Biography

MICHAEL D. FRANKLIN, ASLA

Associate



Mike began his career with Grissim Metz Andriese in 1997. Over the past 11 years, he has developed from an entry level CAD draftsman to a registered Landscape Architect and an Associate of the firm.

Mike has excelled in the design and mangement of highly technical and award-winning landscape design projects. Those projects include Huron Valley Sinai Hospital Courtyard in Commerce Township, Michigan; The Debra Saber-Salisbury Memorial Garden and Pediatric Garden, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan; Mall at Millenia, Orlando, Florida and the Richard J. Lacks, Sr. Cancer Center, St. Mary’s Mercy Medical Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Mike is active in professional organizations and volunteers his time and talents to the community through his involvement with charitable organizations and his local church.


Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Purdue University - 1995


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ ACCOMPLISHMENTS

American Society of Landscape Architects

Michigan Chapter
American Society of Landscape Architects

Chapter Member National Trust for Historic
Preservation - 1994-95

Chapter Member Nature Conservancy - 1996-98

Chapter Member Indiana Urban Forestry
Council - 1994

Sigma Lambda Alpha
Landscape Architecture Honor Society - 1994-95

Recipient of the HOK Robert J. Baer Memorial
Design Competition Award | 1996

Recipient of the 20th Annual National Stone Association / ASLA Student Competition in Landscape Architecture for Aggregate Operation - 1995