Summarized below are the three areas of specialization of Mr. Acomb s research and service activities:

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1 Lecturer Department of Landscape Architecture College of Design, Construction & Planning BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Mr. Acomb serves as the primary faculty member in the area of landscape architecture construction and site sustainability, assigned to teach the first two foundation courses for undergraduate and graduate students, LAA 3420 and LAA He is integrally involved in research and service in areas of sustainability, as well as in a variety of administrative areas of the Department. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION Summarized below are the three areas of specialization of Mr. Acomb s research and service activities: Sustainable Site Design and Land Development Mr. Acomb is a national leader in the field of sustainability site design. He had served on numerous national committees and industry task forces to prepare guidelines for sustainable sites, including agencies such as the EPA s National Stakeholder Group to Review Water Conservation Guidelines for New Home Construction (2006-present). He represents the profession on the national committee to create the WaterSense brand for water conservation and develop national guidelines for site design, including landscape and irrigation design. NAHB National Green Design Guidelines ( ). Glenn represented the profession of landscape architecture in the creation of Green Design Guidelines for the National Association of Home Builders. The Guidelines were published in LEED Sustainable Sites Category Proposal (2005-present). Glenn was asked to present a summary of site design research at the first ASLA Austin Summit, a national meeting of experts to discuss the preparation of a proposal to the USGBC for a LEED Sustainable Sites Category. Since that time the proposal has moved forward and hi has co-presented the status report at the 2006 ASLA Annual Meeting. In addition, he co-founded a multi-disciplined research consortium of University Florida faculty, the Program for Resource Efficient Communities (PREC), providing research and technical assistance to property owners, municipalities and developers in sustainable design and land development. As a principal researcher for PREC, he designed the site improvements for the Model Center for Madera, an 88-lot, model green subdivision located in Gainesville. He is currently involved in the design of the University of Florida s first green roof, the Perry Construction Yard project, located adjacent to Rinker Hall. This 2,600 square foot roof will harvest rainwater through two 1,550 sq. ft. cisterns, making that available to irrigate the landscape. In 1

2 addition to his technical assistance, Glenn raised $25,500 to fund the green roof (the majority of funding through a grant from the Florida DOT). Over the past 7 years, he has presented papers and made presentations on site sustainability to 6 national conferences, 13 state conferences and countless other workshops and seminars at the county level. He regularly is invited to serve on the faculty of IFAS in-service training for extension staff, and has contributed to numerous guidelines involving site design considerations. Water Conservation in the Landscape From , Mr. Acomb served as the consultant to the St. Johns River Water Management District to design water conservation demonstration landscapes in partnership with private property owners and cities as well as to advise the District in areas of water conservation in the landscape. During that time, he has designed a variety of landscapes in Marion County, Lake County, St. Johns and Alachua County. In addition to his work on the Environmental Protection Agency s (EPA) national stakeholder group to create guidelines for new home construction, Mr. Acomb has co-written the certification criteria for the IFAS Energy Extension Service s and St. Johns River Water Management District s Water Star certification for landscape improvements as a part of IFAS training, has served as lecturer for Water Star training (for extension agents and water management staff), and serves as faculty for in-service training for the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Extension Staff (University of Florida). Construction Education and Licensure Mr. Acomb has been devoted to site design and construction as the lead faculty member in construction education. In 2005, he was asked by Professional Publications, Inc., the leading publisher of licensure preparation books to write LARE Review: Mastering Section C: Planning and Design, for the most rigorous subject area of the licensure exam. It is expected to be printed by late summer, In addition, he has served as faculty for the Florida Chapter ASLA s 3-day LARE Preparation course, serving as co-coordinator for the past 2 years. ASSIGNED ACTIVITY SINCE UF EMPLOYMENT Mr. Acomb s teaching load has been at least 1.0 FTE, and 9 or more hours of contact hours per week of lecture and lab for the construction courses alone. He maintains significant additional contact hours beyond the schedule due to the rigor of teaching the construction courses. Assignment 2005-present Teaching 100% 75% 100% Research 0% 15% 0% Service 0% 10% 0% Total 100% 100% 100% 5. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Harvard University Graduate School of Design, elected Class Marshall MLA

