Erica G. Gatti, L.A.

Project Consultant

Erica GattiErica Gatti has eight years of professional experience as a Landscape Architect and Consultant. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech, she is passionate about creating places that connect people with each other and with nature. Years of collaboration with landscape architects, civil engineers, architects, and planners have solidified her technical knowledge and given her multidisciplinary team experience.

After receiving her degree in 2003, Erica worked at Timmons Group on a range of design teams for mixed-use, commercial, educational, residential, governmental, and urban projects. She has also worked at GRC Design Group as Landscape Architect and Project Manager. She has extensive experience in producing construction documents, preparing site and landscape plans, and leading projects from conceptual design through to the construction phase. Erica’s technical expertise includes AutoCAD 2000-2010, Adobe Photoshop, Google SketchUp, ArcView3.2, and ArcGIS Desktop. She has designed and consulted on several LEED certified projects.

As a Landscape Architect, Erica brings technical knowledge and design experience to Greening Urban. She is committed to serving the public by creating functional and enjoyable spaces while protecting the earth and its resources.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Member
  • Virginia Chapter, ASLA, Former Secretary
  • Virginia Chapter ASLA, Former Member-at-Large

Education

  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, minor in Geography Virginia Tech, 2003, Cum Laude

Accreditations

  • Licensed Landscape Architect, Virginia – 2008
  • Licensed Landscape Architect, Alabama – 2010
  • CLARB Certified Landscape Architect – 2010

Awards

  • 2005 VAASLA Merit Award: author/illustrator for booklet, “Stormwater Story; What Happens When It Rains?”
  • 2005 VMFA MUSE Award: Creativity in Business for booklet, “Stormwater Story; What Happens When It Rains?”