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16 Masters of Landscape Lighting DAYLOOM NORTHERN VIRGINIA Dayloom is led by principal lighting designer Patrick Harders, L.C. and a design team committed to the highest level of landscape lighting design. Patrick ranks among the very few Lighting Certified professionals who specialize exclusively in landscape lighting and he has also served on the Board of Directors of the International Landscape Lighting Institute (iLLi). His leadership reflects a deep respect for craft, education, and the long-term responsibility that comes with shaping environments after dark. The firm has earned three international LIT Lighting Design Awards and eight North American awards from the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP). These recognitions reflect a consistent design philosophy rather than a pursuit of accolades. Every project begins with understanding how people move through a space, where they gather, and how light can quietly support those moments without distraction or excess. Dayloom approaches lighting as both a technical discipline and an emotional one. Light defines form, creates hierarchy, and establishes atmosphere, but it also influences how people feel within a space. Thoughtful restraint plays a critical role in this process. Darkness remains as crucial as illumination, allowing the landscape, architecture, and experience to feel natural and balanced. This commitment to performance and longevity led Dayloom to create its own product line. By controlling materials, optics, and construction, the firm ensures that each luminaire supports the design intent and endures for years to come. At its core, Dayloom focuses on "Designing Togetherness." Through intentional design, technical recision, and environmental responsibility, the firm continues to shape meaningful nighttime experiences that invite people to stay, gather, and connect. Celebrating 27 years of lighting design throughout Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina, Dayloom continues to shape how properties are experienced after dark. The Dayloom design team brings 90 years of combined experience and has transformed thousands of properties through thoughtful, intentional lighting. ABOVE: This residential landscape in McLean, Virginia, was designed by principal lighting designer Patrick Harders, L.C. Layered illumination highlights architectural form, natural textures, and spatial depth while maintaining a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Photography by David Battle