3 Louisiana State University BLA 1972 EMPLOYMENT Academic Employment University of Florida Lecturer (Non-Tenure Accruing) 2005 Present Department of Landscape Architecture University of Florida Associate Professor (Tenure Accruing) Department of Landscape Architecture University of Florida Adjunct Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Accruing) Department of Landscape Architecture TEACHING, ADVISING AND/OR INSTRUCTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mr. Acomb has been teaching at the University of Florida since 1996, serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor for 4.5 years. In August of 2000, a permanent full-time faculty appointment was accepted as an Associate Professor and the tenure-accruing process began. Later in 2005, he accepted the appointment as Lecturer in order to more fully devote time to teaching and service. During his employment, the primary teaching responsibility has focused on teaching the first two courses in Landscape Architecture Construction (fall and spring semesters) as well as co-teaching the introductory graduate design studio in the Summer Semesters. In the spring of 2001, an Advanced Graduate Construction course was taught. LAA 3420* (fall) The first course in Landscape Architecture Construction, Construction 1, is considered to be the Department s most rigorous in content and skills instruction. The course introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the construction process and to the procedures of construction documents preparation, layout/dimensioning, grading, horizontal and vertical roadway alignment, and stormwater drainage. As an integral part of the course, students learn the use of computer applications in the preparation of construction documents (CAD, image processing and spreadsheet software). LAA 3421* (Spring) The second course in Landscape Architecture Construction, Construction 2, explores the weights, measures and uses in landscape architecture construction of materials such as asphalt, concrete, brick, stone, wood, metals, and other materials. Some construction methods such as pavement design, wall design and wood structures are presented, while cost estimating and specifications preparation are explored. Students continue to apply computer applications in the preparation of construction documents. LAA 4905/6831 (spring) Water Conservation through Site Design & Green Roofs, is a crossdiscipline course focusing on site sustainability through low-impact development principles. The course introduces students to sustainable design principles, sustainable certification programs and metrics, provides an overview of water consumption in land development and green roof/green wall design. 3

4 LAA 2360 (summer) This is the introductory graduate design studio, presenting the fundamental Principles of Landscape Architecture. First semester graduate students learn design principles, general techniques in landscape architecture drawing preparation, and rendering skills (primarily hand drawing and graphic techniques). LAA 6525 (fall, 2001) This course, Advanced Landscape Architecture Construction, instructs the implementation of design and construction document preparation to graduate students. Building upon the first two courses in Construction, this course focuses on the implementation of design through the construction documents while students prepare a comprehensive set of drawings. Some advanced construction topics are addressed such as sustainability, water feature design, and exterior lighting design. LAA 4210/6322 (spring, 2007) This course, Professional Practice, instructs in the business practices of landscape architecture. Topics covered include the role of the landscape architect as consultant; project administration and conduct; liability; contracts; marketing; and licensure. Guest speakers will enhance the content covered in the lectures. * LAA 3420 and LAA 3421 have been taught combining two sections during one class period as a result of the constraints of faculty staffing. Additional Teaching Responsibilities Further teaching responsibilities have included: Serving on 10 graduate student committees, chairing 2. Advising 10 undergraduate students senior terminal projects, providing guidance in the planning and design of the projects. Regularly participating in telephone and written references for students to assist in securing internship and permanent employment. Providing letters of recommendation for over 15 students in pursuit of scholarships Providing successful letters of recommendation for acceptance to Harvard University Graduate School of Design for 2 students. Coordination of the Annual Department Field Trip Mr. Acomb has served as the co-coordinator once (2000) and coordinator 7 times (2001-present) for the Department s required annual 6-day Fall Field Trip to a major urban center (West Coast or East Coast) to provide students with exposure to urban centers, livable cities, extensive transit systems, successful neighborhoods and area landscape architecture firms. Boston was visited once (2001) and San Francisco from 2002 present. The trip responsibilities include coordination of travel arrangements, preparation of trip agenda, securing student payments, contact of area firms/professionals, the conducting walking tours with information of professional interest. Students are required to prepare in advance, a research paper and Powerpoint presentation of the historical, geographic background, significant places (related to landscape architecture and general interest), and areas firms/professionals. 4

5 Special Instruction For 7 years (2001, 2002, ), assistance has been provided to instruct students in preparation for the interview and hiring process. Subjects included resume and portfolio preparation, interview conduct, and strategies for success. Guest Speaker Coordination Glenn has been the contact and coordinator of over 50 guest speakers for individual classes as well as for Department-wide presentations. The speakers enhanced subject material for specific classes as well as addressed presentations on specific subjects, professional projects, and overview of firms. GRADUATE FACULTY STATUS AND COMMITTEES Mr. Acomb has been a member of the Graduate Faculty since During this period, the following graduate student committees were served upon: Student Status Date of Defense/Projected Dan Manley Successful Theresa Badurek Successful Leanna Bass Successful Chang Lee Successful December 2003 Jennifer Clements* Successful May 2004 Rachel Morton* Successful May 2004 Eva Marie Krueger Successful July 2005 Danika Randolph Successful May 2005 Nicole Hawkins Successful May 2006 Neal Schafers Pending May 2007 * Chaired by Glenn Acomb RESEARCH Current research activities involve three primary areas. A. Sustainable Site Design and Land Development. Mr. Acomb is extremely active in the field of site sustainability. As an original member of the College of Design, Construction & Planning s Sustainability and Smart Growth Committee (2002), he continues to serve on the College s Sustainability Committee. In 2003, he partnered with the Greening UF Committee to create the biweekly, University-wide Conversations in Sustainability, a forum that discussed sustainability on the campus and in the community. In the spring of 2004, he served as part of the faculty for a course in sustainability in the University s Honors Program. He also serves as topical lecturer for other courses in the College. In 2001, he co-founded a multi-disciplined research consortium of University Florida faculty, the Program for Resource Efficient Communities (PREC), providing research and technical assistance to property owners, municipalities and developers in sustainable design and land development. As a principal researcher for PREC, he currently has grants for comprehensive 5

