Ian Holzworth

Licensed Landscape Architect | Environmental Site Systems Strategist | Construction Documentation & Material Integration Specialist

Landscape Architect and Technical Design Leader with 20+ years of experience shaping how complex outdoor environments are detailed, specified, and constructed across projects of varying scale. Experienced integrating manufactured systems, material assemblies, and landscape architecture within complex environments. Brings a systems-level approach into build able site solutions that aligns product strategy with environmental context, constructability, and long-term performance.

Expert in construction documentation leadership, specification development, and custom detailing. Recognized for bridging product intent and field implementation with a proven track record partnering with project consultants, manufacturers, and clients to refine assemblies, validate mock-ups, review shop drawings, and elevate material performance in real-world conditions.

Leads development of scalable site design detailing, technical standards, and quality control systems that strengthen sustainability, resilience, and implementation consistency. Combines deep construction administration expertise with sustainability knowledge to deliver high-performing outdoor environments grounded in material authenticity and measurable site outcomes.

DESIGN SYSTEMS AND PRODUCT INTEGRATION

• Led development of planning and site design integrating landscape systems, infrastructure, and manufactured site elements.
• Partnered with product manufacturers to refine custom detailing, review shop drawings, and align product capabilities with design intent.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

• Led development and quality control of comprehensive construction documentation packages—including site plans, sections, custom assemblies, and technical specifications—ensuring clarity, coordination, and constructability across disciplines.
• Developed scalable detailing frameworks and site furnishing guidelines to support cohesive integration of decking systems, paving assemblies, and custom landscape elements across multi-phase and urban environments.

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY COORDINATION

• Facilitated interdisciplinary design reviews and constructability workshops during documentation phases to proactively address constructability conflicts, reduce risk, increase installation efficiency, and ensure alignment between technical requirements and field implementation.
• Coordinated closely with civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, and electrical engineers to resolve site integration challenges and align environmental strategies with material systems and performance objectives.

CLIENT COMMUNICATION

• Presented technical design solutions to clients, municipalities, federal agencies, and review boards to communicate design and advance approvals.

SUSTAINABILITY

• Integrated sustainable site planning frameworks, green infrastructure and LID systems into built environments, supporting LEED accredited project delivery, advancing measurable landscape performance, environmental resilience, and long-term material durability.

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND PERFORMANCE OVERSIGHT

• Directed on-site construction administration, including submittal and shop drawing review, RFIs, mock-up evaluations, and field validation to ensure alignment between documentation, fabrication, and real-world site conditions
• Provided technical oversight during contractor coordination to resolve grading, drainage, structural, and material interface conflicts, safeguarding design integrity and long-term performance standards.

• Professional Landscape Architect- Oregon #0863
• Member of Scappoose Parks and Recreation Committee