Land+ was founded by Karen Steenhoudt, a licensed Landscape Architect whose work is deeply rooted in a lifelong connection to the natural world. Her passion for landscape began in the wide, open spaces of the American Southwest, where, in her early twenties, she explored the rugged beauty of New Mexico’s deserts and mountains. That early immersion in nature evolved into a family tradition—traveling to remote national parks, hiking glaciers, deserts, and alpine trails. These formative experiences sparked a commitment to thoughtful, sustainable design and nature conservation.

Karen brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her work, holding M.S. degrees in Landscape Architecture (Temple University), Environmental Engineering (University of New Mexico), and Bioscience-engineering (KU Leuven, Belgium). She formerly taught landscape design in the Barnes Horticulture Certificate Program at Saint Joseph’s University and serves on the board of the Delaware Botanic Gardens.

Land+ reflects Karen’s belief that landscapes are more than spaces—they are living systems, cultural touchstones, and vital habitats. Every project is an opportunity to reconnect people with nature through design that is resilient, ecologically grounded, and inspired by place.