David Pearson

Lecturer, Landscape Architecture

Contact
Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture
Phone: (864) 656-3926
Email: pearso5@clemson.edu

Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, Auburn University; Master in Design Studies, Harvard University Graduate School of Design; Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Auburn University

David Pearson is a registered landscape architect and lecturer in landscape architecture at Clemson University. With 25 years of professional experience and a decade in academia, he brings together private practice, teaching at Auburn and Clemson Universities, and leadership of his own design studio. His teaching focuses on beginning design, urbanism, and design implementation, helping students connect design process and site context with planning, technical skill, and aesthetic judgment. David has collaborated with municipalities, cultural and academic institutions, and private clients. His recent projects include the Asheville Riverfront, a new downtown park in Salisbury, and the Corning Optical corporate headquarters. His work on public projects across the Southeast has received state awards and regional recognition. He earned degrees from Auburn University and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.