Spring has arrived, urging us to embrace the outdoors where shade structures become essential for a delightful experience. They offer a convenient spot to sit, meet, eat, gather, and conduct business outdoors while taking in the scenery. With warmer days ahead, more people are inclined to spend time outdoors, highlighting the importance of shade in creating inviting outdoor spaces. Join us for our April CEU session with USA Shade: Best Practices for Design and Specification of Fabric Shade Structures.
Topic: Meaningful Placemaking for Outdoor Spaces: Best Practices for Design and Specification of Fabric Shade Structures
Course Credits: American Society of Landscape Architects (1 HSW Credit)
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the protective benefits of shaded outdoor spaces from UV rays for people, product, and places.
Describe the factors to integrate fabric structures into the built environment for safe and inviting spaces.
Define considerations in the specification of fabric shade structures and how shade structures are tested and rated for safety and longevity.
Date & Time:
Thursday, April 18th at 1 pm PST