Jot D. Carpenter
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Jot D. Carpenter, born March 19, 1938, in San Francisco, California
, died February 17, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio
, was a noted landscape architect
and Professor
of Landscape Architecture
in the Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University.
in 1960, and a Masters of Landscape Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design
in 1962. He served as a Lieutenant
in the United States Air Force
from 1962-1965. His professional interests focused on landscape architectural site planning
, history of the profession
of landscape architecture, and AutoCAD
/GIS applications for site planning and design. He was a member of the faculty
of The Ohio State University for 28 years, including 14 years teaching and 14 years as Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture, and served as a consultant as well as a volunteer with the National Park Service
. He authored numerous publications, one of which, his 1974 Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction, is recognized as one of the most influential books in the history of landscape architecture. Thirteen of his works are widely held by libraries as references for the profession.
of the American Society of Landscape Architects
(ASLA), which he served as President
from 1978 to 1979, in addition to his active service in several society offices, and earned the ASLA President's Medal
in 1982. In 1999 he was awarded the University of Georgia
, College of Environment and Design Distinguished Alumni Medal in recognition of his exemplary professional achievements. In 2000, the ASLA established the Jot Carpenter Prize to recognize the work of outstanding university professors in the area of Landscape Architecture; the prestigious award is accompanied by a medal
. Also in 2000, Carpenter's family, friends, colleagues, and students established the Jot D. Carpenter Scholarship
to honor his years of service and devotion to the school and students. His career-long success earned him recognition by Who's Who in America in its 43rd (1984-1985) through 53rd (1999) editions.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, died February 17, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, was a noted landscape architect
Landscape architect
A landscape architect is a person involved in the planning, design and sometimes direction of a landscape, garden, or distinct space. The professional practice is known as landscape architecture....
and Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of Landscape Architecture
Landscape architecture
Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor and public spaces to achieve environmental, socio-behavioral, or aesthetic outcomes. It involves the systematic investigation of existing social, ecological, and geological conditions and processes in the landscape, and the design of interventions...
in the Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University.
Education and Career
Carpenter earned a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from the University of GeorgiaUniversity of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
in 1960, and a Masters of Landscape Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design
Harvard Graduate School of Design
The Harvard Graduate School of Design is a graduate school at Harvard University offering degrees in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning and Design.-History:...
in 1962. He served as a Lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
from 1962-1965. His professional interests focused on landscape architectural site planning
Site planning
Site planning in landscape architecture and architecture refers to the organizational stage of the landscape design process. It involves the organization of land use zoning, access, circulation, privacy, security, shelter, land drainage, and other factors...
, history of the profession
Profession
A profession is a vocation founded upon specialized educational training, the purpose of which is to supply disinterested counsel and service to others, for a direct and definite compensation, wholly apart from expectation of other business gain....
of landscape architecture, and AutoCAD
AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a software application for computer-aided design and drafting in both 2D and 3D. It is developed and sold by Autodesk, Inc. First released in December 1982, AutoCAD was one of the first CAD programs to run on personal computers, notably the IBM PC...
/GIS applications for site planning and design. He was a member of the faculty
Faculty
Faculty may refer to:In education:* Faculty , a division of a university* Faculty , academic staff of a university or collegeIn other uses:...
of The Ohio State University for 28 years, including 14 years teaching and 14 years as Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture, and served as a consultant as well as a volunteer with the National Park Service
National Park Service
The National Park Service is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations...
. He authored numerous publications, one of which, his 1974 Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction, is recognized as one of the most influential books in the history of landscape architecture. Thirteen of his works are widely held by libraries as references for the profession.
Honors
During Carpenter's distinguished career he earned many honors. He was elected a FellowFellow
A fellow in the broadest sense is someone who is an equal or a comrade. The term fellow is also used to describe a person, particularly by those in the upper social classes. It is most often used in an academic context: a fellow is often part of an elite group of learned people who are awarded...
of the American Society of Landscape Architects
American Society of Landscape Architects
The American Society of Landscape Architects is the national professional association representing landscape architects, with more than 17,000 members in 48 chapters, representing all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 42 countries around the world, plus 68 student chapters...
(ASLA), which he served as President
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
from 1978 to 1979, in addition to his active service in several society offices, and earned the ASLA President's Medal
Medal
A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...
in 1982. In 1999 he was awarded the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
, College of Environment and Design Distinguished Alumni Medal in recognition of his exemplary professional achievements. In 2000, the ASLA established the Jot Carpenter Prize to recognize the work of outstanding university professors in the area of Landscape Architecture; the prestigious award is accompanied by a medal
Medal
A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...
. Also in 2000, Carpenter's family, friends, colleagues, and students established the Jot D. Carpenter Scholarship
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
to honor his years of service and devotion to the school and students. His career-long success earned him recognition by Who's Who in America in its 43rd (1984-1985) through 53rd (1999) editions.