This exclusive AD PRO LIVE event, titled "The Outdoor Design Trend Report 2026," brings together prominent landscape architects and outdoor designers to explore the evolving landscape of exterior spaces. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET, the conversation will highlight innovative approaches to crafting restorative outdoor environments. Attendees will gain insights into current client demands, ranging from luxurious, resort-inspired backyards to clever designs for smaller areas. Additionally, renowned architectural lighting specialist Nathan Orsman will share crucial advice on rectifying common outdoor lighting design errors, offering valuable perspectives for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
The event features an esteemed panel of experts, each bringing their unique vision and expertise to the discussion. Brook Klausing, founder and creative director of Brook Landscape, a Brooklyn-based design-build studio, is celebrated for his ability to merge classic materials with modern aesthetics to produce tranquil, site-specific outdoor areas. His firm is recognized for its restorative design philosophy.
Kathryn Herman, founding principal of Kathryn Herman Design, contributes her extensive experience in creating elegant and poetic outdoor settings. Her New Canaan, Connecticut-based landscape architecture studio is particularly known for drawing inspiration from classical British and European landscape traditions, infusing a timeless quality into her projects.
Gray Davis, co-founder and co-design principal of Meyer Davis, an internationally acclaimed architecture and interior design firm, rounds out the panel. His firm is celebrated for its work on luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, including prestigious names like Four Seasons and Rosewood. Davis's approach emphasizes a balance between contemporary sophistication and a strong sense of place and warmth, ensuring each project resonates with its unique surroundings.
Adding a specialized dimension to the discussion is Nathan Orsman, founder and principal of Orsman Design. His architectural lighting studio is recognized for developing atmospheric and highly customized lighting plans for high-end residences, hospitality venues, and cultural projects. Orsman's expertise lies in his subtle approach to illumination and his collaborative spirit with leading architects and interior designers, crafting lighting environments that enhance material textures, overall mood, and the inhabitants' experience of a space.
The "Outdoor Design Trend Report 2026" serves as a forward-looking forum, providing a comprehensive overview of the shifts and innovations shaping outdoor design. It promises to deliver actionable insights and inspiration from the forefront of landscape architecture and lighting design, guiding participants toward creating more functional, beautiful, and inviting exterior spaces for the coming years.