w

landscape architecture

JOSEPH A GALUSKA

portfolio

TC Table of Contents

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

- Terry Goodkind

BI

PW

RG

PD

RD

SI

Planting DesignRachel Carson GardenIndependent Study

Rain Garden Stormwater Management DesignSite Grading Construction Series

Residential DesignThomas BoulevardSite Design Series

Sustainable IntergrationOakhill Phase II DevelopmentMaster Land Development Series

Professional WorkCareer projectsWork Examples

Biographical InformationEducationWork Experience

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 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.

Sustainable IntegrationSI

TC

(3) AMERICAN ELDER

(1) BALD CYPRESS

(6) CHOKEBERRYFACW (Seeplanting list)

(7) GRO-LOW SUMAC

MODULAR TANK

27S8

ROCK BRIDGE

28S8

PAVERS

28S8

PLAN VIEW: WETLANDNO SCALE

25S7

NATIVE PLANTS PERPLANTING LIST

6"-12" TYPPONDING DEPTH

AREA DRAIN

NON-PERFORATEDOVERFLOW PIPE

DRAIN ROCK, OPTIONAL9'

CONRETE CURB

SOIL TYP A1

SOIL TYP B

18"

OVERFLOW DRAINNO SCALE

24S7

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.

TC

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.

TC

Contours

Structures

Turf

Vegetation

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

TC

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.

TC

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

TC

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 is managed.

TC

Proposed Drainage

Cut and Fill

TC

Shadow Study

March 20th 8:00 AM

December 25th 5:00 PM

July 25th 10:00 AM

September 22th 4:00 PM

TC

Plan View

Professional WorkPW

company: Blue Fox Landscape and Designproject: Residential patio and outdoor kitchen location: Wexford, Paprogram: UVision

TC

Existing Conditions

The client requested options for his patio. Our team de-signed an organic and linear themed patio (shown). A din-ing area was requested and pavers were used to create the separation of space.

Other required elements included a kitchenette island with a sink, grill, and space for a miniature refrigerator under the bar styled granite coun-ter. A mulch bed was added between the path from the driveway to the patio to create slight separation and interest when arriving.

TCProject Number:

Shee

t Inf

orm

atio

n

Che

cked

By:

Dra

wn

By:

1205

EAS

T C

ARSO

N S

TREE

TPI

TTSB

UR

GH

, PA

1520

3P:

412.

642.

2701

F:41

2.64

2.27

03TH

IS D

RAW

ING

IS T

HE

PRO

PER

TY O

F TH

ED

ESIG

N F

IRM

OF

CAD

NET

ICS

INC

.R

EPR

OD

UC

TIO

N O

R R

EUSE

IN W

HO

LE O

R IN

PAR

T W

ITH

OU

T W

RIT

TEN

PER

MIS

SIO

N IS

STR

ICTL

Y PR

OH

IBIT

ED.

ca

dn

eti

cs

Mea

su

re,

Dra

ft,

Mo

del, V

isu

alize..

.

Proj

ect I

nfor

mat

ion

Current Revision Date:

Sheet Issue Date:

Rev

isio

nsPr

ofes

sion

al S

tam

p

12/1

0/20

15 7

:07:

36 P

MF:

\Res

iden

ce e

xam

ple

(1).d

wg

ca

dn

eti

cs

EX1.4

Elevation

1

2015-12-08

2015-12-08

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIO

N

EXIS

TIN

G C

ON

DIT

ION

S

PITT

SBU

RG

H, P

A 15

203

Gal

uska

CAD

5 REAR-ELEVATION-1.11/4"=1-0'

Project Number:

Shee

t Inf

orm

atio

n

Che

cked

By:

Dra

wn

By:

1205

EAS

T C

ARSO

N S

TREE

TPI

TTSB

UR

GH

, PA

1520

3P:

412.

642.

2701

F:41

2.64

2.27

03TH

IS D

RAW

ING

IS T

HE

PRO

PER

TY O

F TH

ED

ESIG

N F

IRM

OF

CAD

NET

ICS

INC

.R

EPR

OD

UC

TIO

N O

R R

EUSE

IN W

HO

LE O

R IN

PAR

T W

ITH

OU

T W

RIT

TEN

PER

MIS

SIO

N IS

STR

ICTL

Y PR

OH

IBIT

ED.

ca

dn

eti

cs

Mea

su

re,

Dra

ft,

Mo

del, V

isu

alize..

