Outdoor Amenities: Essential in Today’s Architectural Designs

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Webinar On-Demand
Sponsored by Unilock
Presented by Brad Swanson, ASLA, CSI, CDT, LEED® AP

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the evolution of roof ballast systems to outdoor amenity spaces and discuss how these areas can benefit the environment, human health and well-being.
  2. Identify the basic types of systems available for on-grade and rooftop applications.
  3. Evaluate the materials used in amenity space design in terms of their structural performance, durability, and sustainability and explore the customization options for concrete tiles and slabs.
  4. Identify key sustainability criteria (SITES® and LEED® rating systems) for roof decking systems and outdoor amenity spaces and discuss how the arrangement of hardscape and planting on the roof deck can achieve a harmonious connection to the interior building amenities.

Credits:

HSW
1 AIA LU/HSW
ICC
0.1 ICC CEU
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
AIBD
1 AIBD P-CE
AAA
AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
AANB
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
AAPEI
AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour
MAA
MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
NLAA
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.
NSAA
This course can be self-reported to the NSAA
NWTAA
NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
OAA
OAA 1 Learning Hour
SAA
SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
 
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This test is no longer available for credit

Over the past few decades, exterior building spaces and roofs have significantly transformed from utilitarian systems to spaces and systems with highly programmed, environmentally conscious, people-friendly amenities that promote healthier lifestyles. A variety of products and materials can be utilized in the design and construction of roof gardens, decks and outdoor amenity spaces. This course will review the construction of basic types of on-grade and roof systems, as well as the range of hardscaping products including pavers, slabs and retaining walls, that are available to designers.

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Brad Swanson, ASLA, CSI, CDT, LEED® AP, is the Director of Commercial Sales for Unilock Midwest. Prior to Unilock, Brad spent 12 years as a landscape architect in Chicago and is registered to practice in the states of Illinois, Indiana, California and South Carolina. His project experience and interests were primarily in campus design, parks and recreation, with several of his projects using segmental paving systems for plazas, streetscapes and other pedestrian spaces.

 

Unilock Designers and architects trust Unilock pavers and retaining walls to achieve their vision without having to compromise either creative design or long-term performance. We introduced pavers to North America and we continue to deliver on style with the latest technologies.

 

Originally published in May 2023

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