The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has selected Outdoor Illumination, Inc. to design the outdoor lighting for its green roof in downtown Washington, D.C.
“Outdoor Illumination was selected to help create an enjoyable environment for nighttime use of our green roof," says Nancy Somerville, executive vice president and CEO of ASLA. "As an ASLA member and a leader in the landscape lighting field, Outdoor Illumination has been generous in sharing their experience and technical expertise with our design and construction team.”
"We were thrilled to have played a role in the green roof at ASLA," adds Mark Oxley, president of Outdoor Illumination, Inc. "Our design was intended to create an 'outdoor room' at night, employing indirect lighting via efficient halogen lamps. Aimed at creating comfort and safety for associates and guests, the perimeters were to be defined and the initial walk out was gently illuminated.”
The ASLA green roof demonstrates the environmental and aesthetic value of green roofs; encouraging more widespread use of green roofs locally and nationally; and showcasing the value landscape architects bring to this type of project. The project was officially dedicated on April 22, 2006 and is open for public tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays by calling 202/898-2444.