.

Proj

ect I

nfor

mat

ion

Current Revision Date:

Sheet Issue Date:

Rev

isio

nsPr

ofes

sion

al S

tam

p

12/1

0/20

15 7

:07:

36 P

MF:

\cad

exa

mpl

es\R

esid

ence

exa

mpl

e (1

).dw

gca

dn

eti

cs

EX1.2

Existing First Floor Plan

1

2015-12-08

2015-12-08

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIO

N

EXIS

TIN

G C

ON

DIT

ION

S

PITT

SBU

RG

H, P

A 15

203

Gal

uska

CAD

2 FIRST-FLOOR1/4"=1-0'

DN

WOMEN

MENS

DN

MECH RM

202

Project Number:

Shee

t Inf

orm

atio

n

Che

cked

By:

Dra

wn

By:

1205

EAS

T C

ARSO

N S

TREE

TPI

TTSB

UR

GH

, PA

1520

3P:

412.

642.

2701

F:41

2.64

2.27

03TH

IS D

RAW

ING

IS T

HE

PRO

PER

TY O

F TH

ED

ESIG

N F

IRM

OF

CAD

NET

ICS

INC

.R

EPR

OD

UC

TIO

N O

R R

EUSE

IN W

HO

LE O

R IN

PAR

T W

ITH

OU

T W

RIT

TEN

PER

MIS

SIO

N IS

STR

ICTL

Y PR

OH

IBIT

ED.

ca

dn

eti

cs

Mea

su

re,

Dra

ft,

Mo

del, V

isu

alize..

.

Proj

ect I

nfor

mat

ion

Current Revision Date:

Sheet Issue Date:

Rev

isio

nsAr

chite

cts/

Engi

neer

s/C

onsu

ltant

sPr

ofes

sion

al S

tam

p

6/25

/201

3 9:

30:1

2 AM

F:\1

5190

- 15

0 Pl

easa

nt D

rive

- Sec

ond

Floo

r.dw

gca

dn

eti

cs

CAD

150

PLEA

SAN

T D

RIV

EAL

IQU

IPPA

, PA

150

PLEA

SAN

T D

RIV

E BU

ILD

ING

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIO

N

2015-09-11

-

15190

Existing Second FloorPlan

A2.1

UP DN

WOMEN

MEN

105

101

102 DN UP

103

104

Project Number:

Shee

t Inf

orm

atio

n

Che

cked

By:

Dra

wn

By:

1205

EAS

T C

ARSO

N S

TREE

TPI

TTSB

UR

GH

, PA

1520

3P:

412.

642.

2701

F:41

2.64

2.27

03TH

IS D

RAW

ING

IS T

HE

PRO

PER

TY O

F TH

ED

ESIG

N F

IRM

OF

CAD

NET

ICS

INC

.R

EPR

OD

UC

TIO

N O

R R

EUSE

IN W

HO

LE O

R IN

PAR

T W

ITH

OU

T W

RIT

TEN

PER

MIS

SIO

N IS

STR

ICTL

Y PR

OH

IBIT

ED.

ca

dn

eti

cs

Mea

su

re, D

raft

, M

od

el, V

isu

alize...

Proj

ect I

nfor

mat

ion

Current Revision Date:

Sheet Issue Date:

Rev

isio

nsAr

chite

cts/

Engi

neer

s/C

onsu

ltant

sPr

ofes

sion

al S

tam

p

6/25

/201

3 9:

30:1

2 AM

F:\1

5190

- 15

0 Pl

easa

nt D

rive

- Firs

t Flo

or P

lan.

dwg

ca

dn

eti

cs

CAD

150

PLEA

SAN

T D

RIV

EAL

IQU

IPPA

, PA

150

PLEA

SAN

T D

RIV

E BU

ILD

ING

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIO

N

2015-09-11

-

15190

Existing First Floor Plan

A1.1

UP

DN UP

LOCKED

UNABLE TO VERIFY WALL THICKNESS

ELECTRICAL BOX

ELECTRICAL BOXES

Project Number:

Shee

t Inf

orm

atio

n

Che

cked

By:

Dra

wn

By:

1205

EAS

T C

ARSO

N S

TREE

TPI

TTSB

UR

GH

, PA

1520

3P:

412.

