Meet Our Team

Kristin Faasse is a Licensed Landscape Architect (LLA) in the state of Michigan and a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP). She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture in 2009. Kristin and her husband, Jonathan, started Elements Studio in 2011 with Kristin joining the team full-time in the spring of 2016. In 2026, she acquired ownership control of the firm, reflecting her strong leadership and vision for the company’s future. With this transition, Elements Studio became a woman-owned business.

Kristin thrives in the conceptual stage of design. She enjoys piecing together the puzzle of a clients’ program elements and site goals. Her aim is always the same: create spaces that function beautifully for everyday life and feel visually compelling. She also excels at communicating design ideas. Whether developing a Photoshop rendering or building a SketchUp model, Kristin produces presentation graphics that clearly tell the design story.

Kristin loves to laugh and keeps the atmosphere light in the office. Her positive attitude is contagious. She finds ways to make even the most mundane tasks enjoyable for herself and the rest of the team. Above all, Kristin seeks to serve God in both her professional and personal life.

Jonathan is a Licensed Landscape Architect (LLA) in the state of Michigan and a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP). He graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture in 2006. After graduation, he worked in Wheaton, IL providing landscape architecture and land planning services for a variety of clients in the greater Chicago area. In 2011 Jonathan and his wife, Kristin, started Elements Studio, Inc. in the Lansing area.

There are few things in life that give Jonathan as much joy and excitement as designing landscapes. He believes that landscapes contribute socially, environmentally, and economically to the value of our daily lives. Jonathan is continually inspired by the opportunity to add these benefits to his client’s outdoor spaces.

Jonathan enjoys being outside whenever possible. From exploring botanical gardens to hiking in the wilderness, he is always carefully examining his surroundings. Jonathan looks for ways to allow his findings to inspire designs. Plants are particularly fascinating to Jonathan. Their forms, colors, and textures are dynamic – constantly changing the look and feel of the outdoor environment.

As a Christian, Jonathan is committed to serving God through serving his clients, treating them as he would like to be treated.