Architectural Outdoor Lighting Solutions

Architectural 

Outdoor 

Lighting 

Solutions 

A R C H I T E C T U R A L A R E A L I G H T I N G 

ARCHITECTURAL AREA LIGHTING 1

ENERGY EFFICIENCY 

The light sources employed 

in AAL’s fixtures are the most 

efficient sources commercially 

available today, including energy 

efficient LED, induction, metal 

halide and compact fluorescent. 

Its horizontal reflector models are 

designed to direct illumination 

to the ground with no stray light. 

The result is more light with less 

energy consumption. 

LIGHT POLLUTION 

AAL’s fixtures offers a full cutoff 

configuration which means there 

is no light emitted above 90 

degrees horizontal. 

LONGEVITY 

AAL manufactures its products 

to have a life span as long as 

the buildings and spaces they 

illuminate. The primary material 

used for all our products is 

aluminum to resist corrosion 

and the need for maintenance. 

Aluminum will not need the 

periodic refinishing required of 

steel products that will eventually 

rust and corrode. All our internal 

parts and fasteners are made 

of aluminum or stainless steel. 

Lamp enclosures are kept dust 

free and dry to prevent light 

degradation and maintain a high 

level of energy efficiency. 

SUSTAINABILITY 

AAL develops our products 

with recycling and resource 

management in mind. We 

recycle all incoming packaging 

materials. Our state of the art 

finishing system uses eco friendly 

cleansing and preparation 

chemicals that are harmless 

enough to send to the drain 

without further processing. 

Finally, AAL makes all products, 

with renewable materials such as 

aluminum and stainless steel. 

architectural 

solutions 

AAL’s product series are scaled in multiple sizes and 

employ different materials to expand the specifier’s 

choice in complementing architectural details and site 

design themes. Lighting applications include mixed-use 

retail, commercial, educational, healthcare, residential 

developments, municipal and downtown renovations. 

PATENTS PENDING 

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MADE IN 

USA 

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AAL is a registered continuing education provider. 

ARCHITECTURAL OUTDOOR LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

Table of Contents 

Period 4 

Contemporary 5 

Applications 6 

Floodlights 8 

Steplights 8 

Wall Sconces 9 


Bollard 12 

Poles & Arms 13 


Additional Luminaires 15 

Designer SSL Series Special Insert 

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Sustainability 

with 

Style 

ARCHITECTURAL AREA LIGHTING, 

founded in 1966, is a leading provider of architectural outdoor luminaires 

designed and manufactured to meet the elegant aesthetic and superior 

performance needs of its audiences. AAL offers a broad range of products 

including period and contemporary area lighting, floodlights, steplights, wall 


sconces, bollards, decorative poles and arms. 

with 

Style 

ARCHITECTURAL AREA LIGHTING 


Period 

Parkway Square , part of AAL’s Designer SSL Series, is a masterpiece of advanced design and 

innovation, capturing all the best of AAL. Featuring distinctive design elements and our newest 

technology, Parkway Square is available in two luminaire sizes for pole or wall mounting, and along with 

a matching bollard, provides an all new, whole-site package of luminaires. 

PATENT PENDING 

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The Arts & Crafts ® family of fixtures reflect the style and warmth of the Craftsman era. These 

fixtures are available in two sizes for post, wall or pendant mounting, as well as a matching 

bollard. The Arts & Crafts refractor system includes a symmetric and an 

asymmetric pattern to help control glare, while a wide variety of shade 

materials and finishes provide customization. 

Providence ® , part of AAL’s Designer SSL Series 

are transitional style fixtures that combine modern 

lighting performance with aesthetics in a traditional 

form. Optical systems include vertical and horizontal 

reflectors, as well as an indirect version for even, 

glare-free illumination. LED upgrade kits are available for 

existing PROV/PROL HID installations. 

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Promenade, part of AAL’s Designer SSL Series, are 

versatile period style luminaires that offer elegant styling 

with state-of-the-art optical systems. Available in a wide 

variety of styles and configurations to complement any 

historic architectural design. LED upgrade kits are available 

for existing PRMN/PRMS/PRMD HID installations. 

