Chris joined Schmidt Design Group, Inc. after receiving a BA from UC Santa Barbara and a Masters of Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona.  A California native, Chris’s passion for landscape architecture grew from his affinity for the outdoors and appreciation for how the built environment contributes to the aesthetic, environmental, and socio-economic experience of our daily lives.  He enjoys the complexity and variety within the profession of landscape architecture, and embraces the process of addressing multifaceted issues to craft solutions for community enrichment.