Estate House Design

Taylor Metz, PLA, ASLA

Taylor Metz is a landscape architect and Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture at Ball State University. With a Master of Landscape Architecture from Ball State and a background in Communication Studies and Art from Gustavus Adolphus College, Taylor combines practical design expertise with exemplary teaching experience. He specializes in educational landscapes, schoolyard design, and design thinking. Recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) with an honor award for his research, Taylor is dedicated to creating inspiring, learner-led environments and advancing the field of landscape architecture through advocacy and innovative design.

Taylor is also an active member of ASLA’s Committee on K-12 and Career Discovery, where he advocates for early design education and works to expand outreach efforts that introduce young people to landscape architecture as a meaningful and impactful career path.