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Towne Commons ® family of fixtures are available in a wide 

range of sizes and configurations. The precision reflector 

system minimizes light pollution while providing a superior 

lighting system for illuminating streets and pedestrian areas. 

Federal Globe is available in two sizes and features high 

performing, ContraCline ® precision optics while maintaining the 

timeless look of a traditional acorn form. 

Civic Lantern is a revitalized version of the classic Pericline that features Moldcast ® 

optics and incorporates improved optical solutions. Civic Lantern features an ornamental 

die-cast aluminum upper housing designed to allow tool-less access to the lamp 

compartment. 

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Contemporary 

Diretto ® features field rotatable optics 

and tool-less accessibility. The lamp 

and ballast modules’ unique design 

has no flat surfaces and is unified by 

stainless steel struts. 

Mitre’s classic geometric 

form complements any 

architectural style. Available 

in two sizes, plus a wall 

sconce and bollard. 

Flex, part of AAL’s Designer SSL Series, 

features AAL’s exclusive MicroEmitter 

technology. LED upgrade kits are available 

for existing FH HID installations. Multiple arm 

designs and mounting options, including single, 

twin, tri shape and quad, form a versatile 

“create it yourself” look. 

Largent, part of AAL’s 

Designer SSL Series, 

incorporates timeless styling 

with modern technology. LED 

upgrade kits are available for 

existing SLVT HID installations. 

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TM 

Universe Collection ® , part of AAL’s Designer SSL Series, features a unique modular 

design, which includes luminous element and hood design choices, making Universe one 

of the most versatile LED luminaires on the market. LED upgrade kits are available for 

existing UCM/UCL HID installations. 

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The Spectra family of outdoor site lighting comes in three 

sizes of luminaires for post or wall mounting, as well as a 

matching bollard. The Spectra series offers 

the freedom to specify size, finish 

and optics to complement any 

design scheme. Now featuring a 

full cutoff hood and lens shield. 

The Indirect series combines contemporary styling with soft, low brightness 

illumination. AAL’s Indirect is available with a fixed or adjustable head and with a 

round or square reflector. Post and wall mount options are available. Now available 

with highly efficient LEDs. 

Cubic Indirect, available in post top or wall mount, employs the most efficient light 

sources available, including long lasting LED’s. The wall mount version comes standard 

with a hidden MR16 lamp to provide code-required path-of-egress illumination. 

Teneo, a sleek contemporary light column provides even illumination and aids with 

way finding. Made of durable acrylic or polycarbonate lens, and available in 8' to 14' 

configurations or as a wall mount. 


Period – Providence ® 

Contemporary – Cubic Indirect TM 

Period – Parkway SquareTM 

Contemporary – Universe ® 

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Contemporary – Flex TM Period – Arts & Crafts ® 

Contemporary – LargentTM 7 


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Floodlights | Steplights 

FLOODLIGHTS 

Oculus ® is a highly versatile, controllable, precise lighting system available 

in three sizes. Oculus has a parabolic reflector system and co-axial lamp 

orientation to allow for control and efficiency. The small and very small (Nano) 

versions are available with energy-efficient and long life LED’s! 

Cypher ® 

features an innovative reflector/refractor optic that 

provides smooth, even illumination for wall washing, grazing or 

indirect lighting applications. Provides a smooth, even expanse of 

light without hot spots. 

Pivot ® 

uses energy efficient fluorescent lamps and 

electronic ballasts in a low-profile compact luminaire 

design. Suitable for wet locations. Used to 

wash a wall, highlight signage or indirectly 

illuminate a space, Pivot is available in 

four individual lengths, or can be 

used in continuous rows. 

STEPLIGHTS 

AAL’s Steplights 

collection brings you 

a full palette of designs 

with exceptional lighting 

performance. Choose from 

two shapes, two materials, two 

sizes, three fascia designs, and 

three mounting options to best 

suit your applications. AAL’s 

Steplights are now available 

with energy-efficient and 

long life LEDs! 

