Enhancing Outdoor Living: Current Trends & the Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

Start Date

04/20/2024

End Date

04/20/2026

Description

This course delves into the increasing and expanding role of outdoor living and its importance in households, businesses, and communities. Reviewed are the styles and specification considerations of aluminum shading products. The focus is pergolas and cabanas made with dual-walled aluminum louvers that seal completely to block rain and snow and complement any architectural style.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Design-Build
Development Trends

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

Examine the current trends in outdoor living, including using outdoor spaces as an extension of indoor activities like socializing, cooking, and entertaining.

State how modern aluminum cover structures for residential and commercial applications have been adapted to bioclimatic designs that leverage an eco-conscious approach.

Discuss the role of pergolas and cabanas in expanding livable spaces, enhancing year-round outdoor living, and improving occupant comfort and wellness.

Describe the materials, styles, and specification considerations for shade structures to ensure a durable, low-maintenance, long-lasting solution.

Instructors

Stacey Benson

Course Codes

AEC1968

Provider

AEC Daily Corporation

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