John Iffrig, PLA, ASLA is a forward-thinking and detail-oriented landscape architect with 19 years of experience designing and delivering sustainable, accessible outdoor environments. His work is rooted in a deep commitment to enhancing quality of life—particularly for healthcare facilities—through landscapes that are both functional and visually engaging.
John excels in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive master plans that foster social interaction, prioritize accessibility, and support environmental stewardship. His expertise spans site analysis, project management, and community engagement, with a strong focus on thoughtful, human-centered design.
His portfolio includes campus master planning, site layout, grading, hardscape, irrigation, and planting design. John has contributed to projects across all of Lawrence Group’s markets, including senior living, healthcare, community, higher education, workplace, hospitality, and retail.
Courses
Designing for Resilience: Strategies to Mitigate Risk in Hurricane-Prone Climates
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 2-3pm ET
As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of hurricanes, healthcare facilities in coastal regions face growing pressure to remain operational during extreme weather events. This webinar explores the design and planning of a forward-thinking New Medical Campus (Health First Cape Canaveral Replacement Hospital, built to endure Category 4 hurricanes while delivering uninterrupted care.
Through the lens of this facility, architects (The Lawrence Group) and healthcare professionals will examine how resilient design imperatives—such as elevated construction, hardened building envelopes and integrated emergency planning—are essential in safeguarding public health in vulnerable regions.
Key topics include:
- Responding to a Changing Climate: How evolving environmental conditions shaped the design strategy
- Designing for Continuity: Architectural and operational systems that ensure care delivery during and after hurricanes
- Collaborative Preparedness: Partnering with public health and emergency management agencies to develop robust response plans
- Site-Specific Risk Mitigation: Evaluating and addressing vulnerabilities unique to coastal Florida
This session offers actionable insights for professionals designing healthcare campuses in hurricane-prone areas, emphasizing the need for adaptive, sustainable, and resilient solutions.