Brian Burke, P.E.
Civil Engineer

Brian graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from University of Houston during 1972. After a year of commercial fishing in California, Brian studied water resources engineering at Colorado State University until 1975. A licensed civil engineer since 1982, Brian’s engineering and construction background includes:

  • Storm Water Control
    • Runoff analysis & floodplain mapping
    • Design & construction of storm water control systems
  • Water Supply Systems
    • Potable supply & distribution plans
    • Irrigation system analysis & plans
  • Individual Wastewater Treatment & Disposal System Plans
  • Grading & Erosion Control Plans
  • Agri-hood and Green Site Designs
  • Preparation of civil works construction plans, project bidding, and construction inspection.

With a grounded understanding of permaculture principles, Brian brings integrated systems thinking to every design project. He is a licensed Civil Engineer in Hawaii (PE-14900) and Texas.

Meet Our Team

Zach Mermel, Ola Design Group, Landscape architect Hawaii

Zach Mermel, B.S., M.A.

Founder, Design Director

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Brad Kurokawa, ASLA

Registered Landscape Architect

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Blake Watson

Blake Watson

Senior Field Projects Specialist

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Allen Isoshima

Allen Isoshima

Field Project Specialist

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Jana Bogs, Ph.D.

Soil Scientist, Horticulturist, & Nutritionist

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Jason Fox

Founder, Vetiver Farms Hawaiʻi, Landscape Contractor (License C-33895)

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EcoSolutions

Civil/Environmental Engineer (License PE-12843)

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Keni Holani

Owner/Contractor, Holani Masonry (License CT-18951)

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