Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscape Architecture Firm in New Orleans
Evans + Lighter Landscape Architecture was founded in 2013 with a mission to create meaningful, ecologically driven environments that enhance community well-being. Our practice combines advanced sustainability principles with historical and cultural sensitivity to deliver innovative landscape solutions. Specializing in green infrastructure and stormwater management, we integrate ecological systems into urban and natural landscapes. Our interdisciplinary team brings technical expertise and artistic vision to projects across the Gulf South, including institutional, residential, and civic spaces. With LEED-certified professionals and award-winning experience, we prioritize resilience, aesthetics, and functionality in every design. Our work has been recognized in publications like Dwell Magazine and Landscape Architecture Magazine, and we have received accolades such as the AIA New Orleans Honor Award.Utilizing cutting-edge tools like Vectorworks and BIM software, we ensure precision in construction documentation and systems integration. We collaborate closely with clients to address complex challenges while maintaining cost-effectiveness and environmental stewardship. Our portfolio spans public parks, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and sustainable residential developments. Committed to advancing ecological design, we also contribute to community initiatives and urban farming projects, reflecting our dedication to social and environmental responsibility.
Services
Landscape Architecture
Ecological Systems Design
Stormwater Management
LEED Consulting
Master Planning
Urban Design
Ecological Restoration
Permaculture Design
Construction Administration
Resilience Planning
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We specialize in ecological systems design with LEED-certified professionals.
- Our team has won multiple awards for innovative landscape architecture.
- We integrate advanced technology for precise construction documentation.
- Our interdisciplinary approach combines art and environmental science.
- We focus on cost-effective, resilient solutions for Gulf South ecosystems.
Services
Landscape Architecture
Evans + Lighter provides tailored landscape architecture solutions that blend ecological function with aesthetic value. Our designs prioritize sustainability, integrating green infrastructure to address site-specific challenges. We serve institutional, residential, and civic clients seeking innovative outdoor environments.
Stormwater Management
Our stormwater management expertise creates systems that mitigate flooding while enhancing landscapes. We design green infrastructure like rain gardens and permeable pavements to improve water quality and support biodiversity in urban areas.
Ecological Restoration
We restore degraded ecosystems through native plantings and habitat creation. Our projects revive natural processes, improve resilience against climate impacts, and provide educational opportunities for communities in the Gulf South region.
LEED Consulting
Our LEED-certified professionals guide projects through sustainable design and certification processes. We implement energy-efficient strategies, material selection, and water conservation systems to meet rigorous environmental standards for buildings and landscapes.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans balancing development needs with ecological preservation. Our approach considers long-term functionality, community engagement, and adaptive reuse of spaces across urban and rural environments.
People
Joseph Evans
Principal, LEED AP
Joseph Evans specializes in ecological systems design with expertise in sustainable development and regenerative landscapes. A LEED AP BD+C and Certified Permaculturalist, he contributes technical and artistic insights to projects while leading community initiatives and urban farming programs.
Barney Lighter
Principal Landscape Architect
Barney Lighter brings 25 years of experience in landscape architecture, focusing on creative design integration and stormwater systems. His work spans award-winning public parks, memorials, and educational facilities across Louisiana and Texas.
Questions
What areas does Evans + Lighter serve?
We primarily work in the Gulf South region, including Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, with select projects in Washington DC and international locations.
What makes your firm unique?
Our interdisciplinary approach combines ecological expertise with artistic vision, focusing on sustainable systems integration and community-centered design solutions.
Do you handle both public and private projects?
Yes, we work with governmental, commercial, institutional, and residential clients to deliver tailored landscape architecture solutions.
What software tools do you use?
We utilize Vectorworks, AutoCAD, and BIM software for precise construction documentation and coordinated design deliverables.
Are your team members certified professionals?
Yes, our principals hold LEED AP certifications and have received industry recognition for design excellence and sustainability leadership.
