Tom & Dean

get to know us a little

Hey, I’m Tom

T. Young

I love plants, soil, water, and humans interacting with it all.

For over a decade, I’ve been exploring plant ecology and biology, landscape architecture, creative placemaking, and environmental storytelling. From studying with the Center for Urban Restoration Ecology, to teaching design courses at Rutgers’ LA school, to cramming for plant exams with Dean, to directing site-specific theater, I’ve always worked at the intersection of humans, their culture, the land, and its limited resources.

Education, Certifications, and Awards
Master of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Biological Sciences
SITES Accredited Professional
Olmsted Scholar
Two NJASLA Merit Awards

Ask me about…
SITES-inspired landscapes
My NJ native plant tattoo
Wonderland at Rutgers Gardens

and I’m Dean

Janulis

Spaces, ecology, design, and
art are my obsessions.

My landscape design experience spans estates in the Hamptons, terraces in New York City, Connecticut country homes, and Los Angeles’s sunny glamour. From grand master plans to minute details, I find my joy in the creative process. My passion for blending human-centric design with natural systems ignited in school, where I met Tom while working on a county-scale Master Plan. Our shared love for ecology, design, and cheeky banter quickly forged a strong kinship.

Education, Certifications, and Awards
Licensed Landscape Architect
Master of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Audubon H.E.L.P.: Habitat and Ecosystems Land Pro
Commercial Drone Piloting License

Ask me about…
Wildlife in the landscape
Designing with Technology
Residential Scale Landscape Design

Rooted in Expertise,
Growing with Purpose

At Design Ecosystems, we combine professional expertise with a passion for sustainability to create lasting, impactful landscapes. Our team holds the following credentials—