Outdoor Lighting in Maryland / Virginia / DC

Outdoor Illumination provides differentiated, high-end outdoor lighting to residential and commercial properties in the Maryland / Virginia / DC area, including some of the most prestigious properties on the east coast.

With custom-designed lighting, we add more living space, security, and value.

Be Inspired. Be Creative.

Our primary focus is to create solutions for the toughest lighting challenges, and deliver on our promise to help our clients be creative. We continually inspire one another with innovative thinking and inspire our clients with a collaborative, hands-on approach that delivers real results.

MATT TAYLOR

Matt Taylor has 14+ years of design/project management in outdoor lighting. Matt has close to 1500 successful projects, and many award-winning projects. This includes winning LCA and ASLA/ Regional and National Awards every year for 12 years running.

Matt has been leading lighting sales at OI for over 12 years and specializes in creative design and project engineering. Matt has played semi-pro soccer since 1997.

Matt is someone you want to work with. He works with the areas leading architects, landscape architects, artists, landscape designers, and custom builders.

Matt Taylor
Executive Design Consultant
Office: 301.907.4999 ext. 104
Cell: 202.365.4648
MattT@outdoorillumination.com

BARBARA KULP

Designing (and overseeing the installation of) landscape lighting at Outdoor Illumination since 2005. Degrees in landscape design, engineering and business.

Interest in sustainability and a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional – LEED AP BD + C

Enjoys the intersection of art and nature in built design. Most unusual recent lighting project was a troll under a bridge!

Barbara E. Kulp, MPSLD, LEED AP BD + C
Senior Design Consultant, Outdoor Illumination
Office: 301.907-4999 ext. 102
Cell: 202.365.6129
barbarak@outdoorillumination.com

BILL WINSTON

Bill Winston is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture and Landscape Design. Having worked in several parts of the country and within multiple disciplines revolving around Architectural Lighting, Bill brings his vast 25 years of experience to Outdoor Illumination. Seeking out both training and instructional opportunities, he is continually educating himself and others on the newest of technologies and design ideas. Bill is able to push the envelope with new design concepts and successfully apply the latest technologies with tried and true practices to achieve sustainable and practical lighting systems to last a lifetime.

Bill Winston
Senior Lighting & Design Engineer
Cell: 202.365.4643
billw@outdoorillumination.com

DEREK THOMAS

Along with 12 years of electrical experience, Derek Thomas has a landscape contracting degree with Design/Build option from Penn State University. Being a perfect fit for Outdoor Illumination, Derek has worked on numerous historical properties and award-winning projects.

Knowing the technical side of lighting and having an eye for design, Derek has designed projects for landscape architects, contractors, commercial complexes, institutes and homeowners.

He uses lighting to create an aesthetic scene for each unique property while disguising functional lighting for a safer atmosphere.

Derek Thomas
Senior Design Consultant
Cell: 202.487.1813
Email: Derekt@outdoorillumination.com

PETE STRAIN

Over 18 years of experience in landscape lighting creating practical and beautiful green spaces from residential roof decks to large commercial structures.

Involved in all aspects 12 Volt and 120 Volt design, installation and service.

Worked with manufactures in design and product testing of fixtures.

Energy audits commercial and residential.

Preformed and over saw Pepco’s energy incentive programs for commercial an institution energy savings program. Perhaps most importantly – loves lighting.

Pete Strain
Cell: 202.520.5442
petes@outdoorillumination.com

RICHARD SCHOENBECK

Richard previously worked in the landscape industry. He perfected his skills in designing, installing, and servicing landscape lighting in the residential and commercial field.

His responsibilities included 15+ years management, lighting, irrigation, drainage, gutter protection, holiday décor and customer service.

He has numerous published articles on various lighting techniques.

Responsibilities included scheduling, customer service, enhancement sales, system troubleshooting, training, special ordering, safety training

Richard D. Schoenbeck
Service Manager
Cell: 202.807.8749
richards@outdoorillumination.com

“Your team did a great job installing irrigation and lighting for a complicated project of mine in Bethesda. Matt Cooper responded quickly and helpfully each time I called — even meeting me on site during a storm to look at erosion issues and sending back technicians several times to make adjustments as we completed the landscaping work. My clients are very happy with the project, and I look forward to working with your firm again.”

Lynley Ogilvie / Landscape Designer

"I have used your firm previously on two jobs and I continue to be impressed with the workmanship and customer relationships that your firm performs on the job. They both were very pleased with you. I push your name out there every job I have. In the Vendors Binder that I give to my customers, your name is the only one that I have for Outdoor Lighting and Maintenance."

John duFief / General Contractor, John L. DuFief, Inc.

"I'm very happy with your company, Mark. Derek and Matt are working on a couple of new projects for me and are, as always, smart, responsive, easy to work with, and quick to get back to me with pricing. They are terrific about ongoing service with our 'older' customers, as well."

Cathy Carr, APLD, CPH / Principal, Greenheart Garden Designs

"I wanted to take a quick moment to applaud one of your designers for a job well done. Zac Karr came out for an initial appointment to view our fairly compact but loved Capitol Hill townhouse back in late September. He returned with a "test lighting scheme" week or so after and after some agreed upon twerks, ordered and installed a simple yet smart and handsome lighting plan that highlights our circa 1880 facade. Huzzahs to Zac on his talents as a designer, listener and congratulations on his salesmanship. Zac has our thanks and we hope you’ll give him the internal recognition he’s owed."

Andrew Glasow / Residential Customer