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Special LED Insert 

DESIGNER 

series 

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Parkway Square LED harmoniously combines the ultimate in style 

with technological sophistication. Parkway Square LED features unique 

appointments and design elements coupled with powerful LEDs making it 

ideal for any project. Available in Pedestrian (Medium) scale. Upgrade kits 

also available. 

PATENT PENDING 

Providence ® LED, the first truly elegant LED luminaire on the market today. Its distinctive 

styling and high performance sets it apart from all others. One look is all it takes to discern 

that Providence LED is the epitome of quality and beauty. Available in medium and large 

housing scales. Upgrade kits also available. 

Promenade LED, a classic, traditional luminaire family with 

powerful LED technology. Featuring three distinctive styles, elegant 

options, and various mounting choices to meet the needs of any 

period setting. Upgrade kits also available. 

Largent LED, the first MicroEmitter LED post top 

luminaire, features clean contemporary styling that stands 

the test of time. Largent LED perfectly complements both 

modern and traditional architectural styles. Upgrade kits 


Flex LED features a sleek contemporary design which 

incorporates powerful LED technology. A wide variety of 

arm and mounting configurations make Flex one of the 

most versatile LED products on the market. Upgrade kits 


Universe ® LED, the first customizable, decorative LED luminaire with styling that 

transcends architectural styles past and present. The modular system of Universe, 

including hood styles and luminous elements, ensures a look that is in harmony with 

the architecture and spaces it is illuminating. Available in medium and large housing 

scales. Upgrade kits also available. 

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ARCHITECTURAL OUTDOOR DESIGNER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS SSL SERIES


how it 

works 

The exclusive precision aiming system of AAL's Designer SSL Series ensures that even when 

looking directly at the luminaire, only one-half of the LEDs can be viewed at any given time. This 

results in 50% less glare when compared to other exposed, unshielded LED systems. In addition, 

AAL's MicroEmitters are aimed at various angles to maximize uniformity, improve comfort, 

and properly direct illumination to the target zone. 

Entire EmitterDeck 

is Upgradeable as LED 

Technology Advances 

Canted MicroEmitter 

design precisely aims each 

diode at 70°, 60°, or 50° angles 

for maximum reach and uniform 

illumination. 

Glare guard perimeter 

and center reflectors 

redirect stray light. 

Deeply regressed 

sources maximize 

efficiency while 

reducing glare. 

Aluminum dissipates heat 

away from LEDs. 

Factory preset aiming notches 

Quick-connect for easy 

installation 

EmitterDeck carrier plate 

Individual MicroEmitters 

are easily field changeable. 

Redirected side-candela 

(3) High output diodes 

Upper parabolic curvature 

redirects light below pole 

MicroEmitter reflector cap 

Redirected side-candela 

Lower parabolic curvature 

redirects light forward 

Targeted, precisely 

controlled LED 

illumination 

Illustration of a single MicroEmitter at 70° angle 

SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL LED INSERT AREA LIGHTING 

PATENTS PENDING 

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simple 

10-minute 

changeout 


made simple 

AAL’s Designer SSL Series is designed for 

easy installation and upgrading as technology 

advances. Simple field upgrades means 

communities can take advantage of the newest 

LED technology without the added expense of 

removing and replacing an entire luminaire. 

• Easy 10-minute field conversion 

• Upgrade LEDs as technology advances 

• Individual MicroEmitters are field replaceable 

• 70,000+ hours of useful life (L 70 

) 

• Tested under strict LM-79-08 standards 

• IES-LM-80 compliant LED components 

LEDs for Warmer 

Environments 

AAL's Designer SSL Series 

features our exclusive new 

LifeShield Protection System. 

Each EmitterDeck employs 

temperature sensors located 

at the most heat sensitive 

locations within the LED array. 

