May LINKS: Automated Exterior Shade and Shelter
Presenter: Joe Linden, StuXure
Presentation sponsored by Stacy Ernst of Site Source
May 12 | 12:00-1:00pm

The course illustrates how motorized technology can control the effects of weather in outdoor spaces. This automation provides shade and shelter, therefore, enhancing the comfort of outdoor living. Pergolas have provided a unique architectural element for hundreds of years. They have provided beauty and style to outdoor spaces; however, they have had little functionality with little protection from the sun or rain. Louvered roofs maximize outdoor living spaces by allowing us to bring the indoors out. These structures create shade from the sun, while enabling movement of air through the roof, making the space cooler in the summer. Louvered roofs automatically close and provide shelter from the sun, rain and other weather elements for superior protection and convenience.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain why louvered roofs are more efficient in controlling the environment versus traditional pergolas.

2. Identify and describe the design and construction of a louvered roof and how it provides safety for outdoor living.

3. Identify the components of the systems operations and why its more functional and sustainable over time.

4. Describe the materials used and the advantages and benefits of them.

Course will provide 1.0 continuing education credits.

RSVP by signing up by noon on May 11. A ZOOM webinar link will be emailed to you on Wednesday from Jackie Kolpek (jkolpek@dlrgroup.com). Reach out to Jackie if you have any questions on connectivity.

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