Landscape
EVENT THEME
Outdoor Spaces: Landscape Strategies + Technologies
Creating successful outdoor spaces requires the right combination of expertise, tools, structural systems, and programs. This workshop will discuss both material and technical solutions to meet project requirements and exceed clients expectations. Experts will be on hand to lead tutorials on the most recent innovations available to landscape architects. Join experts addressing issues such as durability, comfort, attractiveness, and sustainability in site furnishings and structural decking solutions. Attendees will leave with a greater knowledge to help you create new, vibrant, healthy outdoor spaces.
Agenda
10AM - 11AM
Workshop, TBA
11AM - 12PM
Credit type: 1 AIA HSW LU
Provider: mmcité street furniture
The precise intersection of public spaces and people lie in public furniture. Each piece, whether a transit shelter, park bench, or plaza table, is designed for people in the public realm, aiming to include every citizen. In this class, we aim to broaden the understanding of inclusivity within this exact intersection. Public furniture is intended to serve everyone, reflecting the grand idea behind inclusivity, and emphasizing the importance of considering it for creating better public spaces.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the primary factors involved in material selection for public furniture and understand how these decisions influence sustainable design outcomes.
- Distinguish between key material types, including their unique properties and performance characteristics as they relate to sustainability.
- Evaluate how aesthetics, durability, and beauty contribute to long-term sustainability in public furniture.
- Understand the full lifecycle of sustainable materials—including sourcing, recycling, and upcycling—and how these processes contribute to environmental stewardship.
12PM - 1PM
Workshop, TBA
1PM - 2PM
Workshop, TBA
2PM - 3PM
