Daniel H. Ortega, ASLA
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CurriculumVitae Daniel H. Ortega, ASLA, MLA Professor of Landscape Architecture Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, UNLV College of Fine Arts Associate Director for Academic Affairs,, UNLV School of Architecture Program Coordinator, UNLV Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Program Phone: 702.895.3031 Email: [email protected] Office: ARC 139 A Profile Daniel H. Ortega, is a Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ School of Architecture. He holds a first professional Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a terminal Master of Landscape Architecture degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. His scholarly interests lie in the cultural interpretations of place and the role(s) that those interpretations play in the crafting of contemporary landscapes. Additionally, his research includes issues related to emerging technologies and visual representation as factors that affect the crafting of our built environment. His co-edited/co-authored text, Innovations in Landscape Architecture, is an inspiring and thought-provoking book that explores how recent innovations in landscape architecture have uniquely positioned the practice to address complex issues and technologies that affect our built environment. Experience 2018 - Present Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs University of Nevada Las Vegas, College of Fine Arts, Las Vegas, NV. 2017 - Present Associate Director for Academic Affairs University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Architecture, Las Vegas, NV. 2017 - Present Professor Landscape Architecture and Planning Program, University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Architecture, Las Vegas, NV. 2010 - Present Program Coordinator Landscape Architecture and Planning Program, University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Architecture, Las Vegas, NV. 2007 - 2017 Associate Professor Landscape Architecture and Planning Program, University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Architecture, Las Vegas, NV. Curriculum Vitae - Daniel H. Ortega, ASLA, MLA !1 2000 - 2007 Assistant Professor Landscape Architecture and Planning Program, University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Architecture, Las Vegas, NV. 1995 - 1997 and 2000 - 2004 Design Associate Landaco Design Build Landscape Architecture, Las Vegas, NV. 1995 Design Associate Southwick Landscape Architecture, Las Vegas, NV. Education Terminal Degree Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI. Master of Landscape Architecture - 1999 First Professional Degree University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV. Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - 1997 Professional Memberships American Society of Landscape Architects Full Member - 2000 - Present Program Administrator - 2010 - Present Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Full Member - 2000 - Present Program Administrator - 2010 - Present Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) Member - Educator. Roster of Visiting Evaluators (ROVE) - 2010 - Present Sigma Lambda Alpha the National Landscape Architecture Honor’s Society Full Member - 2001 - Present Awards and Honors 2017 Nominee — The Yonema "Bill" Tomiyasu Lifetime Achievement Award The Desert Green Foundation, Las Vegas, NV. Curriculum Vitae - Daniel H. Ortega, ASLA, MLA !2 2016 The Paul L. Cejas Visiting Scholar in Landscape Architecture The Florida International University 2009 - 2012 UNLV Graduate College - Special Graduate Research Award The University of Nevada Las Vegas 2010 American Society of Landscape Architects President’s Award Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects 2008 Citation Award AIA Nevada - Unbuilt Category - Casa Go Go in collaboration with assemblage Studio, Las Vegas, NV. Gold Leaf Award International Society of Arboriculture Gold Leaf Award for Community Service in collaboration with the UNLV Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. 2005 Merit Award AIA Nevada - Unbuilt Category - The J2 Bamboo House in collaboration with assemblage Studio, Las Vegas, NV. 2004 Merit Award AIA Nevada - Built Category - The Lynn Bennet Early Childhood Education Center in collaboration with assemblage Studio, Las Vegas, NV. Participant Designing the Highline - Design Competition, NY, NY 2001 Honor Award AIA Nevada - Unbuilt Category - The Lynn Bennet Early Childhood Education Center in collaboration with assemblage Studio, Las Vegas, NV. 2000 Participant The Martin Luther King Jr. National Monument, Design Competition, Washington, D.C. Teaching Experience University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Architecture Curriculum Vitae - Daniel H. Ortega, ASLA, MLA !3 AAD 182 Introduction to Design – Studio AAE 100 Introduction to Architecture – Lecture AAE 693 Graduate Independent Study AAI 100 Introduction to Interior Architecture and Design - Lecture