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Professor Dietmar Straub is a leading landscape architect and educator at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Architecture. He holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture, specializing in sustainable design, ecological rehabilitation, and community-engaged scholarship. His work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing improvisation, recycling, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Education:
- Diplom-Ingenieur (Master’s equivalent) in Landscape Architecture, Technical University of Munich
- Certification in Vocational Education and Training (pedagogy/educational psychology)
- Landscape Gardener Journeyman’s Certificate
Research & Practice: Straub’s research, often conducted through 'Research by Design,' focuses on gardens as experimental spaces, traumatized landscapes, and water management in prairie contexts. Key projects include the award-winning Chenshan Botanic Garden (Shanghai) and the Science Courtyard at the University of Manitoba, which integrates native plantings, geological storytelling, and biodiversity.
Teaching: He teaches design studios and site planning, emphasizing hands-on learning through projects like tree-pit construction and community planting initiatives. His approach narrows the gap between theory and practice, fostering student engagement with material processes and ecological systems.
Awards: Over three dozen national/international awards highlight his contributions to sustainable design, including the 2024 LILA Award for the Science Courtyard and the 2023 Indigenous Initiatives Fund grant for the Shared Path project with Lake Manitoba First Nation.
Community Work: Straub collaborates with underserved communities (e.g., Folly Forest in Winnipeg) to create spaces that blend ecological resilience with cultural relevance. His practice often involves pro bono work, prioritizing social impact over commercial gain.
