John S. Troy, Principal Landscape Architect, FASLA
Education and Experience
John received his B.A. in Biology with a minor in Fine Arts from Case Western Reserve University, and a Masters of Landscape Architecture from the University of Michigan. During graduate school he held summer internships in Kalamazoo, MI and Jacksonville, FL. After graduating, he worked for 2 years in Phoenix, AZ before accepting a teaching position as an associate professor at West Virginia University. During his 6 years at WVU, he enjoyed teaching history of landscape architecture, introductory design and site grading construction. In 1980 he received an Outstanding Educator award for his excellence in teaching from the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture.
In 1981, John moved to San Antonio, Texas where he has been practicing residential landscape architecture in the region, as well as Mexico and England. He has focused on classic design with sustainable principles, receiving recognition with many design and community service awards. John also enjoys tending a bonsai collection.
Professional Registration
Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) # 1130
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners: Landscape Architect Registration # 887
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Member, 1980-Present
Council of Fellows (elevated in 2020)
Membership Services Committee, 2019-2023
Texas Chapter Section Chair, 2020-2021
Design|Forum San Antonio, 2019-2022
Friend of the High Line
Garden Conservancy’s Society of Fellows
Institute of Classical Art & Architecture
Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
National Park Conservation Foundation
National Trust for Historic Preservation
New York Botanical Garden
San Antonio Conservation Society
Texas Native Plant Society
The Cultural Landscape Foundation, Stewardship Council