642.

2701

F:41

2.64

2.27

03TH

IS D

RAW

ING

IS T

HE

PRO

PER

TY O

F TH

ED

ESIG

N F

IRM

OF

CAD

NET

ICS

INC

.R

EPR

OD

UC

TIO

N O

R R

EUSE

IN W

HO

LE O

R IN

PAR

T W

ITH

OU

T W

RIT

TEN

PER

MIS

SIO

N IS

STR

ICTL

Y PR

OH

IBIT

ED.

ca

dn

eti

cs

Mea

su

re, D

raft

, M

od

el, V

isu

alize...

Proj

ect I

nfor

mat

ion

Current Revision Date:

Sheet Issue Date:

Rev

isio

nsAr

chite

cts/

Engi

neer

s/C

onsu

ltant

sPr

ofes

sion

al S

tam

p

6/25

/201

3 9:

30:1

2 AM

F:\1

5190

- 15

0 Pl

easa

nt D

rive

- Low

er L

evel

Flo

or P

lan.

dwg

ca

dn

eti

cs

CAD

150

PLEA

SAN

T D

RIV

EAL

IQU

IPPA

, PA

150

PLEA

SAN

T D

RIV

E BU

ILD

ING

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIO

N

2015-09-11

-

15190

Existing Lower Floor Plan

A0.1

Project Number:

Shee

t Inf

orm

atio

n

Che

cked

By:

Dra

wn

By:

1205

EAS

T C

ARSO

N S

TREE

TPI

TTSB

UR

GH

, PA

1520

3P:

412.

642.

2701

F:41

2.64

2.27

03TH

IS D

RAW

ING

IS T

HE

PRO

PER

TY O

F TH

ED

ESIG

N F

IRM

OF

CAD

NET

ICS

INC

.R

EPR

OD

UC

TIO

N O

R R

EUSE

IN W

HO

LE O

R IN

PAR

T W

ITH

OU

T W

RIT

TEN

PER

MIS

SIO

N IS

STR

ICTL

Y PR

OH

IBIT

ED.

ca

dn

eti

cs

Mea

su

re,

Dra

ft,

Mo

del, V

isu

alize..

.

Proj

ect I

nfor

mat

ion

Current Revision Date:

Sheet Issue Date:

Rev

isio

nsPr

ofes

sion

al S

tam

p

12/1

0/20

15 7

:07:

36 P

MF:

\Res

iden

ce e

xam

ple

(1).d

wg

ca

dn

eti

cs

EX1.4

Elevation

1

2015-12-08

2015-12-08

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIO

N

EXIS

TIN

G C

ON

DIT

ION

S

PITT

SBU

RG

H, P

A 15

203

Gal

uska

CAD

1/4"=1-0'SIDE2-ELEVATION8

company: Cadneticsproject: Residential house surveylocation: Pittsburgh, Paprogram: AutoCAD 2015

company: Cadneticsproject: 3 story commercial building survey location: Aliquippa, Paprogram: AutoCAD 2015

1st Story

2nd Story

Lower Level

Floor Plan - 1st Floor

North Side View Rear View

Biographical InformationBI

Joseph A. Galuska4500 Cherryland Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15214412.965.9989

josephgaluska@gmail.com

EDUCATION Master of Landscape

Design & Development (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, CONSTRUCTION & PRESERVATIONLandscaping & Design Owner - Self Employed, 03.15 - Present • Design, estimate, and implement residential landscape projects.EBD/BIM/Asset Manager - Cadnetics, 08.15 - 03.16• Created existing condition CAD drawings of facilities, buildings, and

residences. Team lead for the asset management department.

Operator Assistant - Energy Firm, 11.14 - 2.15• Maintained a high focus on safely performing job duties in teams and

individually to complete daily tasks.Intern Designer & installer - Blue Fox 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 LA Department, 03.12 - 06.12• Preformed research for the Program Director of the Landscape

Architecture Department for publication.

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

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Sales Consultant - Lancaster Safety Consulting Inc. 02.13 - 11.14• Met prospective clients in-person and over online software to explain

the benefits of investing in safety.

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

TECHNICAL KNOWLWDGE OF:

AutoCAD | Adobe Suite | Microsoft Office | ArcGIS| SketchUp

TC