Each sensor sends temperature 

readings in regular intervals 

to AAL’s LifeShield monitoring 

device. LifeShield detects high 

ambient temperatures and 

temporarily reduces current 

slightly to preserve diode life. 

Lumen output is restored to full 

capacity once temperatures 

stabilize within acceptable limits. 

Turn off power and 

remove lamp and 

reflector assembly. 

Remove existing 

electronic and 

ballast components. 

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 

Install new LED 

EmitterDeck, 

connect wiring plug, 

and turn on power. 

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ARCHITECTURAL OUTDOOR DESIGNER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS 

SSL SERIES

Wall Sconces 

Providence ® Sconce utilizes the most efficient light sources, including 

LED’s. Available in up, down, or up + down illumination, as well as a pencil 

beam option, it combines modern lighting with aesthetics in a traditional 

form and coordinates perfectly with all other Providence family members. 

The Venere ® Series offers both contemporary and 

traditional style wall sconces to accentuate doorways 

and building entrances while providing egress 

illumination during a power failure. Now available 

with a full cutoff option. 

miniFlex offers new levels of illumination 

and visual design to wall sconces. They are 

wet label listed and easily field configured 

as an uplight, downlight or uplight-downlight 

for interior/exterior applications. mini-Flex is 

available for wall or post mount, and features 

efficient LEDs. 

eSconce ® and mini-eSconce are designed for 

exterior/interior environments. Available in up, 

down, or up + down illumination and include 

stainless steel and copper fascia panels. ADA 

compliant. Features efficient LEDs. 

MDL is a compact, unobtrusive fixture used to 

illuminate parking lots, stairways and canopies. 

MDL’s 7 distribution patterns are a perfect 

solution for wall and ceiling applications. 


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Wall Sconce – Providence ® Sconce 

Floodlight – Oculus ® 

Floodlight – Pivot ® 

Wall Sconce – miniFlex 

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Wall Sconce – Contemporary Venere ® 

Floodlight – Cypher ® 


Bollards 

Parkway Square bollard coordinates perfectly with other Parkway Square 

family members. Features unique configurable design elements such as various 

optical systems, hoods, and decorative screens. Install along walkways, in parks, 

and anywhere else wayfinding illumination is required. 

Providence ® 

bollard utilizes efficient lamp sources, including LED. Die-cast 

aluminum construction is corrosion resistant. Available with horizontal full 

cutoff optical system, and tamper resistant hardware. Coordinates with other 

Providence family members. 

Universe ® 

bollard features 4 luminous element options, and two hood styles. Full cutoff 

options available. Glass refractor lens provides IES Type 5 distribution. Coordinates with 

Universe small, medium and large luminaires. 

The Arts & Crafts ® 

bollards are not only beautiful, but they are also designed with the 

energy efficiency and optical performance required of a modern luminaire. Provides full cut 

off classification. Available in round or square shade styles. 

The Spectra bollard features a cast aluminum hood and tamper resistant hardware. 

A borosilicate glass element with Type 5 distribution shields the lamp. An upper reflector 

improves lighting performance and illuminates the hood. Coordinates with the Spectra 

family of luminaires. 

Cast Aluminum bollard complements the Towne Commons ® family of fixtures. Featuring 

a 90 degree cutoff reflector or Type 3 and Type 5 borosilicate glass refractors. The onepiece, 

high strength cast aluminum housing makes the Cast Aluminum Bollard the perfect 

solution to complete your site. 

Mitre bollard employs the most efficient light sources including LED’s. Mitre’s features 

include full cutoff classification and tamper resistant hardware. Coordinates with entire Mitre 

family of luminaires. 

AAL’s Traditional and Contemporary Concrete bollards are designed to be sensitive to 

the physical and aesthetic environment. Available with energy efficient sources, including 

LED, and the bases and tops are made of reinforced concrete for extreme durability. 

Vonda bollard, made of extruded and cast aluminum, is designed and built for beauty, 

durability and performance. Simple yet elegant, Vonda bollard’s patented performance 

Moldcast optics will define, accentuate and illuminate any outdoor environment. 

