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JOSEPH A GALUSKA

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Residential DesignThomas BoulevardSite Design Series

Planting DesignRachel Carson GardenIndependent Study

Rain Garden Stormwater Management DesignSite Grading Construction Series

Biographical InformationEducationWork Experience

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SI

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Table of Contents

“If the road is easy, you’re likely going the wrong way.”

- Terry Goodkind

Sustainable IntergrationOakhill Phase II DevelopmentMaster Land Development Series

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Hill D

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The feasibility study dictated that due to popula-tion growth and income of possible tenants that housing would be the most viable choice.

The feasibility study dictated that housing is more economical than office space and retail due to the risk of vacancy rates.Description: To create a the second phase

of development for Oak Hill, an apartment complex located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland district near two prominent Universities. Stage one of the project was to create a market analysis for the most feasible type of zoning.

The feasibility study dictated that residential housing is the most viable choice based on loca-tion and the likely hood of filling the property with tenants.

Residential, retail, office or mixed use were all options. Residential was determined to be the most feasible. The second step was to create the design and construction draw-ings. The final step was completing a com-prehensive estimate for the construction within the area of work.

4 Story Apartment Complex

Sustainable IntegrationSI

The focus of the design is a brick patio and rain garden for storm water management. This key design element provides the public a visible teaching mechanism to explain the science behind storm water and the benefits of finding a sustainable solutions for the integration of sustainable features.

RD Residential Design

The lot for this design is located on Thomas Boulevard in Point Breeze district of Pittsburgh. The site’s design mimics the refuge that is Thomas Boulevard. The street has a tree lined median and bordering allee with pedestrian circula-tion. The design achieves this concept by focusing on pri-vacy nodes near the center of the site, similar to the street’s median. The center privacy nodes are the main element of the design. A thick wall of shrubs and trees line the front entrance that sits back several feet into the yard. The setback was created to pull the public street into the designed space. The windows on the sides of the homes are covered by a va-riety of shrub formations to deflect views from the adjacent apartment, buildings, and to deter trespassing.

Contours

Structures

Turf

Vegetation

The focal point is located at the center of the lots as the median is on Thomas Boulevard. The center spaces of both residences are connected but not shared and are the most private areas on the site The residence to the east’s en-closure is a 6’ wall that is designed for tenants that desire optimal privacy . The residence to the west’s enclosure consists of a dense row of flowering trees and a lower level of plantings that provide slight views out to the street.

Planting DesignPD

The Rachel Carson Garden was designed to provide users with a collection of themed beds to awaken the sense of wonder and is located on Chatham Univer-sity’s campus. Rachel Carson is one of Chatham’s most prestigious alumna and early proponent for sustain-ability. The theme of this garden is edible plants, known as the edible garden. The goal of this planting design is attract insects, birds and other wildlife by providing a habitat with food and shelter. Many of the plants are native to the Pittsburgh region to reinforce Rachel Carson’s passion for local ecology.

The planting bed’s aesthetic design focuses on framing views and creating interest by using a variety of plant sizes. Access is provided to view the vegetation with a recycled flagstone path. Most of the plants provide fruit and nuts but several other plant species were used for balance within the design. The Blue Wood Aster (Aster cordifolius ) and the Purple Cone Flower (Echinacea pur-purea) are used in strategic locations because of their scent and aesthetic appeal as flowers. An evergreen plant, Wild Ginger (Asarum canadensis) is used near the entrance as groundcover for fall and winter months.

Plant Schedule

Type Qty Sym Botanical Name Common Name Size Cont.

Trees

1 Cp Crateagus phaneopyrum Washington Hawthorn 3” Cal B&B

Shrubs

4 Ro Rubus odoratus Purple Flower Raspberry 1.5’ Ht #2 Pot

15 Va Vaccinium angustifolium Lowbush Blueberry 10” Ht #2 Pot

11 Gp Gaultheria procumbens American Wintergreen 1’ Ht #2 Pot

2 Io Ilex opaca ‘Maryland Dwarf’ Maryland Dwarf Holly 2’ Ht #2 Pot

3 Vi Viburnum acerifolium Maple-leaved Viburnum 1’Ht #1 Pot

2 Vt Viburnum trilobum Highbush Cranberry 3’ Ht #3 Pot

1 Sc Sambucus canadensis Common Elderberry 2’ Ht #3 Pot

1 Am Amelanchier canadensis Serviceberry 3’ Ht BR

2 Iv Ilex verticillata Common Winterberry 3’ Ht BR

1 Pa Prunus americana American Plum 2” Cal B&B

1 Ca Corylus americana Hazelnut 2” Cal B&B

1 Ra Rhus aromatica Grow-Lo Fragrant Sumac #2 Pot

Perrenials

33 Fv Fragaria virginiana Wild Strawberry N/A Pint

13 Hg Heliopsis giganteus Tall Sunflower N/A Quart

16 Ac Asarum canadensis Wild Ginger N/A Pint

6 Ep Echinacea purpurea Purple Cone Flower N/A Quart

8 Ac Aster cordifolius Blue Wood Aster N/A Quart

Vines

5 Pq Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper N/A Plug

Rain GardenRG

The redesign of this site incorporates an organic shaped rain gar-den to aid in stormwater runoff. The stone gutters protrude into the parking lot to allow runoff to infiltrate into the garden. The garden provides a natural setting within a context of hardscape for users to relax and reconnect with the natural environment. The rain garden acts as an education tool to explain how stormwater managed.

Proposed Drainage

Cut and Fill

Shadow Study

March 20th 8:00 AM

December 25th 5:00 PM

July 25th 10:00 AM

September 22th 4:00 PM

Biographical InformationBI

Joseph A. Galuska4500 Cherryland Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15214412.965.9989

[email protected]

EDUCATION Master of Landscape

Development & Design (3.82) Chatham University, 2010 - 2012 Germany Study Abroad (4.00) Rutgers University, 2011 Bachelor of Arts Psychology Minor Industrial Technology (3.69) California University of PA, 2004 - 2007

AWARDS: Western PA Herb Society

Scholarship Recipient, 2010 & 2011 California University Presidential Honors Scholar California University Psychology Outstanding Senior

CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA 10 Hour Construction

OSHA Outreach Special Government Employee OSHA Training

ORGANIZATIONS: The American Society of

Landscape Architects Member California Men’s Rugby Club President/Member Highlander Rugby Club Secretary/Member

WORKLandscape Design

Design Intern & Installer, Blufox Landscape Design 04.12 - 11.12• Assisted in all aspects of the design process by creating plans, 3-D

models and estimating/bidding jobs. Implemented designs in the field and supervised crews.

Research Assistant, Chatham MLA Department, 03.12 - 06.12• Preformed research for the Program Director of the MLA/MLD

department for publication.

Business & Management

OSH Sales Consultant, Lancaster Safety Consulting Inc. 02.13 - 11.14• Met prospective clients in person and via the internet to explain the

benefits of investing in safety.

Account Manager, Maxim Healthcare Services 04.08 - 06.09• Magaged 50+ healthcare staff and 25-50 accounts.

Construction & Preservation

Operator Assistant, Halliburton 11.14 - 2.15• Maintain a high focus on safely performing job duties in teams and

individually to complete daily tasks

Arboretum Assistant, Chatham University 05.10 - 09.10• Maintained the campus grounds by mowing lawns, triming and pruning

shrubs and mulching.

TECHNICAL KNOWLWDGE OF:

AutoCAD | Adobe Suite | Microsoft Office | ArcGIS| SketchUpReferences available upon request.