Kirk Dimond, LEED AP has an Master of Science in Landscape Architecture from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Utah State University. His research interests involve resilient and productive landscapes that consider and combine multiple systems to achieve more responsible and sustainable results. His primary focus is on solar energy in the landscape, especially with the relation to water and context. He teaches Site Engineering and Site Construction along with first and third year Design Studios in the Master of Landscape Architecture program.