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Poles & Arms 

AAL offers a large selection of either traditional 

or contemporary arms and poles, all designed 

to coordinate perfectly with AAL’s luminaires. 

Please visit www.aal.net for a complete listing of arms, poles, and accessories. 


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2 

3 

4 

5 

7 

Bollards 

1 Arts & Crafts ® 

2 Parkway Square 

3 Traditional Concrete 

4 Spectra 

5 Cast alluminum 

6 Mitre 

7 Vonda 

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7 

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9 10 11 

Additional fixtures 

8 Perspect 

9 Dundee 

10 Sphere 

11 Pericline 


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Architectural Area Lighting Luminaires 

AAL offers site lighting where aesthetic design is as important as 

the illumination. Various fixture models are available with copper or 

stainless steel elements to complement the building’s architectural 

details. AAL employs the most efficient sources, including AAL’s 

exclusive MicroEmitter LED technology. AAL offers multiple sizes for coordinated lighting applications throughout 

the site. AAL also has an extensive collection of decorative arms and poles that offer limitless design freedom. 

PERIOD 

Parkway Square 

The Epitome of AAL innovation. 

Arts & Crafts ® 

Reflecting the style and warmth of the Craftsman era. 

Providence ® 

Legendary lighting performance in a traditional form. 

Promenade 

High performance street, area and pedestrian lighting. 

Towne Commons ® 

Balancing classic design with lighting performance. 

Federal Globe 

High performance, precision optics in traditional 

acorn form. 

CONTEMPORARY 

Teneo 

A sleek contemporary light column. 

Cubic Indirect 

Angular design that complements modern 

architecture. 

Diretto® 

Features field rotatable optics and tool-less access. 

Flex 

A new form of light. 

Indirect 

Project lighting with a sense of mood. 

Universe Collection ® 

A complete family of decorative, yet functional 

luminaires. 

Spectra 

The freedom to specify size, finish and optics to 

complement a design scheme. 

Mitre 

Geometric design using state-of-the-art optical 

systems. 

Largent 

Classic geometric form complements architectural 

expressions. 

Classic Pericline 

High quality, rugged commercial outdoor luminaire. 

DESIGNER SSL SERIES 

Special Insert – A complete family of decorative, high 

performance LED luminaires. 

FLOODLIGHTS 

Oculus ® 

Elevating precision floodlighting to a new level. 

Cypher ® 

Innovative reflector/refractor optics provide smooth even 

illumination. 

Pivot ® 

Innovative single and continuous row precision 

floodlighting. 

STEPLIGHTS 

Steplights 

Designed for elegance in harsh environments. 

WALL SCONCE 

Providence ® Sconce 

Features four precise optical systems and LEDs. 

Venere ® Series 

Contemporary and traditional style wall sconces to 

accentuate and provide egress illumination. 

miniFlex 

When aesthetics are as important as illumination quality. 

mini•eSconce 

ADA compliant, and designed for exterior/interior 

environments. 

eSconce ® 

Versatile, high performance lighting with a decorative flare. 

MDL 

A compact, unobtrusive fixture to illuminate wall and ceiling 

applications. 

PCL 

High performance wall packs available in two 

complementary sizes. 

BOLLARDS 

Parkway Square Bollard 

Coordinates perfectly with other Parkway Square family 

members. 

Providence ® Bollard 

Utilizes the most efficient light sources, including LED’s. 

Universe ® Bollard 

Coordinates with Universe small, medium and large 

luminaires. 

Cast Aluminum Bollard 

Complements the Towne Commons ® family of fixtures. 

Mitre Bollard 

Employs the most efficient light sources including LED's. 

Traditional & Contemporary Concrete Bollards 

Complete line of architecturally designed concrete bollards. 

Vonda Bollard 

Designed and built for beauty, durability and performance. 

Arts & Crafts ® Bollard 

Beautifully designed with energy efficiency and optical 

performance. 

Spectra Bollard 

Features a cast aluminum hood and tamper resistant 

hardware. 

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