Richard L. Hindle

Assistant Professor
Department of Landscape Architecture

Research Interests

Professor Hindle’s research focuses on technology in the garden and landscape, with an emphasis on material processes and innovation. Currently, Richard is keenly interested in the archives of Professor Stanley Hart White and in patent research that queries the origins of emergent technologies in landscape architecture. His other interests include design/build, Horticultural Building Systems, garden history, plants in design, and the cultural production of landscapes.

Education

2008 Master of Landscape Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design
2001 Bachelor of Science, Horticulture, Cornell University

Professional Experience

Fall 2011-Present Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2010-2011 Adjunct Instructor, University of Oregon
2008-2009 Design Staff, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates
2008 Consultant, Rios Clementi Hale Studios & Atelier Jean Nouvel
2006-2008 Consultant, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

Courses Taught at the University of Illinois

Natural Precedent in Planting (LA 452) tba Fall 2011
Site & Materials Construction (LA 343) tba Spring 2012
Topical Seminar/Workshop (LA 390/590; LA 336/438) tba Spring 2012

Links

http://horticulturalbuildingsystems.com
http://www.grahamfoundation.org/grantees/4834-reconstructing-the-vegetation-bearing-architectonic-structure- and-system-1938