Anthony Fettes

Anthony Fettes is an Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of New Mexico (UNM), affiliated with the School of Architecture and Planning. He holds an MLA from UNM and a BS in Natural Resources Management from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. His research focuses on ecological design, landscape performance, and Indigenous knowledge, with a commitment to tribal planning and community engagement.

Education:

• MLA, University of New Mexico
• BS Natural Resources Management, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

Research interests emphasize reciprocal relationships between people and place, integrating traditional ecological knowledge with modern design practices. His work spans urban ecology, Indigenous placemaking, and climate action. Recent projects include the Indigenous Landscape Studio, collaborating with Pueblo and Navajo communities, and brownfield redevelopment in Alaska.

Key articles explore biophony as a performance metric, tribal planning strategies, and drone technology in climate adaptation. His scholarship bridges ecological science and community-driven design, fostering sustainability and cultural stewardship.

Awards include the EPA Tribal TAB Grant, UNM Faculty Development Awards, and a 2025 Landscape Architecture Foundation Research Fellowship. He leads grants focusing on Indigenous communities, such as the Hozho Voices of Healing Center and Santa Fe Indian School campus visioning.

Teaching includes courses like Urban Ecology and Measuring Landscape Performance. He advises students on community-based projects, emphasizing eco-cultural literacy and collaborative decision-making. His work is supported by affiliations with the Indigenous Design + Planning Institute and Sasaki Associates.