Mark Carlson is the owner-operator of Avalon Lighting Design—the oldest, standalone, Landscape Lighting business in the Sacramento, CA region. Mark is considered an industry leader, expert, and innovator in Design for this specialty discipline. His innovation comes from the development and practice of ‘Affective Lighting Design.’ He is a lighting designer, author, educator, contractor, and visionary. Mark has been the only proactive educator to advance Landscape Lighting Design, including the practices associated with it beyond what Janet L. Moyer has done for this profession.
Frank B. Nightingale (1885-1965) is recognized as the “father of garden lighting.” He created and established this discipline and art form, as we know it today—Landscape Lighting. His passion and key, foundational principles have set a high-bar standard for those practicing this discipline. There is so much to gain from his vast experience and efforts, and this is why I have developed a website to preserve his history. This effort was done with my collaborator and fellow historian, Mike Gambino of Gambino Landscape Lighting. Together, we continue to preserve Nightingale’s history. Please visit: https://frankbnightingale.com
