Margaret Livingston

Margaret Livingston is a Professor in the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Arizona, part of the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA). Based in CAPLA A303L with contact number 520-621-5359, she coordinates the Sustainable Built Environments bachelor's program internship course and teaches ecological design courses.

Her research centers on resilient urban landscapes in arid regions, emphasizing microclimate management, wildlife habitat integration, and water conservation through native plant systems. As an urban ecologist, she prioritizes maintaining natural ecosystems within urban boundaries while developing practical design frameworks for sustainable development in desert environments.

Professor Livingston advises graduate students on master's reports and leads field workshops internationally on native plant applications. She co-directed the 2021 ENR2 building project featuring solar panels and a research-oriented rooftop garden that generates renewable energy while creating ecological study opportunities.