Barry Frankenfield Named New Member to ASLA Council of Fellows

The Virginia Chapter of ASLA would like to congradulate J. Barry Frankenfield, ASLA, for his acceptance into the Council of Fellows.  ASLA has announced the selection of 20 members for induction into its distinguished Council of Fellows, among the highest honors the Society may confer upon a member.  Members of the ASLA Council of Fellows are recognized for their extraordinary work, leadership, knowledge, and service to the profession over a sustained period of time. The Fellows-elect were formally inducted into the Council on Saturday, October 4, 2008, during the ASLA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Thereafter, they may use the suffix "FASLA" after their names, denoting recognition of their achievements by their peers.

Barry has served as the design and development administrator for the City of Virginia Beach Department of Parks and Recreation for many years.  He was nominated by the Virginia ASLA Chapter for his importance to the advancement and expansion of the landscape architecture profession. As the first landscape architect to work for the city, Frankenfield has worked on oceanfront and streetscape improvements since the 1980s. He also advocated a change in city policy allowing landscape architects to serve as the prime consultants on projects. His influence has led to the establishment of city staff positions for other landscape architects and to a growing appreciation in the region for the conservation of environmental resources, the preservation of open space, and the implementation of sustainability programs. He earned a design certificate in landscape architecture from The George Washington University in 1982 and a master of arts in landscape design from the Conway School of Design in 1983.

About ASLA

Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 17,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. Landscape architecture is a comprehensive discipline of land analysis, planning, design, management, preservation, and rehabilitation.  ASLA and the Virginia Chapter promote the landscape architecture profession and advance the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. Members of the Society use their "ASLA" suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online at http://www.vaasla.org