From grilling areas and wine bars to outdoor fitness and meditation spaces, architects and builders are now designing to provide the quality exterior amenities that multifamily, single-family and mixed-use occupants deem to be must-haves. Creating these destinations requires beautiful, durable, and versatile products. Pavers, roof deck slabs and walls are an easy way to add a stunning aesthetic while creating functional outdoor spaces with the features and amenities incorporated. Reflecting on trends, market insights and the challenges faced by multifamily, single-family and mixed-use developers, this course will explore solutions for meeting occupant demands and maximizing the functionality of a site, all through the use of pavers, slabs and walls.
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, participants should be able to:
- Identify noted trends in outdoor gathering spaces and roof decks in multifamily, single-family and mixed-use developments.
- Discuss the various stormwater management challenges facing owners and developers and how products like permeable pavers can provide solutions.
- Explain how products like permeable pavers, pavers, slabs, and retaining walls can help make outdoor spaces more usable.
- Review assorted landscape design case studies and projects.
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