AAL 100 Introduction to Landscape Architecture - Lecture AAL 101 Design with Nature – Lecture AAL 286 Landscape Architecture Design II - Studio LAND 255 History of Landscape Architecture - Lecture LAND 284 Landscape Architecture Design I - Studio LAND 306 Charrette LAND 384 Landscape Architecture Design III - Studio LAND 386 Landscape Architecture Design IV - Studio LAND 443 Storm Water Management - Lecture LAND 455/655 Theory in Landscape Architecture - Lecture LAND 467 Geographic Information Systems for Landscape Architecture - Lecture LAND 484 Landscape Architecture Design III - Studio LAND 486 Landscape Architecture Design IV - Studio LAND 493 Undergraduate Independent Study LAND 495 Special Topics in Landscape Architecture - Lecture LAND 499 Sustainable Design for the 21st Century City - Lecture Directed Undergraduate Student Learning 2017 Co-Advisor - Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Capstone Degree Project “An Amenities Based Masterplan for the Las Vegas Rescue Mission”," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Dangduy Trinh 2016 Co-Advisor - Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Capstone Degree Projects "Adaptive re-use of a Large Campus Parking Lot to Mitigate Negative Environmental Conditions," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Sebastian Aguirre "An Adaptive Re-Use Approach to Redesigning the UNLV School of Architecture's Exterior Environment," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Vincent Aldana "Adaptive Re-Use of Three Distinct Campus Typologies for the UNLV Campus," UNLV School of Architecture Student: John Duncombe "A Small Scaled Plaza Design for the UNLV Campus Community," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Giuseppe Romano Curriculum Vitae - Daniel H. Ortega, ASLA, MLA !4 "An Amenities Approach to Addressing Negative Circulation Conditions on the UNLV Campus," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Gavyn Silva 2015 Advisor - Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Capstone Degree Projects "Pedestrian Safety Master Plan for Maryland Parkway," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Theodore Armijo "Play Scapes : Mini Parks for Downtown Chicago," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Kalani Blackwell "A Therapeutic Residential Garden For Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Tanner Chee "Healthy Play Environments for Schoolyards," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Mirella Garcia "Sustainable Community Development: A redesign for Las Vegas' Naked City," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Arely Lopez "Adaptive Re-Use of Southern Nevada's Waste Stream," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Jamie Mitchell "A Master Plan for a Downhill Cycle Facility at Mount Charleston, NV." UNLV School of Architecture Student: Jeffrey Murvin "Campus Safe: A Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Analysis for the UNLV Campus," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Christopher Rucker 2014 Advisor - Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Capstone Degree Projects "Eco-Streets: Algae as a Refined Design Material" UNLV School of Architecture Student: Diego Alvarez, Jacob Johnson Excerpts from this project are published in Representing Landscapes: Digital (2015) Nadia Amoroso, (ed.) Routledge Press Curriculum Vitae - Daniel H. Ortega, ASLA, MLA !5 "Safe Routes to Schools: Pedestrian Best Management Practices for Children, Las Vegas, NV.“ UNLV School of Architecture Student: Cameron Arizmendez "Public Trails as an Inclusive Catalyst to Promote Public Health" UNLV School of Architecture Student: Nyal Bedong "An Active Way of Life: A Health and Wellness Re-Purpose of the Naniloa Golf Course, Hilo, HI.” UNLV School of Architecture Student: Brent Felipe "A Healing Garden for Alzheimer's Patients: Cleveland Clinic, Lou Ruvo Campus, Las Vegas, NV.” UNLV School of Architecture Student: Diana Garcia "An Ecological Master Plan for the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve," UNLV School of Architecture Student: Melissa Gonzalez "Acacia Demonstration Garden: A Master Plan" UNLV School of Architecture Student: Ailyn Marrero Mascaro "An Alternative Energy Master Planned Community: Cornerstone Lake, Henderson, NV." UNLV School of Architecture Student: Coryden May “A Storm Water Management Master Plan for the Thomas and Mack Parking Lot, UNLV Campus" UNLV School of Architecture Student: Steve McKeown 2013 Advisor - Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Capstone Degree Projects "Creating, Improving, Connecting: Revitalizing Public Open Space in Downtown Las Vegas" UNLV School of Architecture Student: Jonathon Barrios, Michael Little "Extending the Embodied Benefits of a Community Garden Beyond the Garden Walls" UNLV School of Architecture Student: Shenandoah Ellis Curriculum Vitae - Daniel H. Ortega, ASLA, MLA !6 "Redesigning FEMA Relief Housing Sites to Increase Community Wellness" UNLV School of Architecture