6 documentation of sustainable design measures in community design and land development practices, as well as to critique and identify model land development in the State of Florida. In 2003 Mr. Acomb designed the site improvements for the Model Center for Madera, an 88-lot, model green subdivision located in Gainesville. Madera is a partnership with the University of Florida s Energy Extension Service that will be a model community to illustrate sustainable practices in site design and building construction. His work modeling the performance of the model lot in comparison to conventional lot design and performance has been nationally recognized and presented at a number of national conferences. He co-designed the University of Florida s first green roof project, the Perry Construction Yard project, located adjacent to Rinker Hall. This 2,600 square foot roof will harvest rainwater through two 1,550 sq. ft. cisterns, making that available to irrigate the landscape. The plant material consists of primarily native plants that will provide for an expanded plant palette for future green roof projects in Florida. In addition to his technical assistance, Glenn raised $25,500 to fund the green roof (the majority of funding through a grant from the Florida DOT). In 2001, Mr. Acomb co-founded the Program for Resource Efficient Communities, a consortium of multidiscipline University of Florida faculty to actively pursue grants and service for comprehensive documentation of sustainable design measures in community design and land development practices. In addition the group provides sustainable planning and design input for development projects. Currently, the group is partnering with Audubon International to evaluate and prepare evaluations of candidate projects seeking Audubon International designation in the State of Florida, and to create a Center for Sustainable Communities for continuing research in resource efficient development in the State of Florida. As a part of this, Mr. Acomb will continue to identify model sustainable land development codes in the State of Florida. In 2006, he was asked to serve on the American Institute of Architect s S/DAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) to assist Guemes Island, Washington, plan for sustained, future development. A team of 6 nationally prominent professionals from across the United States spent 4 days in Guemes Island and prepared recommendations for the future (AIA report). B. Water Conservation in the Landscape. The balancing of the demands for Florida s water resources with environmental protection has become one of Florida s most critical issues for the coming years. Currently, Glenn serves on the Environmental Protection Agency s (EPA) national stakeholder group to create guidelines for new home construction and creation of the new WaterSense brand for water conservation appliances, design and construction practices. The work in the Madera project has been instrumental in understanding the performance of best management/design practices at the lot and community design level. Further, he has co-written the certification criteria for the IFAS Energy Extension Service s Water Star certification for landscape improvements as a part of IFAS training, has served as lecturer for Water Star training (for extension agents and water management staff), and serves as faculty for in-service training for the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Extension Staff (University of Florida). 6

7 From , Mr. Acomb served as the consultant to the St. Johns River Water Management District to design water conservation demonstration landscapes in partnership with private property owners and cities as well as to advise the District in areas of water conservation in the landscape. During that time, he has designed a variety of landscapes in Marion County, Lake County, St. Johns and Alachua County. A majority of these have been residential single-family homes. His research on the Madera project has focused on the documentation of the performance of site design techniques resulting in water conservation in a way that is made available to the public, the design and construction communities and to regulatory entities. Measuring water conservation practices in the landscape will take place through the Madera project, the 88-lot demonstration subdivision that is a partnership of the University of Florida Energy Extension Office and the developer. A cost-sharing grant is under consideration by the St. Johns River Water Management District to measure the capital costs of water conservation measures as well as cost-benefits through 3 years. Through the Madera project, data will be collected regarding capital costs and life-cycle costs for a variety of construction areas including landscaping, turf improvements, irrigation improvements, site stormwater management, permeable pavement, and roof stormwater collection and infiltration. C. Construction Education and Licensure. Mr. Acomb has been devoted to site design and construction as the lead faculty member in construction education. In 2007, he wrote LARE Review: Mastering Section C: Planning and Design, published by Professional Publications, Inc., the leading publisher of licensure preparation books. Section C of the LARE is the most rigorous subject area of the licensure exam and has been acclaimed and one of the most useful and needed books by LARE applicants. In addition, he regularly serves as faculty for the Florida Chapter ASLA s 3-day LARE Preparation course, serving as co-coordinator for the past 2 years. The course draws over 50 attendees each year and serves as the most comprehensive preparation for the exam. PUBLICATIONS Refereed Publications Glenn A. Acomb, Co-Author; Michael Martin, Co-Author. New Towns and New Urbanism: A Critique from a Landscape Perspective Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Landscape Architects;

