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Suzanne Mathew is an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where she teaches courses integrating artistic, theoretical, and scientific methods to develop rigorous design approaches. As a registered landscape architect, she bridges academic practice with real-world applications in environmental design.
Her educational background includes:
- BA from Williams College
- MARC from the University of Virginia
- MLA from the University of Virginia
Mathew's research pioneers methodologies for measuring and visualizing invisible temporal dimensions in landscapes, employing tools to document environmental phenomena like light, temperature, and sound. She innovates hand and digital drawing techniques for dynamic spaces while investigating the critical relationship between human infrastructures and environmental resilience. Her work directly addresses climate adaptation challenges through projects like the Newport Historical Society's "Keeping History Above Water" conference.
Her distinguished contributions have earned:
- Multiple ASLA Honor Awards
- Stanley and Helen Abbot Award for Excellence in Landscape Design
- Ken Roberts Memorial Award for Excellence in Hand Delineation
- AIA Washington DC UnBuilt Honor Award
Professionally, Mathew has managed international projects from Cambridge, MA to Nanjing, China at Landworks Studio. Current collaborations include consulting for the Mayor's Institute on City Design and developing National Parks Service visitor strategies through the National Parks Now Competition, demonstrating significant impact beyond academia.
