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Eric Kramer is a Lecturer in Landscape Architecture at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design (GSD). His work explores how landscapes communicate cultural narratives, histories, and aspirations through design. He specializes in urban, institutional, and historic site revitalization, with notable projects including the Clark Art Institute, Boston’s Central Wharf Plaza, and the Alamo Interpretive Plan. He holds an MLA from GSD with a Charles Eliot Fellowship.
Education:
- Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Harvard GSD (Charles Eliot Fellowship)
- Bachelor’s in American Studies, Amherst College
Research & Practice: Eric’s research focuses on urban soils, canopy tree performance, and policy-driven urban forestry. He edited the award-winning monograph Visible Invisible: The Landscape Works of Reed Hilderbrand and leads projects like Longwood Gardens’ conservatory and the Morton Arboretum master plan.
He advocates for landscapes as cultural artifacts that bridge past and future.
Awards & Recognition:
- Charles Eliot Fellowship
- Award-winning field research on urban soils and canopy trees
Teaching & Leadership: Former adjunct professor at RISD’s Landscape Architecture Program and Connecticut College. Current board member of The Cultural Landscape Foundation. Teaches courses such as Cultivating Shade: Policy, Planning, Design and Activism for Geneva’s Urban Forest (Spring 2025).
Labs & Collaborations: Engaged in multidisciplinary projects with institutions like MIT, UNC Chapel Hill, and the City of Cambridge. His work integrates design thinking with community narratives and ecological stewardship.
