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Course Description: AEC Daily: Outthinking the Outdoors: Capitalizing on Customizable Retractable Roofs
Designers increasingly focus on creating environments that improve the health, welfare, and productivity of occupants. This includes providing the benefits of daylight, fresh air, and access to the outdoors. This course explores how retractable roofs can extend the use of outdoor spaces year-round by converting them to daylit indoor spaces seasonally or with sudden weather changes. It explains the economic benefits, structure, and operation of various retractable roof types and how they can be customized to suit multiple site sizes and types, including rooftops. The course concludes with a series of case studies.
Recall the health, welfare, and economic benefits of retractable roofs when designing outdoor spaces.
Compare the operation, flexibility, aesthetics, code requirements, and safety attributes of various types of retractable roofs.
Summarize the styles, frame requirements, and customizable solutions for retractable roofs.
Design and specify the appropriate retractable roof configuration and construction for each context to maximize occupants’ enjoyment and benefit their health and well-being.