8 Non-Refereed Publications Glenn A. Acomb, Author. Planning and Design chapter of the Model City/Miami, Florida, Advisory Services Panel Report; Urban Land Institute, Books, Author. LARE Review: Mastering Section C: Planning and Design. Professional Publications, Inc., Papers in Progress or Unpublished Glenn A. Acomb, Author. A Comparison of Performance and Costs of Sustainable Site Design versus Conventional Site Design Paper in progress. Abstract was initially accepted to the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA). LECTURES, SPEECHES OR POSTERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES OR MEETINGS Refereed National or State Papers, Presentations or Posters Glenn A. Acomb, Poster Author. Madera: A Case Study in Sustainable Site Design at GreenBuild National Conference of the U. S. Green Building Council, Portland, Oregon; November, Glenn A. Acomb, Author. Sustainable Site Design at Greening of Communities the National Conference of the Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, Nebraska; October, Glenn A. Acomb, Author. Residential Landscape Design Preferences and the Affect on Water Conservation, at the inaugural National Land Development Conference, Baltimore, Maryland; 2003 Non-Refereed National or State Papers and Presentations Glenn A. Acomb, Author. Water Efficient Design Standards from a Landscape Architect s Perspective, at the American Water Works Association Conference, Savannah, Georgia; January, Glenn A. Acomb, Author. Sustainable Sites: Integrated Systems across Boundaries, at Re-Thinking Sustainable Construction Conference, Sarasota, Florida; September, Glenn A. Acomb, Author. LID Techniques for Sustainable Design, at the Sarasota County LID Conference, Sarasota, Florida; August, 2006 Glenn A. Acomb, Author. LEED-AP for Landscape Architects, at the Florida Chapter ASLA Annual Conference, Destin, Florida; July, Glenn A. Acomb, Panel Moderator. Community Design, at the Sustainable Communities Summit for Audubon International and the Program for Resource Efficient Communities; January 2005 Glenn A. Acomb, Author. LID: Resource Efficient Design, at the Polk County Low Impact Design Conference, Lakeland, Florida;

9 Glenn A. Acomb, Author. Evaluating Sustainability in Community Design, at LABASH the national student convention, Gainesville, Florida; Glenn A. Acomb, Author. Sustainable Land Development at GreenTrends the Annual Conference of the Florida Green Building Coalition, Jupiter, Florida; May, Glenn A. Acomb, Author. Residential Landscape Design Preferences and the Affect on Water Conservation at the Water Star In-Service Training Conference/IFAS, Gainesville, Florida; June, Glenn A. Acomb, Author. The Importance of Open Space in Community Design at the Tri-State (Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina) Conference of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Atlanta, Georgia; Glenn A. Acomb, Author. Open Space as a Form-Giver in New Community Design at the Annual Conference of the Florida Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects, Celebration, Florida; Glenn A. Acomb. Presenter of Awards, National Student Design Awards at the National Student Design Competition for the American Society of Landscape Architects, Glenn A. Acomb. Speaker, Department of Landscape Architecture Symposium, University of Florida, CONTRACTS AND GRANTS SINCE THE LAST FIVE YEARS Funded Grants Glenn A. Acomb, Principal Investigator. Perry Construction Yard Green Roof. Combined grants to design and monitor green roof performance in stormwater quantity, quality, as well as plant material success and adaptation to green roof conditions. A grant for $22,000 was awarded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and $3,500 was added from other sources. Glenn A. Acomb, Principal Investigator. Case Studies in Sustainable Landscape Architecture. Grant from the Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, $7,500.00, to establish the content and graphic format for initial case studies of built projects that exhibit successful and sustainable projects that involve Landscape Architects in a key design or planning role. Awarded in May, UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE Service to the College and Department of Landscape Architecture Service to the College has been on vital committees within the College of Design, Construction & Planning such as the Sustainability/Smart Growth Committee and the Publications Committee, participating as a key member in the preparation of their reports to Dean Jay Stein. The active participation on the Sustainability/Smart Growth Committee continues as a key area of research. Currently, the Committee is preparing a University-wide forum on topics in sustainability for , as well as a proposed undergraduate honors course on sustainability for Spring

