Nolan Bade

Nolan is a Landscape Architect instructing in the School of Landscape Architecture & Planning. His work explores how our cities need to be functionally reshaped into restorative ecologies that reconnect people with wild nature. Nolan has worked professionally in Phoenix and Los Angeles at Norris Design, Werk Urban Design, and Border-LA - specializing in water systems, microclimates, construction, and expressive design of streetscapes, retail, housing, hospitality, and luxury residential projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science - Land Management from Northern Arizona University, and Master in Landscape Architecture from University of Arizona. Nolan’s approach to instructing emphasizes the exploration of future ecologies and artfulness within the profession. 

Nolan is the Principal of BLOOM Garden Architecture and an advocate for stronger landscape and urban-nature restoration policies.