SUN-B9 Working Outside the Box: New Trends in Employment and Business Models

Doug Boyer, Student ASLA, received his Bachelors of Landscape Architecture in May of 2012 and is currently a candidate for a Masters of Environmental Design from Michigan State University. His thesis work is focused on the study of changing trends in design firm business models and how communication technology has created the opportunity for new, less centralized business structures.

David L. Lycke, FASLA is a principal with PMB/Place Studios, a firm formed in 1997 and recreated in 2011, utilizing non-traditional business models. He has over 23 years of experience as a designer, manager and mentor. He has served on the Professional Practice, Emerging Professionals and Finance Committees throughout his career and now chairs the Audit Committee. He has spoken with Students and emerging professionals at several universities about firm imaging and professional practices.

Ms, Wilkus is the founding Principal of SiteWorks Landscape Architecture in New York City. She has over 30 years of landscape architecture experience focused on the construction of the public realm. She has been recognized by the National Association of Professional Women and New York’s Women Builders Council as an Outstanding Women in Construction. Ms Wilkus has been of the construction management teams for Teardrop Park, The High Line, Queens Plaza and currently Governors Island.

Pamela Blough, FASLA is an Adjunct Instructor for professional practice, research, and design classes at Michigan State University, a member of the ASLA Emerging Professionals Committee, and Principal and President of PMB/Place Studios. She has been employed in both private practice and government offices employing students, emerging professionals, and experienced practioners. PMB/Place Studios is located in both Michigan and South Carolina utilizing a new business model and technology to create an engaging practice.