This course builds on the principles explored in Winning Outdoor Kitchen Design to help design professionals understand the evolving trends and best practices in outdoor kitchen design. It focuses on three key areas: the existing landscape, the architectural style, and the human element. Learn how to create sophisticated, functional spaces that prioritize client comfort and ensure long-term durability.

1 LU|HSW with AIA, 1 PDH with LA/CES, 1 CEU with IDCEC, 1 CEU with ASID, 0.1 CEU with NKBA

With modern thresholds becoming increasingly invisible, creating a truly seamless transition requires more than just a large window, it requires precision. We’re moving beyond the "look" to master the technical synergy of architecture and landscape. Join our deep dive into material transitions, spatial flow, and lighting hierarchies to bridge the gap between the built and natural worlds. Gain the expertise to deliver high-performance, blurred-boundary spaces that function flawlessly in every season.

We are partnering with AIA Peconic, Plesser's, and Qoldfusion to offer an exclusive, accredited learning experience for modern residential design. The presentation kicks off with a spotlight on Qoldfusion, exploring how their patented technologies and custom luxury integrations are evolving the role of refrigerated pantry spaces in modern architecture. Following this intro, we will dive into our AIA-accredited course, Elevating Outdoor Kitchen Design. This session delivers a comprehensive framework for creating high-performance outdoor culinary spaces by focusing on three essential pillars: the existing landscape, the architectural style, and the human element.

Presented by Ashley Smith, Director of Architect & Designer Partnerships at Pleina Group