10 College Service College Sustainability Committee, 2002 to present. Assisted in creation of the College Sustainability and Smart Growth Committee, the Interdisciplinary Certificate in Sustainability; and currently serves on the existing committee. Established the Department of Landscape Architecture Distinguished Speakers Series and assisted in raising $10,000 to fund its planning and execution, Created the Courtyard Charrette for the Back to School Alumni Program. This program was recognized by the Florida Chapter ASLA with its Award of Excellence, College Publications Committee, Assisted in preparation of report to the Dean, Spring, 2002 Coordinator of Atrium Improvements for the College of Design, Construction and Planning: Paving Improvements, 2002 Co-Founded the Program for Resource Efficient Communities, the interdisciplinary research consortium from the Colleges of DCP, SNRE and IFAS, He currently serves on the Executive Board of PREC. UF United Way/Department Coordinator Coordinator, Symposium, Livable Community Design, November 1999, Committee Chair, Department Service In the Department of Landscape Architecture, service is evident on numerous committees (several as chair). These include: Faculty Advisor, Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, 2000-present Department 3 rd Year Student Field Trip Faculty Co-coordinator 2000, Coordinator 2001-present Department Coordinator for ASLA Student Awards of Honor and Merit, Spring 2003-present Department Faculty Search Committee Member, 2001; Co-Chair 2007 Department Fall Welcome Coordinator, 2001-present Advisor/LABASH 2004 (National Student Convention) Committees: Fundraising; Speakers, 2003 Department Studio Materials/Equipment Committee, present Department Undergraduate Committee, Department Speaker Committee, 1997-present; coordinated over 50 speakers to the Department Department Activities Coordinator, Coordinator for Student Workshop in Interviewing and Resume Preparation , 2005 Department Annual Job Fair (coordinating assistance), 2000 to present Coordinator, Clear Lake Park Student Charrette, sponsored by the ASLA for the City of Orlando Parks Department, 2001 Organizer of Student Field Trips organized to projects in Orange, Alachua, Seminole, Polk, Taylor, Pinellas, Jefferson, Osceola and Lake Counties to analyze sites, built projects, area firms, and local ecosystems for studio and research projects. Service to the University University of Florida Sesquicentennial 2003, Harvard University Delegate, Marshall s Office University of Florida Preview Faculty University of Florida, Yardley Historic Courtyards Project, Faculty Participant, 2001 University of Florida, United Way Community Campaign, Faculty Participant

11 Service to Community Service to the community includes: University of Florida Lake Wauburg North Shore Improvements (2005) Working with representatives from the University, the Construction 2 class prepared designs for site furniture and features (benches, structured seating, signs, arbors, picnic shelter and gates) to assist in the planned improvements for this park and natural resource facility. The designs served as prototypes for use on the North Shore. University of Florida Lake Wauburg South Shore Master Plan (2006) Building on the success of the North Shore improvements, the subsequent Construction 2 class prepared a master plan for the South Shore property including entrance road, parking, and location for a lodge, swimming pool, canoe/kayak docks, and related facilities. The class then designed site furniture and features such as benches, signs, entrance gate, green roof, bollards and platform seating. Alachua County Forever Property Improvements (2004) Working with staff from the Alachua County Forever, the Construction 2 class prepared prototypical designs for site furniture and features (benches, main sign, arbors, fencing, gates and bollards) to aid in the future improvements for the various natural resource facilities around the County. Shands HealthCare/Starke Community Hospital, 2003 Working with Shands HealthCare through a design grant, the LAA 3421 class provided design alternatives for a trail and related outdoor use facilities for the Starke/Bradford County Community Hospital facility. This final project for the class involved the preparation of a site plan for an exercise trail as well as construction documents for the design of and ½ scale models of select site features or outdoor furniture. The features included benches, trash receptacles, lowimpact exercise stations, small bridge (to span a narrow creek), outdoor signs, etc. The project will serve as a prototype for the State Office of Rural Health for use in select community hospitals, and displayed 3 design and construction document drawings and one ½ scale model at the Bradford County Health Fair in May, Archer Community Access Center, Inc. (ACAC), 2003 The Archer Community Access Center is the technology access center that provides computer and Internet training for educational advancement and job training for disadvantaged residents of the community of Archer. The class of LAA 3421 provided deck designs and area site plans for the ACAC s proposed facility to be built in the Summer or Fall of Guest Speaker at the Brentwood School Kindergarten Class, 2003 Kindergarten teacher, Janet Davies, of the Brentwood School in Gainesville, sought input to their class on the subject of community design/city planning for a recent teaching module. Graduate Student Christine Stafford visited the school in Spring of 2003 and provided an overview of the issues in the planning of our neighborhoods and cities. Mr. Acomb visited the class later in the Spring as a follow-up discussion on city and community design. 11

