YVONNE CHIN, A.S.L.A.
Landscape Architect CA #4749
Santa Barbara, California
Education
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
UC Davis, 1987
Green Gardener Certificate
Santa Barbara City College
Sustainable Landscape Program
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 2004
Professional Experience
Landscape Architect, Isabelle Greene and Associates 1991-present
Project Manager, The Keith French Group 1987-1991
Landscape Designer, David R. Fox and Associates 1986
Landscape Designer, Land Planning Concepts 1985
Background
Yvonne started off her college education in aeronautical engineering because she thought she wanted to fly jets. Then after a few calculus classes, she didn’t see the meaning of it in her life. Yvonne grew up on a flower growing nursery surrounded by greenhouses, always with hammer in hand wondering how to take things apart and put them back together. Design always intrigued her in every aspect – architecture, interior, gardens, artwork, everything… but the love of the outdoors led her to landscape architecture.
Activities
When not designing, all Yvonne’s time is focused on raising and keeping her 4 year old boy and girl twins busy. When that window of time permits, she enjoys hiking and backpacking, beach volleyball, beach walks, yoga and Pilates. In the near future, she’s hoping to pursue a big vegetable garden again – she loves to harvest and cook from the garden!
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