Design by Nature...

H. Ross Wells

Education:

1970-1974 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. B.S. in Landscape Architecture.

1973 Study in Europe - emphasis on land planning, new town development, architecture, and landscape architecture.

Experience:

Present Principal/Landscape Architect with HWA. Instructor of Landscape Architecture at Diablo Valley College, Horticulture Department. Design Review Commission, City of Martinez. Landscape architectural peer review, City of Concord.

1982-1985 Principal Partner with Heitmeyer/Wells Associates.

1980-1982 Associate with Robert S. Heitmeyer and Associates. Emphasis on site feasibility studies, site planning, preliminary grading and drainage, landscape and irrigation design, and park planning. Duties include preliminary design development, construction documents, estimating, and client contact.

1976-1980 Designer/ Estimator for the Cottage Company, Landscape Contractors, Vallejo, California, performing duties as design consultant, estimator, salesman, and project coordinator for a variety of landscape projects, including commercial, industrial, and residential.

1975-1976 Richard Schadt Associates, Landscape Architect, San Francisco, California.

1974-1975 David Mayes, ASLA, Landscape Architect, San Francisco, California.

Certification:

1981 Landscape Architect, State of California Registration No. 2078

1986 Community College Instructor Credential, Credential No. 3 6 WE 003

2008 Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board

Certification No. 7199

2008 Landscape Architect, State of Arizona Registration No. 48144

Member:

American Society of Landscape Architects

American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta

Concord Design Review Commission

Awards/Publications:

1990 Walnut Creek Action for Beauty Award

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church

1991 Certificate of Participation Award

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill Action for Beauty Award

The Gibson Residence

1992 Suncoast Magazine, May Issue,

The Dhillon Residence

1993 Mame Award, Best Model Landscaping

Bryncliffe Model Complex by Morrison Homes

Sacramento, California

1996 City of Martinez Design Awards

1. New addition/expansion - Contra Costa Credit Union

2. Streetscape - Alhambra Avenue Shell Service Station

and Gilger Avenue Street Closure