Making design technology approachable
I teach GIS and computational design at NC State and speak about the tools changing landscape architecture. I'm available for conference sessions, firm lunch-and-learns, guest lectures, and hands-on workshops.
Talks, teaching & media
Civil 3D for landscape architects
NCASLA SERC 2026. A practical look at how landscape architects can use Civil 3D for site grading and coordination.
The tech revolution in landscape architecture
Guest on Rooted in Innovation, talking about technology, software, and the future of the profession.
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NC State College of Design
Co-teaching MLA students from many disciplines in ArcGIS Pro, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, and supporting software.
Faculty pageTalks & workshops I can offer
Each can be a talk, an interactive session, or a hands-on workshop, tailored to your audience.
Civil 3D for landscape architects
Why and how landscape architects should own their grading in Civil 3D, with real workflows for surfaces, feature lines, and coordination with civil engineers.
GIS for designers
Using ArcGIS Pro for site inventory, terrain and hydrology, and suitability analysis that actually shapes design decisions.
Computational design in the landscape
An approachable introduction to Rhino and Grasshopper for terrain, patterns, fabrication, and analysis.
Measuring sunlight on a site
Sun, shade, and planting decisions, and what I learned building the Deconstruct Sun app.
Short bio
Andrew Harrell, PLA, is a landscape architect, educator, and design-technology consultant based in Durham, North Carolina. He co-teaches GIS and computational design to Master of Landscape Architecture students at NC State University, where he earned his MLA, a BS in Biological Engineering, and a graduate certificate in watershed assessment and restoration. Through his studio, Deconstruct Terrain, he works on residential landscapes and helps design teams get more out of tools like Civil 3D, Rhino, and ArcGIS Pro. He also created Deconstruct Sun, an iOS app that measures sunlight for gardeners and landscape professionals.
Planning an event or training?
Tell me about your audience, format, and date, and I'll suggest a session that fits.