Professional Honors
ASLA Elevates Texas Chapter Member, John S. Troy to the Council of Fellows
In 2020, John was elevated to the American Society of Landscape Architects’ Council of Fellows in the category of Service. It is one of the highest honors the Society bestows, recognizing members who have made exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large in either Works, Leadership/Management, Knowledge or Service.
John S. Troy, FASLA John S. Troy Landscape Architect Inc., San Antonio, Texas
ASLA Council of Fellows Profile:
John S. Troy has practiced landscape architecture in the San Antonio area since 1981, where his contributions, dedication, and service are profound and enduring. After beginning his career as a professor, he developed a robust residential practice, became a public voice for sustainability, and helped lead the transformation of the San Antonio Botanical Garden (SABG) into a nationally recognized horticultural showcase. Since 1994, John has provided sustained planning and guidance in shaping the development of an eight-acre phased expansion of SABG’s original thirty-acre property. Through John’s vision and efforts, SABG is now an exemplary regional botanical garden, its design having been recognized by Texas ASLA with a 2019 Honor Award. In 2017, he founded the Landscape Architecture Advisory Council to foster a rare collaboration among the ASLA South Texas chapter, the San Antonio Water System, and SABG education and conservation staff to focus on water conservation, sustainability, landscape design, education, and broadened information on plants in the Garden. Throughout his career, John has pioneered and promoted water conservation with the use of native plants and low-water-use landscape design. John’s continuous, active, pro-bono service promoting the transformative power of landscape architecture spans four decades and was recognized with the Texas ASLA Community Service Award.
ASLA would like to congratulate the additional recipients of the 2020 ASLA Fellows Honor for their exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession. View Article
Service and Teaching Awards
- 2016 Community Service Award: Texas Society of Landscape Architects
- 1989 Texas Agricultural Extension Service Texas A&M University System: Recognition for Outstanding Leadership
- 1981 Outstanding Educator of Landscape Architecture: Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
- 1981 Honor Society of Agriculture – Gamma Sigma Delta: West Virginia University
Landscape Architecture Design Awards
- 2020 Honor Award: Maverick Carter House, Texas Society of Landscape Architect
- 2020 Historic Preservation Award for the Built Environment:Maverick Carter House, San Antonio Conservation Society
- 2013 Merit Award: Cherokee Lane Residence, Texas Society of Landscape Architects
- 2011 Merit Award: Ivy Lane Residence,Texas Society of Landscape Architects
- 2003 Honor Award: Rio Vista Ranch, Texas Society of Landscape Architects
- 2002 Merit Award: Bali Garden, Texas Society of Landscape Architects
- 2002 Golden Trowel Award: Garden Design Magazine, “Bali By Way of Texas.”(Feb/Mar 2002), pp. 28-33.
- 1996 Merit Award: Bloom/Swartzman Residence, Texas Society of Landscape Architects
- 1989 Bexar County, Texas Xeriscape: Crown Ridge residence
Landscape Architect of Record
- 2011 Gold TELA: (Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards) granted by TNLA (Texas Nursery and Landscape Association) to Billy Long Enterprises (landscape contractor) for the Cherokee Lane residence
Projects Included on Garden Tours
- 2019, Oct: AIA San Antonio Home Tour, 7702 Woodridge residence, San Antonio, TX
- 2019, May: Green Space Alliance Tour, 300 Fawn Drive, Shavano Park, TX
- 2017, May: Green Space Alliance Tour, 210 West Elsemere Place, San Antonio, TX
- 2010, Oct: Garden Conservancy Open Days, 9 Kelian Court residence, Elm Creek, San Antonio, TX
- 2010, Oct: AIA San Antonio Tour, Joeris residence, 118 Cherokee Lane, Hill Country Village, San Antonio, TX
- 2008, Oct: Garden Conservancy Open Days, 9230 Marymont Park residence, San Antonio, TX
- 2007, Apr/May: Garden Conservancy Fellows Tour
- 215 Limestone Creek residence, Hill Country Village, San Antonio, TX
- Bali garden, 804 Ivy Lane, San Antonio, TX
- 212 Torcido Drive residence, San Antonio, TX
- 2003, June: California Horticulture Society, 215 Limestone Creek residence, Hill Country Village, San Antonio, TX
Awards in Conjunction with Builders
- 2014 San Antonio Builder’s Association Summit Award
Image Homes, Best Product Design, Custom Homes $2,000,000 – $3,000,000 - 2011 San Antonio Builder’s Association Summit Award
Image Homes, Best Product Design, Custom Homes $2,000,000 – $3,000,000 - 2011 San Antonio Builder’s Assocation Summit Award
Image Homes, Best Product Design, Custom Homes $1,500,000 – $2,000,000
Testimonials for John Troy
From John Amini:
I was telling a friend abut how you glide around yards like Michelangelo would around a block of marble!
