D E N N I S J . D A H L I N , A S L A
With twenty-five years of experience in landscape
architecture and environmental planning, the principal
of DLD has special expertise in sustainable design,
innovative site planning, environmental analysis, and
historic landscapes.
e d u c a t i o n
University of California, Berkeley,
M.L.A., Landscape Architecture, 1975.
Emphasis in environmental planning and energy conservation.
Studies in resource-conscious design, solar applications, and
energetics theory.
Research in Europe.
Royal Academy, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1968.
Studies in Scandinavian urban design and European
construction technology.
Iowa State University, B, A., Architecture. 1970.
Studies in design, architectural history, and construction technology.
Honors program.
e x p e r i e n c e
Principal, WPM / DLD, Inc. 1989-present.
Master planning, environmental analysis and design of numerous
projects in Northern California, including memorials, park planning
and design, mixed-use master plans for large sites, native plant
demonstration gardens, riparian corridor planning, use of sustainable
landscape materials and urban design guidelines.
Principal, Dahlin Associates, 1976-89.
Residential and commercial landscape design, master planning, and
environmental analysis. Special expertise in native and
drought-tolerant landscapes. Historic landscape renovation research
and design.
Associate, Interactive Resources, 1975-76.
Project planner for research study, "Energy Conservation
Guidelines for New Development in Contra Costa County."
Landscape design for commercial and residential projects.
Construction management.
Associate Planner, San Luis Obispo County CA, 1971-73
Project planner for open space and conservation elements
of County General Plan, County Environmental Coordinator;
preparation of general plans and specific plans.
s e l e c t e d p u b l i c a t i o n s a n d p r e s e n t a t i o n s
Author, Earth-Friendly Inns and Environmental Travel Northeast (Sandbar
Willow Press, 2000)
Author, Restoring Our River: An Environmental Plan for the Tuolumne
River Corridor (Ecology Action Educational Institute, 1997).
Presentation, "Sustainable Planning". Innovative Housing '93
International Conference, Vancouver, BC, 1993.
Instructor, "Landscape Design for Energy Conservation." Modesto Junior
College, 1980-86.
Instructor, "Environmental Impact Assessment in the Planning Process."
University of California Extension, 1975.
Contributing author, The Energy Primer (Portola Institute, 1975).
Author, The Working Woodburner (Interactive Resources, 1976).
p r o f e s s i o n a l c r e d e n t i a l s
Registered landscape architect. State of California license #1662.
American Society of Landscape Architects. Member, 1981-present.
Vice President, Sierra Chapter, 1993-94.
Executive Committee, Sierra Chapter, 1992-1995.
a w a r d s a n d h o n o r s
Bronze Award for book publication, Sacramento Publishers'
Association, 2001.
Design Award for McHenry Mansion Landscape Restoration Plan,
American Society of Landscape Architects, Sierra Chapter, 1997.
Matthew Kearney Fellowship, Harvard University, 1975.
Beatrix Ferrand Fellowship, University of California, 1974.
c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e
United Methodist Church Conference Board of Church and Society,
2003 - 2005.
President, Habitat for Humanity, San Joaquin affiliate, 1985 - 1986.
Board of Directors, El Porvenir Foundation, 1991 - 2006.
With twenty-five years of experience in landscape
architecture and environmental planning, the principal
of DLD has special expertise in sustainable design,
innovative site planning, environmental analysis, and
historic landscapes.
e d u c a t i o n
University of California, Berkeley,
M.L.A., Landscape Architecture, 1975.
Emphasis in environmental planning and energy conservation.
Studies in resource-conscious design, solar applications, and
energetics theory.
Research in Europe.
Royal Academy, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1968.
Studies in Scandinavian urban design and European
construction technology.
Iowa State University, B, A., Architecture. 1970.
Studies in design, architectural history, and construction technology.
Honors program.
e x p e r i e n c e
Principal, WPM / DLD, Inc. 1989-present.
Master planning, environmental analysis and design of numerous
projects in Northern California, including memorials, park planning
and design, mixed-use master plans for large sites, native plant
demonstration gardens, riparian corridor planning, use of sustainable
landscape materials and urban design guidelines.
Principal, Dahlin Associates, 1976-89.
Residential and commercial landscape design, master planning, and
environmental analysis. Special expertise in native and
drought-tolerant landscapes. Historic landscape renovation research
and design.
Associate, Interactive Resources, 1975-76.
Project planner for research study, "Energy Conservation
Guidelines for New Development in Contra Costa County."
Landscape design for commercial and residential projects.
Construction management.
Associate Planner, San Luis Obispo County CA, 1971-73
Project planner for open space and conservation elements
of County General Plan, County Environmental Coordinator;
preparation of general plans and specific plans.
s e l e c t e d p u b l i c a t i o n s a n d p r e s e n t a t i o n s
Author, Earth-Friendly Inns and Environmental Travel Northeast (Sandbar
Willow Press, 2000)
Author, Restoring Our River: An Environmental Plan for the Tuolumne
River Corridor (Ecology Action Educational Institute, 1997).
Presentation, "Sustainable Planning". Innovative Housing '93
International Conference, Vancouver, BC, 1993.
Instructor, "Landscape Design for Energy Conservation." Modesto Junior
College, 1980-86.
Instructor, "Environmental Impact Assessment in the Planning Process."
University of California Extension, 1975.
Contributing author, The Energy Primer (Portola Institute, 1975).
Author, The Working Woodburner (Interactive Resources, 1976).
p r o f e s s i o n a l c r e d e n t i a l s
Registered landscape architect. State of California license #1662.
American Society of Landscape Architects. Member, 1981-present.
Vice President, Sierra Chapter, 1993-94.
Executive Committee, Sierra Chapter, 1992-1995.
a w a r d s a n d h o n o r s
Bronze Award for book publication, Sacramento Publishers'
Association, 2001.
Design Award for McHenry Mansion Landscape Restoration Plan,
American Society of Landscape Architects, Sierra Chapter, 1997.
Matthew Kearney Fellowship, Harvard University, 1975.
Beatrix Ferrand Fellowship, University of California, 1974.
c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e
United Methodist Church Conference Board of Church and Society,
2003 - 2005.
President, Habitat for Humanity, San Joaquin affiliate, 1985 - 1986.
Board of Directors, El Porvenir Foundation, 1991 - 2006.
