Philip Doran

Philip Doran is a Teaching Fellow in Landscape Architecture at University College Dublin's School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, where he coordinates core modules including Landscape Theory and History, Water Soil & Vegetation, and Plants & Landscape Architecture across undergraduate and graduate studios.

His educational background features a BSc and MArchSc from University College Dublin complemented by a Horticulture certification from Teagasc. Research priorities center on renewable landscapes and sustainable development, carbon sequestration/emission, and construction waste reclamation, emphasizing hands-on problem-solving with students and clients.

As an active juror for student exhibitions like the 2024 'Tailwind for Ireland' studio review, he bridges academic instruction with professional practice through his design studio PJLA. The firm executes projects across Ireland including Dublin 8, Termonfeckin, and Sandymount, focusing on innovative solutions for landscape-scale challenges.