SARAH HASAN


BLA | Landscpe Designer | Freelancer



PROFILE

Sarah Hasan is a fifth-year Landscape Architecture undergraduate student from Penn State University, passionate about sustainable and community-driven design. She brings a strong skill set in Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, and hand illustration, along with a LEED Green Associate certification. Sarah has professional Landscape Architecture experience from her internship at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services where she developed multiple innovative design concepts for public spaces.

Outside of Landscape Design, Sarah is an avid artist, cook, and consumer of video games. She often blends her interests with her work. At Sarah’s very core, she enjoys challenging herself whether it comes to her hobbies and interests or her work in landscape architecture. She believes it is essential to always be curious in one’s life and career.  Sarah is currently interested in freelance work relating to CAD drafting, 3D modeling, and landscape illustation. 


CONTACT

sarah.hasan@alumni.psu.edu
 713.419.670
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PROFESSIONAL BIODATA




EducationPennsylvania State University
Bachelors of Landscape Architecture (BLA)
2021-2025

National Association of Minority Landscape Architects, National Organization of Minority Architects, Landscape Architecture Student Society, Dean’s List Spring 2024, Akademie für internationale Bildung Study Abroad Program in Bonn, Germany, 3.2/4.0 GPA



Employment Landscape Design Studio
Freelance AutoCAD Drafting Assistant
September 2025 - Present

Provided CAD drafting support for residential landscape projects. Created planting plans and construction drawings. 

Langan Engineering and Enviornmental Services
Landscape Architecture + Planning Intern/Co-op
June 2025 - Decemebr 2025

• Developed multiple innovative design concepts for public spaces and planted environments, with a focus on functionality, aesthetics, and community impact.
• Produced high-quality 2D and 3D renderings to communicate design intent across a range of projects.
• Contributed to community-centered design initiatives, integrating stakeholder feedback into the design process.
• Reviewed and revised various construction documents to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with project specifications.

Self-Employed
Freelance Artist
August 2020 - Present

• Sold hand made paintings, commissioned, originals, and prints.
• Created social media content on Instagram for advertising.
• Created acrylic and watercolor paintings in a variety of sizes.  




Awards
Kenneth and Milton Berg Memorial Scholarship 
Penn state univeristy
April 2025

Deans List
Penn state univeristy
June 2024

The Kenneth A. Schnorr Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship- 
Penn state univeristy
June 2024

Department Excellence Award
Penn state univeristy
May 2024

Veronica Burns Lucas Travel Award
Penn state univeristy
March 2024



Skills
 • Adobe Suite
• AutoCAD
• ArcGIS Pro
• Rhino
• TwinMotion
• Lumion
• AGI33
• Sketchup
• Microsoft Office
• Google Earth
• AI Image Generation
• Procreate
• Laser Cutting
• Hand drawing/Illustration
• Mix Media Artwork
• Painting




Accolades
 OSHA 10-Hour
OSHA Safety Training Institute
Credential ID 34-006507412
July 2025

Sustainability: Strategies and Opportunities For Industry
MIT Professional Education
Credential ID 117264694 
October 2024 2025

LEED Green Associate
Green Business Certification INC.
Credential ID 64666c606f908
March 2024

AutoCAD Draftsman Introduction & Intermediate
Lonestar college system
July 2021








Volunteer and Shadow Work Gardening Volunteer - April 2025
Akademie für internationale Bildung - Enviornment
• Participated with a team of international students to beautify the garden area of a nursing home.
• Spread new mulch, cleaned up weeds, and cleaned over grown areas to increase accessibility for elderly patients.

Planting Volunteer - October 2023
Penn State office of physical Plant - Enviornment
• Replanted native plants on Penn State’s campus by volunteering with Derek Kalp, PLA and beautified the area with new plantings.

Conference Volunteer - October 2022
ASLA Northern CA Chapter - Education
• Volunteered for Drone Aided Design

Job Shadowing - June 2022
KW Landscape architects - job shadowing
•  Observed Production, Design, and Site Inventory.
• Inquired about projects and current tasks
• Compared professional and academic experiences



Organizations
 Associate ASLA
Member
2025

Penn State Alumni Association
Member
2024
      








Last Updated 10.4.25

WORK SAMPLE






Various Internship Projects

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Philadelphia, PA
Rhino, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite, Hand Drawing, AGI 33, Lumion 
Duration: Three Months

Seeing desig come to fruition.



Am Marthosof: The Time in Between
 AIB Study Abroad Studio
Bonn, Germany
Rhino, Photoshop, Hand Drawing, Procreate
Duration: Four Months

How can we repurpose underutilized space with unique cultural background and address local climate goals?

Social sustainablity through design.



Recent Artwork
Hand Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Watercolor, Dip Pen
Duration: Varies

Painting life and spaces that have something to say.



Braddock’s Mini City
Design Studio V: Community Design
Braddock, PA
Hand Drawing, Adobe Suite, Mid journey
Duration: Four Months

How do we create a space for every demographic in Braddock? How can we give the whole family something to be a part of?

The balance of grown-up work with childhood play.



A 10-Minute Walk in the Spring Creek WatershedDesign Studio IV: Systems Studio
Spring Creek Watershed, PA
Hand Drawing , Photoshop, InDesign, Rhino, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Excel
Duration: Four Months

Is efficient living possible in the Spring Creek Watershed? Can we still preserve fertile farmland while creating a unique and sustainable neighborhood in State Collage?

Live, travel, and work all in ten minutes.