About
Samantha Carlson - Landscape Architect
Sam received her master's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research in graduate school focused on small-scale sustainable agriculture systems and ecological design.
Sam creates dynamic renderings, 3-dimensional models and illustrative representations of landscapes, which help clients visualize their future landscape. She is passionate about planting design and feels extremely fortunate to have worked for well-known author and plants-men Roy Diblik.
When not at work, Sam enjoys rock-climbing, stand-up paddle boarding, practicing yoga and hanging out with her husband Tom and dog Oakley.
EDUCATION
Master of Landscape Architecture
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2012
Geography - Major
Augustana College – Rock Island, Illinois 2005- 2008
WORK EXPERIENCE
LandWorks
Professional Landscape Architect
Sussex, Wisconsin - 2023 - present
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Horticulture Faculty - Landscape Design Instructor
Mequon, Wisconsin - 2021- Present
Bret Achtenhagen's Seasonal Services
Professional Landscape Architect
and Studio Manager
Mukwonago, Wisconsin - 2015 - 2023
Northwind Perennial Farm
Landscape Designer
Burlington Wisconsin 2012-2015
Terry Guen Design Associates
Landscape Design Consultant
Chicago, Illinois - December 2013 - May 2014
UIUC Department of Landscape Architecture
Teachers Assistant
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois - 2010 - 2011
INDUSTRY ACCOLADES
2025 Wisconsin Landscape Contractor's Gold Award
2018 Wisconsin Landscape Contractor's Gold Award
2018 Wisconsin Landscape Contractor's Bronze Award
2018 Elm Grove Beautification Award
A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise - Aldo Leopold