Induction to the College of Fellows is the highest honour the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) bestows on its members. A jury of six Fellows, representing regions across Canada, selected the new Fellows based on extensive submissions documenting each candidate’s contributions to the profession. Since the inception of the CSLA’s College of Fellows in 1964, 280 members have been given the prestigious designation “FCSLA.”

The CSLA College of Fellows will welcome Brad Smith alongside 12 new members during the Investiture Ceremony to be held at the 2025 CSLA-OALA Congress in Ottawa on Saturday, June 7th, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the profession.

Read the CSLA’s announcement of the 2025 Class of Fellows at https://www.csla-aapc.ca/awards/2025-class-fellows

Category of Investiture:

Executed Works of Landscape Architecture

Brad Smith’s work spans scales, from large-scale planning to detailed site design, with a focus on creating performance-based landscapes that merge creative and strategic thinking. Throughout his career, Brad continues to bring fresh, forward-thinking energy to every project. His collaborative approach, grounded in a deep understanding of place and context, seeks to shape environments that are both memorable and meaningful. Brad’s designs strive to foster emotional connections and elevate everyday experiences, believing that good design can transform spaces into vibrant, livable places.

With experience across Canada, Brad has led projects from concept to implementation, working with municipal, provincial, and federal governments, conservation authorities, non-profits, colleges and universities, allied professionals, and private industry. He is known for his ability to integrate diverse perspectives and disciplines, ensuring that each project resonates with the community it serves.

A passionate advocate for the profession, Brad is dedicated to mentorship and education. As a sessional instructor at the University of Guelph, he teaches various BLA1 and BLA4 design classes, encouraging students to explore urban design, graphic communication, and master planning. He emphasizes an integrative design process that considers ecological, technological, socio-economic, human, and aesthetic factors in land development. Brad has also served as a mentor for emerging landscape architects and designers, participating in thesis committees, urban design review panels, public art juries, and engaging as a guest lecturer.  Brad remains committed to advancing the field of landscape architecture through both practice and education.