Zachary Rood

Zac Rood is a landscape architect practicing in Ithaca, NY. Zac incorporates a background in building construction and horticulture into his design approach. He has construction experience as a professional builder across a range of trade specializations, including new home construction/framing, fine cabinetry, and detailed wood joinery/furniture design. Zac also has a deep knowledge of plant materials and techniques gleaned from three decades operating a greenhouse nursery business with his family and teaching this subject at the university level. This background, steeped in natural systems and detailed construction practices, coupled with a keen aesthetic sense, is integral to Zac’s design work. Recent projects include lead design and project manager for landscape architecture for the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge shared-use path and bridge landing facilities, multiple projects at Niagara Falls State Park, and multiple projects revitalizing the Buffalo, NY, waterfront at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor.