions and led construction administration services on two Ohio University projects that helped the university meet a national ADA mandate deadline.On several publicly funded K-12… Show more Managed all aspects of landscape architect projects including schedules, work plans and budgets. Produced landscape designs from conceptual planning through construction documentation involving specifications and estimates. Collaborated with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors.Designed solutions and led construction administration services on two Ohio University projects that helped the university meet a national ADA mandate deadline.On several publicly funded K-12 school projects, presented design solutions at public meetings, explaining design ideas and functionality, generating buy in, and answering questions about public concerns. Acted as lead Landscape Architect on over 10 LEED registered projects, including Diley Ridge Medical Center project which was the first LEED Gold certified healthcare project in Ohio. Show less

Produced design solutions for a variety of project types, performed site analysis and documentation, and produced design guidelines for new residential and commercial development.Selected as one of four landscape architects to design a portion of the Carroll Creek Park project from schematic design through construction documents, which once built, generated $150 million in private residential and commercial investment along the creek corridor.Researched and wrote Visitor Access… Show more Produced design solutions for a variety of project types, performed site analysis and documentation, and produced design guidelines for new residential and commercial development.Selected as one of four landscape architects to design a portion of the Carroll Creek Park project from schematic design through construction documents, which once built, generated $150 million in private residential and commercial investment along the creek corridor.Researched and wrote Visitor Access Safety Study for the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The publication analyzed existing site access conditions and provided recommendations for improvements to pullouts, access roads and park gateways and signage. Show less

Collected data for several ongoing wildlife and wilderness research projects, educated the public about safety and policy issues and managed and maintained hiking trails and forest resources.First crew to successfully complete two consecutive rounds of a national campsite inventory and analysis project, surveying approximately 2,500 backcountry campsites. The data collected generated future policy for managing campsite resources. Member of wilderness crew that was honored by… Show more Collected data for several ongoing wildlife and wilderness research projects, educated the public about safety and policy issues and managed and maintained hiking trails and forest resources.First crew to successfully complete two consecutive rounds of a national campsite inventory and analysis project, surveying approximately 2,500 backcountry campsites. The data collected generated future policy for managing campsite resources. Member of wilderness crew that was honored by U.S.F.S. with the “Outstanding Trail Crew Award” for accomplishments during the summer of 1998. Show less

Selected into a highly competitive summer internship program while attending graduate program.Participated in the conceptual design for the development of a new 500 acre park. Created graphic presentations for 3 design concepts and participated in a public open house, reviewing each design in a one-on-one format to obtain public input.Created a digital photographic catalog of existing park structures and amenities for all 11 parks in Franklin County.

Masters Of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Studies With A Concentration In Ecological Restoration

Activities and Societies: Cross Country • Track & Field Graduated Cum Laude