Beverly Bass

Beverly Bass serves as Department Head & Professor at the Landscape Architecture Department of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). Her academic and professional work focuses on integrating ecological processes into urban environments through sustainable design practices.

• BFA in Painting and Drawing from East Carolina University
• MLA from the University of Arizona

Research emphasizes small town regeneration, sustainable neighborhood design, and walkable communities, influenced by mentors like Ann Whiston Spirn during her studies at the University of Arizona. She teaches advanced design studios and computer-aided drafting courses, prioritizing ecological integration in built environments.

Professional affiliations include membership in the California Central Coast Chapter of the United States Green Building Council, alongside credentials as a registered landscape architect, LEED accredited professional, and ISA certified arborist.