12 Prototypical Trail Features Project for the Florida Office of Greenways and Trails of, Through a grant from the State Office of Greenways and Trails, the LAA 3421 class prepared designs for trail features as prototypes for use in statewide greenways and trails. Features included bicycle racks, bicycle repair/wash racks, signage, information kiosks, water fountains, trail bollards, and short-term storage lockers. Students prepared construction documents as well as ½ scale models of selected features. Fifth District Court of Appeals Sculpture Courtyard, Daytona Beach, Judge William Palmer contacted Mr. Acomb to provide assistance in the design of an interior courtyard for this courthouse. The class of LAA 2360 provided a variety of designs for the courtyard as well as siting for the selected sculpture, seating and general landscape concepts. Yardley Historic Courtyards Project at the University of Florida, Mr. Acomb provided assistance as one of the faculty representatives for the Student Design Charrette for the Historic Courtyards at the University of Florida campus. City of Orlando s Clear Lake Park Project, 2000 This project was organized as a student Charrette/Design Competition open to landscape architecture schools in the State of Florida. The project was a project within the City that was on track to be designed and redeveloped as a key park facility in this part of the City. Two teams representing the University of Florida won the two top cash awards and were recognized at the Florida Chapter ASLA Annual Conference. EDITOR OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, SERVICE ON AN EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD OR REVIEWER FOR A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL Editor. Journal of Undergraduate Research. University of Florida. September/October Reviewer. American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for papers submitted for the Annual Meeting and Proceedings, , in Housing and Community Design, and Professional Practice. Reviewer. Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) for papers submitted for the Annual Conference Proceedings, MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PROFESSION Service to the Profession As a member in the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) since 1975, there has been a commitment of active service to the profession. During this period, leadership includes: Member of the Executive Committee of the Florida Chapter of the ASLA since 2000, representing the University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture at bi-monthly meetings and at the Annual Business Meeting at Florida Chapter s Annual Conference 12

13 National Chair of the Housing and Community Design Professional Interest Group from , and currently serves as Co-Chair for 2003 National Ethics Committee of the ASLA, Member, Education Committee of the Florida Chapter ASLA, 2002-present; Chair, 2005-present Advisory Services Panel of the Urban Land Institute for the Miami Model Cities Project, 2001 ASLA National Sustainability Professional Interest Group, Member, present ASLA Housing and Community Design National Interest Group, , Chair ASLA National Student Awards Jury, 2000; Co-Presenter of the Awards at the 2000 National Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO Florida Chapter ASLA, Orlando Section Professional Education Committee Chair, 1999 ASLA National Committee for a Standard Contract, 1994 ASLA National Chair, Professional Liability Committee, Professional Memberships American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Member, 1975 present Urban Land Institute, Member, Congress for the New Urbanism, Member, Community Service prior to 2000 (as adjunct faculty) Suwanee River Water Management District, Rural Park Designs: Grant included advisory services for the coordination of student designs for low impact improvements to three rural waterfront parks in Taylor and Jefferson Counties. The grant resulted in funding for the Department in Alachua Town Center, Alachua, Florida: Grant included advisory services for the provision of student designs of residential neighborhoods for the mixed use new community proposed in the center of Alachua The $900 grant resulted in funding for the Department Raymond James Corporation Headquarters, St. Petersburg, Florida: Grant included advisory services for the synthesis of selected student designs for landscape improvements utilizing xeriscape design and native plants as a model for Pinellas County and the region. The grant resulted in funding for the Department in Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida: Project included design research for selected areas of the regional botanical garden. Special areas included coordination of student design development of the Ravine Area, the Rose Garden Vista and the proposed new entrance from the Visitor s Center. The date of the service was

14 HONORS Teaching Recognition, Architectural College Council, College of Architecture, University of Florida, 1997 Professional Employment Record Glenn Acomb Associates, Inc., President 1987 to present, Winter Park/Orlando and Gainesville, Florida Boyle Engineering Corporation, Director of Planning and Landscape Architecture , Orlando, Florida Glenn Acomb Associates, President , Maitland, Florida Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort, Chief Landscape Architect , Cypress Gardens, Florida Design/Research, Inc., Land Planner , Columbia, Maryland Honors/Awards Teaching Recognition, Architectural College Council, College of Architecture, University of Florida, 1997 Class Marshall, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Landscape Architecture, 1978 Award of Merit for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture, American Society of Landscape Architects, Louisiana State University, 1972 Co-Founder, LABASH (in 1969), the national convention for students in Landscape Architecture Coordinator, LABASH, 1970, the first national convention for students in Landscape Architecture Licensure Registered Landscape Architect: Florida LA ; Georgia, Texas Service to the Profession A national level of service to the profession (for the non-tenure period) includes: National Committee of the ASLA to prepare a Standard Contract for Landscape Architects ( ) National Chair of the ASLA Professional Liability Committee ( ), advising the organization and representing the ASLA at national multidisciplinary meetings Numerous presentations at national conferences including annual meetings of the ASLA, National Main Street Town Meeting, as well as at regional and state conferences for the ASLA (multiple States), Florida Chapter of the ASLA, Florida Main Street Program, the Florida Redevelopment Association, and the Florida American Institute of Architects. 14

