Jason Kost
Assistant Professor of Practice | Landscape Architecture
Faculty
Landscape Architecture, Disaster Resilience and Emergency Management
- jason.kost@ndsu.edu
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Office: Klai Hall 322
Jason Kost is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Landscape Architecture Program at the School of Design, Architecture + Art. He earned his degrees from North Dakota State University and the University of Colorado, holding both a Master of Landscape Architecture and a Master of Urban Design. Jason is a Registered Landscape Architect in North Dakota. Since 2010, he has focused his academic teaching interests on urban design, site planning, and construction practices. Additionally, he possesses advanced knowledge and teaching experience in graphic design and communication, serving as the lead instructor for the program’s digital technology courses. In his free time, Jason enjoys biking, playing board games, and spending time with his wife, Tammy, and their twin sons, Anders and Brennan.
Courses Taught
LA 231 | Digital Media + Methods Technology
LA 332 | Digital Drawing + Representation Technology
LA 471 | Site Elements + Composition Studio
LA 772 | Landscape Architecture Graduate Thesis Design Studio
Previous Work
Assistant Professor of Practice | North Dakota State University | 2020-Present
Lecturer | North Dakota State University | 2012-2020
Adjunct Instructor | North Dakota State University | 2010-2011
Landscape Designer + Planner | Norris Design, Inc. | 2007
Landscape Designer + Planner | Cityscape Urban Design, Inc. | 2002-2006
Professional Associations
Registered Landscape Architect | State of North Dakota | 2016-Present
Education
- University of Colorado Denver | Master of Landscape Architecture | 2008 | Master of Urban Design | 2008
- North Dakota State University | Bachelor of Landscape Architecture | 2002 Bachelor of Science: Environmental Design | 2002