From Erika Ivanyi and Matthias Schubnell:
Erika and I hired John Troy because he came highly recommended and had designed the landscaping for a residence built by modernist architect, Ken Bentley, who also designed our home. We worked closely with Mr. Troy throughout the planning and design stage of the project, developing the key concepts of how to match a courtyard with a hot tub and water and fire features with the essence of Ken Bentley’s architectural vision. Throughout this project, Mr. Troy responded positively to our suggestions and integrated them into the evolving design. He is the ideal partner for any client who wants to play an active part in the development of ideas and realization of a specific design vision.
This close cooperation also involved the builder, Artesian Pools, whom Mr. Troy had recommended and who helped develop the project after the initial design phase. The project’s success, in the end, grew from an exemplary collaboration between Mr. Troy as the chief designer, the builder, and us as the clients. Mr. Troy’s selection of plantings complemented the stone and stucco features and limestone pavers beautifully and created privacy, resulting in an oasis for recreation and reflection.
We are grateful to Mr. Troy for his vision and expertise and recommend him with enthusiasm.
From Richard Fessler:
Carolyn and I thank you so much for all the personal creativity you expressed in our landscape project during our major home remodel. It is humbling for us to walk through such a beautiful environment that invites one to stay as long as possible. With all the travel we do we are always so glad to come back home. As beautiful as our yards are they still provide a glorious magnet for our nine grandchildren.
From John and Marsha Shields:
John Troy took a complicated, crowded area and transformed it into a serene, lush, quiet backyard. It is a place to escape the noisy, fast-paced pressures of the day and enjoy the serenity of beautiful plants and thoughtful landscaping. What is equally important is the unseen drainage design that John meticulously and artfully planned. John was an integral part of our house planning team, and he took extraordinary steps to protect heritage trees during the construction process. He created a landscape plan that looked established and mature from day one, and has continued to be low maintenance and durable for several years. We enjoyed working with John, and we continue to enjoy the fruits of the work that John did for us.
From Lisa Sechler:
John Troy was the landscape architect for my yard 5 years ago. Still to this day, it takes my breath away. His talent is seen in every detail of our yard. My family enjoys the cabana, pool, patio, outdoor kitchen and all the beautiful greenery all year long. His unmatched vision has been a gift to us.
From Greg Wright:
Another equally important part of the team was John Troy, landscape architect. John’s contributions go above and beyond landscaping. John’s incredible taste and attention to detail was a major contribution to our projects, specifically elevations, transitions, pool design, etc…
From Lukin Gilliland, Jr.:
I never thought my old yard could look so good!!! Despite the triple digit heat, your fine, creative landscaping designs are destined to keep me outside where I can fully admire and appreciate them. Your eye for detail, evolving sense of perfection and desire to keep me involved have produced a constant smile every time I step outside. Thanks!
From Marty and Kaycie Loeber:
We are really thrilled with results!! John worked carefully with us to bring out the best vision for our pool and landscaping, turning a desolate yard into an inviting space. It made it almost a joy being quarantined!!