TERRAIN PLANNING & DESIGN - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Owner - Landscape Architect
- Principal Landscape Architect / Owner
Eric graduated from the University of Connecticut with Bachelor of Science degrees in both Landscape Architecture and Ornamental Horticulture.
Where I'm from: I grew up in Meredith NH, on the shores of picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee. As a young boy I enjoyed being outside and always interacting with nature. You could usually find me and my younger brother building forts, playing in the woods and getting dirty.
Where I Studied: I have a B.S in Landscape Architecture as well as a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Connecticut, GO HUSKIES!!
Where I've worked: At an early age I began mowing lawns and doing various landscape maintenance tasks with my father's small lawn mowing company. I then went on to work for one of the premier landscape construction companies in the Lakes Region, working my way up through the ranks from laborer to foreman and eventually project manager. This deep rooted construction experience brings a valuable practicality to our designs.
Where I live: I currently live in Hopkinton NH with my wife Brooke, our black lab, Ruger, and our two young sons, Keegan, 6 and Reed, 4. We have recently built a new office for Terrain Planning & Design on our Hopkinton property.
What inspires me: I think we live in one of the most beautiful regions of the country. I love how our landscape interacts with the different seasons. I also think the history behind how our landscape was shaped is fascinating. I really like old stone walls & the resilience of native plant material continues to baffle me. Mother Nature has set the bar pretty high, the projects we design are just trying to keep up.
Job Titles:
- Architect
- Associate
- Landscape Architect
Where I'm from: I grew up in Foster, Rhode Island, in a house that my father designed and built with his own two hands. As a young boy at the time, the process of seeing our house progress from a sketch on paper to a completely finished structure with all the comforts of home was truly remarkable to me. To this day, I consider the experience to be the initial spark which ignited my interest in the design and construction industries.
Where I Studied: In 2015, I earned a B.S. in Landscape Architecture from the University of Connecticut.
Where I've worked: At a very young age I began working for my parents and each of their small businesses. My father, being self-employed carpenter, specialized in building custom wood decks, sheds and home additions. My stepmother owned & operated a plant nursery business which was based at our home. I spent much of my youth inside a greenhouse, helping to maintain the plant stock, in addition to performing countless landscape and construction related tasks on a regular basis.
During college, I spent my summers working on the Horticulture and Facilities Departments at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. There, I was responsible for maintaining a diverse display of animal exhibits and public landscapes. Eventually, I worked my way up to Project Manager and spent a year managing the design and construction of several zoo renovation projects.
Where I live: In 2016, after being given the opportunity to come work at Terrain, my fiancé Kayli & I embarked on a new career path together, relocating from Rhode Island to New Hampshire. It has turned out to be a rewarding and life changing experience and we've both fallen in love with this beautiful state.
What inspires me: I am fascinated by the power of design, in terms of how the manipulation of space and form within the landscape, as well as the creative integration of both artistic and naturalistic elements can have such a profound impact on the quality of a living space, and by extension, the quality of a person's life.
Why Landscape Architecture: Simple, I was born and raised to be a Landscape Architect. It is the perfect combination of both sides of my parents influence. My father taught me how to build things while my stepmother taught me about plants and introduced me into the landscape industry.
What do I do when I'm not working: When not at work, there is a good chance that I am hanging out at home or on a road trip with my beautiful fiancé. I also enjoy sketching, nature photography, wood working, playing basketball, practicing martial arts, hiking, and archery.
Our associate landscape architect, Ian Didow, also earned his B.S. in Landscape Architecture at the University of Connecticut. His inspiration is rooted in the power of design, in terms of how the manipulation of space and form within the landscape, as well as the creative integration of both artistic and naturalistic elements can.
Where I'm from: I grew up in Bedford, NH and spend summers in Brookfield. I've also lived in Meredith, on Lake Winnipesaukee and part of the larger Lakes Region area of New Hampshire.