15 TEACHING Overview of Teaching as Adjunct Faculty Mr. Acomb taught as adjunct faculty from the Spring of 1996 through the Spring of For this period, he taught a variety of Department of Landscape Architecture courses including Professional Practice (6 semesters), design implementation (1 semester), advanced graduate construction (2 semesters), various design studios (8 semesters), and graphics/rendering (1 semester): LAA 4210/6322 Professional Practice This course provided instruction in a variety of areas of typical professional practice. Subjects included a survey of firm types using case studies; the interview and hiring process; typical firm operations with emphasis on private firms; time management; and general financial criteria of consulting firms. Guest speakers and field trips to firms were included. LAA 3350 Housing and Community Design Studio This course was taught for 4 semesters, instructing students in the design of residential communities of various scales. Principles of design included site analysis, program definition, user analysis, components of community, historic community design, real estate development procedures, and typical land development entitlements. Classes often utilized actual sites for their projects, and field trips to visit other projects and sites were undertaken. LAA 3351 Site Design Studio This course provided instruction in smaller scale sites and the design of features and program. Actual sites were used to better understand site conditions, environmental systems, development impacts and client program intent. LAA 6525 Advanced Graduate Landscape Architecture Construction Mr. Acomb has taught this advanced construction course for graduate students, providing enhanced review of construction practices, design implementation, contract documents preparation, project submittal processes, cost estimating, and preparation of technical specifications. LAA 4905 Graphics and Rendering Mr. Acomb co-taught the inaugural course of graphics and rendering, instructing students in various hand drawing techniques and media including pencil, ink, felt-tip marker, color markers, color pencils, pastel and watercolor. LAA 4410 Design Implementation Mr. Acomb taught the advanced construction course that provides instruction in advanced construction practices, as well as the implementation of a design to contract documents preparation necessary to allow proper bidding and construction within cost and schedule controls. SERVICE Membership and Service to the Profession American Society of Landscape Architects, Member, 1975 present 15

16 American Society of Landscape Architects, National Committee for a Standard Contract, 1994 American Society of Landscape Architects, National Chair, Professional Liability Committee, College Service Coordinator, Symposium, Livable Community Design, November 1999, Committee Chair, Department Service Department Speaker Committee Chair, , coordinated over 40 speakers to the Department Department Activities Coordinator, Coordinator for Student Workshop in Interviewing and Resume Preparation 2001 and 2002 Department Annual Job Fair (coordinating assistance), 2000 to present Organizer of Student Field Trips organized to projects in Orange, Alachua, Seminole, Polk, Taylor, Pinellas, Jefferson, Osceola and Lake Counties to analyze sites, built projects, area firms, and local ecosystems for studio and research projects. RESEARCH Mr. Acomb has participated in numerous past research grants to provide assistance to State Agencies, community organizations and private donors to provide assistance in exploring creative solutions for recreation land uses, projects to demonstrate water conservation, and prototypical greenways and trail accessories and furniture. Past granting entities and clients include the State of Florida Office of Greenways and Trails, the Raymond James Corporation (non-tenure accruing period), and the Suwanee River Water Management District (non-tenure accruing period). Current research activities involve researching sustainable land development codes for land development projects, water conservation measures in landscape and irrigation design, and community design and open space, new towns of the mid-twentieth century. CONTRACTS AND GRANTS ( ) Suwannee River Water Management District, Rural Park Designs: Grant included advisory services for the coordination of student designs for low impact improvements to three rural waterfront parks in Taylor and Jefferson Counties. The grant resulted in $5, direct funding for the Department Alachua Town Center, Alachua, Florida: Grant included advisory services for the provision of student designs of residential neighborhoods for the mixed use new community proposed in the center of Alachua. The $900 grant resulted in funding for the Department Raymond James Corporation Headquarters, St. Petersburg, Florida: Grant included advisory services for the synthesis of selected student designs for landscape improvements utilizing xeriscape design and native plants as a model for Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay region. The grant resulted in $5, direct funding for the Department

