Sarah Trautvetter

Sarah Trautvetter serves as Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture within Morgan State University's School of Architecture and Planning, bringing expertise in architectural history and urban design. Her academic foundation includes a BA, MLA, and MAH in Architectural History from the University of Virginia.

Education:

• BA in Architectural History, University of Virginia
• MLA, University of Virginia
• MAH, University of Virginia

Professor Trautvetter's research investigates how urban landscapes evolve through infrastructure adaptation, particularly examining parking lots as transitional zones and dike systems in the Netherlands. Her work bridges historical contexts with contemporary design challenges, emphasizing material exploration and the interplay between natural and built environments. In teaching, she cultivates students' understanding of ground sculpting and graphic expression through studios like LAAR 520 Site Planning and LAAR 551 Contemporary Urban Landscape Theory.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
• Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA)
• Maryland Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects

She operates Traut Landscape Studio in Baltimore, specializing in residential urban design, and resides in a renovated rowhouse within the city's historic Federal Hill neighborhood, embodying her commitment to adaptive reuse.