mike gaussa

“As a landscape architect, it's important to understand construction means and methods,” says Landscape Architect Mike Gaussa. Serving the firm as Quality Control/Construction Administrator, Gaussa assists the construction process by communicating with the contractor the expectation for the end products described on the plans. “I've always liked to build things and have always been in touch with aspects of landscape construction from laying brick patios, to building stone walls, to teaching at-risk youth the proper methods for planting street trees,” says Mike. “I enjoy sharing my knowledge of construction, but please don't ask me to help put sprinklers in your front yard,” he jokes. “My body's already broken from landscaping my relatives' yards.” When Mike's not controlling quality or doing family favors, he can be found on the golf course or behind an easel painting   “en plein air.”