17 CREATIVE WORKS OR ACTIVITIES Creative works during the tenure accruing period include the on-going preparation of water conservation demonstration landscapes for the St. Johns River Water Management District (during 2000 to present). Designs include general consulting and design of single-family residential demonstration landscapes in Marion County, Lake County, and Alachua County. Institutional demonstration landscapes include properties for the Cities of Umatilla and Fruitland Park. Of particular significance is the landscape for the model home in the new sustainable community, Madera, In Gainesville, Florida. This unique model community is a demonstration sustainable community featuring comprehensive sustainability features of both the site and homes. Creative Work Mr. Acomb has practiced as a landscape architect and planner for over 25 years prior to teaching at the University of Florida. He has been president of his own firm for 15 years as well as directed operations of landscape architecture for firms for an additional 7 years. His project experience includes new communities, residential/recreation resorts, parks and urban revitalization, and a significant amount of built work. ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS ASLA National Chair of Professional Interest Group in Housing & Community Design, present ASLA National Committee to prepare an ASLA Standard Contract, Associate Board, The Maitland Art Center, 1988-present; Vice President, ASLA Chairman, Community Assistance Team (C..A.T.) Project for the 1989 Annual Meeting ASLA Award of Recognition, C.A.T. Project Chair, Annual Meeting, 1989 Board of Directors, Downtown Orlando Partnership, ; President, 1989 Board of Directors, Light Up Orlando, 1989 Mayor's Steering Committee for Green-Up Orlando, 1987 ASLA Chairman, National Committee on Professional Liability, Graduate of Leadership Orlando, 1981, President's Award for Service, 1984 Design Award for Thermocarbon, Inc., Casselberry Chamber of Commerce, 1979 Class Marshal, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, 1978 Design Award for Grenelefe Condominiums, Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association, 1976 Faculty of the Florida Council of Garden Clubs Design Schools, The American Society of Landscape Architects Award of Merit for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture, 1972 Vice-President of the School of Environmental Design, Louisiana State University, 1971 President of the ASLA Student Chapter, Louisiana State University, 1971 Co-Founder and Chairman of the first LABASH, the national student convention in Landscape Architecture, 1970 Student Representative to the Bicycle Advisory Board, Louisiana State University, 1971 Dean's List, Louisiana State University,

18 PRESENTATIONS American Society of Landscape Architects, Annual Meeting (St. Louis), Speaker, 2000 American Society of Landscape Architects, National Student Awards Banquet (St. Louis), Presenter, 2000 University of Florida Symposium, Livable Community Design, Speaker, 1999 National Town Meeting Annual Meeting of the National Main Street Center, Speaker, 1994 Florida Redevelopment Association, Annual Conference, Speaker, 1990 American Society of Landscape Architects, Annual Meeting (Orlando), Community Assistance Team Presentation, 1989 Mayor of Orlando's State of the City's Address, Speaker, 1988 Florida Main Street Annual Conference, Speaker, 1988 American Society of Landscape Architects, Professional Practice Conference, Speaker, 1988 American Institute of Architects, Florida State Conference, Speaker, 1987 American Society of Landscape Architects, Annual Meeting (San Francisco), Speaker, 1986 American Society of Landscape Architects, Professional Practice Conference, Speaker, 1986 American Society of Landscape Architects, Annual Meeting (Cincinnati), Speaker, 1985 University of Florida, Department of Landscape Architecture, Guest Critic 1979, 1980 Auburn University, School of Architecture, Featured Speaker, 1979 American Institute of Landscape Architects, Speaker, Spring Convention, 1975 Featured Speaker to various cities' downtowns including Apopka, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Daytona Beach, Plant City, Dade City, Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow and Ocala. PAPERS/PUBLICATIONS 1. "Reviving the CBD", an article including an interview of Glenn Acomb, Landscape Architecture Magazine, "Year of Downtown Spirit", ORBUS Magazine, "Interview with Glenn Acomb", ORBUS, "User's Guide to the Land Development Code", code document, City of Orlando, "A Facelift with Teeth in It", an article featuring Glenn Acomb, Orlando Magazine, "Streetscape Design Guidelines" for Downtown Orlando, code document, City of Orlando, "Creating a Return on Open Space", Orlando Office Guide, "Facade Design Guidelines" for Downtown Orlando, code document, City of Orlando, "The Liability Imperative", Landscape Architecture Magazine, "25-Year Plan for Bok Tower Gardens", report to The American Foundation, AREAS OF PAST EXPERTISE Nationally Recognized Expertise in Professional Liability, Risk Management and Contracts. Mr. Acomb served for three years as ASLA's National Committee Chair for Professional Liability; Represented ASLA at the Inter-professional Council on Environmental Design (ICED) in Washington, D. C.; Served as instructor in Professional Liability at ASLA Professional Practice Conferences; Served as 18

19 Speaker on Professional Liability at several ASLA Annual Meetings; Served on the ASLA National Committee to prepare a Standard ASLA Contract. Recognized leader in Downtowns and Downtown Revitalization. Since , Mr. Acomb was been active in the Downtown Orlando Partnership (Orlando's membership organization of Downtown businesses), chairing numerous committees, serving on the Board of Directors for ten years, and becoming its President in During his tenure as President of Downtown Orlando's special event known as Light Up Orlando, was re-structured to expand the Board representation; the Partnership was reorganized in corporate identity/image, and stronger ties were established with the Mayor's Office, the Chamber of Commerce and other Community leaders. 19