Brian D. Brodersen

M.S, M.L.A, ASLA

Brian D. Brodersen has been practicing landscape architecture in Santa. Barbara and Ventura counties since 1999. He founded Brodersen Associates in 2009, the result of a desire to provide the highest level of design service to the area. Brodersen brings a unique approach to the design process, combining a strong artistic (both his parents are artists) and design sense (M.L.A., North Carolina State University and University of Virginia), with an approach that includes client education (Instructor, Haywood Community College), scientific basis for decision making (M.S. Plant Science, University of California, Riverside), and practicality (Business Manager, Grower). He is respected for project outcomes that are fulfilling for clients and communities, are sustainable and environmentally responsible, as well as being innovative and timeless.

Brian is engaged with his local community, promoting architecture, high design, effective policy, and education. He was Director on the Board of the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara (AFSB) for over 10 years as well as serving as the Treasurer of the AFSB. Brodersen was the chair of the Tree Advisory committee for the City of Ventura and currently serves as the Chair of Ventura’s Design Review Committee.

Carolyn B. Brodersen, B.A.

Carolyn B. Brodersen has more than 19 years of professional writing experience. Her articles have been published in newspapers, newsletters, journals, and online. She has written numerous user manuals and is an award-winning blogger.

For Brodersen Associates, Carolyn prepares statement of qualification documentation, as well as managing the back office.