James (JD) Zimmerman

Resources and links

• JD Zimmerman CV

• LinkedIn

Education

• B.S. in Plant Sciences with a Concentration in Sustainable Landscape Design, University of Tennessee, 2022

• Masters of Landscape Architecture, University of Tennessee, 2024

Current courses

• PLSC 211: Fall Ornamental Plants
• PLSC 212: Spring Landscape Plants
• PLSC 214: Indigenous Plants of the North East
• LARC 450: Ecological Planting Design
• LARC 233: Foundations Studio
• LARC 456: Senior Design

Research

My research interests are positioned at the nexus of experiential learning and sustainable landscape construction and performance with the dissemination of these materials to communities in an accessible way. I am performing a comprehensive assessment of existing sustainable landscape construction techniques, evaluating their environmental impact, resource efficiency, and long-term performance. The outcomes of this initial research may shed light on innovative methods of sustainable landscape construction, ranging from new planting techniques to low-tech landscape implementations, and contribute to peer-reviewed literature and publications suitable for a broad audience. Publications will be made that provide accessible information on plant selection, planting strategies, and green infrastructure, backed by researched performative values. New sustainable construction methods will be shared with professionals at conferences and in publications.

Professional activities

• Member, American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 
• Member, Society of Ecological Restoration (SER)