Who we are
Our Philosophy
Gail Y. B. Lash, Ph.D.
Nevin Lash, ASLA
 

What we do
Master Planning
Zoological Design
Visitor Services
Ecotourism Planning
Community Development
 

Selected Projects
Master Planning
Zoological Exhibits
Ecotourism Planning
Community Development

Selected Publications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Exhibit Concept Plan

Animal Projects: 1. Gorilla Habitat 2. Polar Bear/Sea Lion 3. Reptile Discovery 4. Quarantine /Holding 5. Kid's Contact 6. African Savanna 7. Asian Forest 8. Bird Breeding Infrastructure Projects 1. Maintenance Improvements 2. Horticulture Improvements 3. Paths/Roads/Service Areas 4. Stormwater Retention 5. Pond Improvements 6. Site Utilties 7. Parking Visitor Servcies 1. Food/Gift 2. Train 3. Entry/Ticketting 4. Event Garden 5. Central Green 6. Central Plaza 7. Show/Demo 8. Classrooms 9. Park Picnic 10. Signage

Phase I Concept Plan
 

Site Analysis Plan
 

The Birmingham Zoo Redevelopment Feasibility project represents the beginning of a planning process to revitalize the old municipally operated Zoo in Mountain Brook Village area.  It is a concept which seeks to determine what solutions can be proposed to overcome the shortcomings of the existing zoo and what possibilities existed on the site, which can be exploited.  Major reorganization was proposed which utilized the existing infrastructure and major buildings.  This plan was seen as too limiting for the future of Birmingham, and work shifted to the alternate site, The Birmingham Ecoplex.  Mr. Lash was in charge of conceptual zoological and site planning, including programming and cost estimating for this study.