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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Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- 1 Quiz
- Course Certificate
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
Instructional Delivery Method: On-Demand: Print/Other
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Introductory
Advance learner preparation: N/A
AIA CES program approval expiration date: 10/18/2027
AIA CES Provider statement: Endeavor Business Media is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10084542. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Credits:
This CEU is registered with the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for continuing education credits.