Team
Scott Holsapple
Scott was born in Seattle and is a fourth generation northwest native. At the age of seven he moved onto a sailboat near the Ballard Locks and remained a live-a-board for twelve years between Ballard and Bainbridge Island. Growing up sailing regularly through the inland waters from South Sound through the inside passage to Alaska or hiking in the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, he has a strong connection to this region and nature. After graduating high school Scott attended the University of Washington (UW) following in the footsteps of his father and grandmother.
During his years at the UW, he traveled extensively to South and Central America, the Caribbean, SE Asia and Europe living in Mexico, Hong Kong and Italy. In 1999 he graduated from UW with a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (PLA) and accepted positions with firms specializing in public (parks and playgrounds), commercial and custom residential projects. After 13 years of apprenticeship, Scott founded Scott Holsapple Design, now known as SHD | Landscape Architecture. Scott’s expertise spans an extensive knowledge of horticulture, emerging technologies for sustainable and low-impact development, critical areas design and permitting, current stormwater practices and landscape construction. Scott currently resides in Seattle with his wife and son and continues to enjoy the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
MAZIAR SAHIHI
Maziar received both his Bachelor’s Degrees in Landscape Architecture and Art History from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and has been working as a landscape designer in the Seattle area for the past 23 years.
As project manager at SHD, Maziar has been involved extensively in all aspects of projects from inception to implementation, preparing sets of drawings at the Schematic, Design Development, and Construction Document levels, as well as, writing proposals and preparing cost estimates and specifications. He truly enjoys working on diverse scopes of projects ranging from residential, to commercial, parks, to institutional.
Maziar has great passion for design and his main objective is to translate that passion into beautiful, viable, and authentic spaces.
Ben BERKMAN
Ben Berkman is a Landscape Architect and Site Planning Professional with over 25 years of interdisciplinary experience in site design, land management, and real estate. His hands-on expertise in design, construction, estimating, and project management fuels his passion for regenerative design - a passion further validated by his dual certification as a Permaculture Designer.
After graduating from Pitzer College in California with a BA in Art and Anthropology, Ben expanded his horizons by studying Regenerative Design at the Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies in Pomona. This academic foundation spurred him to travel widely in search of best practices in natural building and permaculture design, experiences that continue to inform his creative approach to the built environment.
At the core of Ben's work is a commitment to sustainable, ecologically attuned design. He strives to blend modern forms with proven materials to create a true "sense of place" that honors both ecological and social functions. His strong skills in graphic design, drafting, and CAD - coupled with extensive experience in developing permit and construction drawings - enable him to work seamlessly with engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
bryce joanis
Born in Seattle, Bryce is a recent graduate of Washington State University's School of Design and Construction, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture. His time at WSU provided hand-on experience in both residential and public landscape design, fostering a deep appreciation for nature and the iterative design process. The Landscape Architecture program at WSU has taught him to be cognizant of issues surrounding climate change, longevity, maintenance, and constructability.
Bryce specializes in graphic communication and visualization, with strong research and writing skills and passion for site-specific design. He thrives on the creative challenges of Landscape Architecture, striving to create the perfect symbiosis between the natural and built environment. To him, Landscape Architecture is a social act for both people and the living environment, one that should improve our lives and the living environment.
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