TO Design, LLC

EXPERIENCE

As founding partner of TO Design, LLC, W. Phillips Barlow has a well-rounded background in all aspects of landscape architecture and site design. As Principal Landscape Architect, Phil has the proven ability to deliver a project from schematic design through construction oversight.

Phil has over twenty-five years experience in the field of site development and is responsible for managing and delivering all Landscape Architecture projects.

EDUCATION

• West Virginia University - Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture - 1981

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING AND TRAINING

• Licensed Landscape Architect . Connecticut, Massachusetts, Texas, Rhode Island
• CLARB #1141
• LEED Accredited Professional

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

• CT Chapter of the American Planning Association
• American Society of Landscape Architects
• CT Chapter of the American Institute of Architects - Associate Member
• Boston Architecture Center - Adjunct Site Design Instructor
• Harvard University School of Design - Special Courses
• CT Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects - Executive Board Member
• Society for College & University Planning
• CT Recreation & Park Association
• CT Parks Association
• New England Parks Association

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Connecticut Preservation Action - Board of Directors (1992 - 1994)
• East Haddam Planning and Zoning Commission (1999 - Present)
• Knox Parks Foundation - Board of Directors (1995 - 1997)

AWARDS

• 1994 Public Space Award Citation - CT Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects
• 1995 Honor Award - CT Trust for Historic Preservation
• 1997 Merit Awards (3) - CT Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects
• 2000 Merit Award - CT Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects
• 2001 Merit Award - CT Chapter, American Planning Association
• 2001 Merit Award - CT Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects
• 2003 Merit Award - CT Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects
• 2005 Real Estate Award (2) - CT Real Estate Exchange
• 2005 Merit Award - CT Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects
• 2006 Merit Award - CT Trust for Historic Preservation
• 2006 First Place Project Team Award - CT Building Congress
• 2006 Project Team Award - CT Real Estate Exchange
• 2006 Award of Excellence - National Concrete Masonry Association
• 2006 Award of Excellence - New England Concrete Masonry Association
• 2006 Award of Excellence - New England Concrete Masonry Association
• 2007 Award of Excellence - New England Concrete Masonry Association

LECTURES

• Connecticut Recreation & Parks Association Conference, 2004 - "Play Area Design"
• Western NE Section, Illuminating Engineering Society, Spring 2004 - "Streetscape Revitalization"
• Construction Institute Trade Show, Spring 2006 - "Sustainable Site Design"
• Avery Heights, 2006 - "Hartford Parks Now and Then"
• Rathbun Library, East Haddam, CT, 2007 - "Hartford Parks Now and Then"
• CT Recreation & Parks Association Conference, 2007 - "Park Master Planning"

ARTICLES

• Landscape Architects & Specifier News, June 2007 - "Stimulating Education Through Contrasting Design"
• CT AIA Newsletter, November 2006 - "Sustainable Site Design"
• New England Park Association, Spring 2006 Newsletter - "Play Area Design"
• Connecticut Recreation & Parks Association, Summer 2006 Newsletter - "Splash Pad Design"
• Hartford Courant, Place Section, November 14, 2004 - "Best Foot Forward - Walk Knits New Britain Downtown"
• New England Real Estate Journal - "Conceptual Site Plan, The First Step In A Land Development Project"
• School Planning & Management Magazine, June 2005 - "The Play Environment"