Landscape Architect
Irene Duan
RLA · LEED AP · Senior Project Designer at RIOS
Over 15 years of experience shaping landscapes that connect people, ecology, and the built environment — from the San Francisco Bay Area to projects across the West Coast.
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About
Irene Duan is a Registered Landscape Architect and LEED Accredited Professional with over 15 years of experience designing landscapes that are ecologically responsible, culturally meaningful, and beautifully crafted.
With a Master of Landscape Architecture from The University of Texas at Austin and a foundation in horticulture from National Taiwan University, Irene brings a unique blend of scientific understanding and design artistry to every project.
Her career spans work at leading firms including SWA Group — where she rose from Associate to Associate Principal over 12 years — and her current role as Senior Project Designer at RIOS, a multidisciplinary design practice.
15+
Years Experience
SF Bay Area
Based In
RIOS
Current Firm
Career Journey
A path through landscape architecture — from early design roles to leading complex, award-winning projects.
RIOS
Senior Project Designer
Leading design on large-scale landscape architecture projects, bringing over a decade of experience to innovative, community-centered spaces that merge ecological thinking with bold design vision.
SWA Group
Associate Principal
Directed multidisciplinary design teams on complex urban landscape projects. Managed client relationships, project budgets, and design direction from concept through construction documentation.
SWA Group
RLA, LEED AP, Associate
Progressed from designer to associate while earning RLA licensure and LEED AP accreditation. Contributed to award-winning projects spanning public parks, corporate campuses, and urban master plans.
Suzman and Cole Design Associates
Landscape Architect
Designed residential and boutique commercial landscapes with a focus on refined material palettes and site-sensitive planting design.
Meyer + Silberberg Land Architects
Landscape Designer
Collaborated on residential and small-scale public landscape projects, developing design documentation and planting plans rooted in California-native ecology.
Gates + Associates
Landscape Designer / Freelancer
Provided freelance landscape design support for parks and recreation projects, contributing to schematic design and presentation graphics.
Professional Credentials
RLA
Registered Landscape Architect
Licensed professional credential demonstrating expertise in landscape design, environmental planning, and the ability to protect public health, safety, and welfare through the practice of landscape architecture.
LEED AP
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional
Advanced credential in green building and sustainable design practices, recognizing deep knowledge of the LEED rating system and the ability to integrate sustainable strategies into landscape and built environment projects.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
MLA, Landscape Architecture
National Taiwan University
BS, Horticulture / Landscape Architecture
Let's Connect
Interested in collaborating on a landscape architecture project? I'd love to hear from you.