Cheryl Lough

Cheryl Lough is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Design at Otis College of Art and Design. She holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University (2015) and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from West Virginia University (2003). Her professional affiliations include the American Society of Landscape Architects, Urban Land Institute, and U.S. Green Building Council.

• Education
  • Masters of Landscape Architecture, Louisiana State University (2015)
  • Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, West Virginia University (2003)

Her research and practice focus on Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, Urban Planning, and Sustainable Design. She has contributed to community forestry initiatives, green team leadership, and native plant conservation. Her career spans roles as a landscape designer, principal, and director, with expertise in construction documentation and capstone project instruction.

Professional Roles

• Owner, UPON Landscape Architecture (2020–present)
• Principal, Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects (2019–2020)
• Director of Landscape Architecture, BNIM Architects (2016–2019)
• Senior Associate, The Office of James Burnett (2015–2016)