The Intersection of Design and Wellness in Outdoor Living

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Wolf Home Products was founded in 1843 as a single store selling dry goods and lumber on the banks of Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River. During the first half of the 1900s, the company expanded into a mid-Atlantic wholesale and retail lumber operation with 30 locations. By the early 2000s, Wolf transitioned its successful lumber operation into a sourcing organization, offering kitchen, bath, and building products to exclusively to independent building materials dealers. Wolf Home Products continued its growth with the introduction of Wolf-branded product lines in 2010. Today, the company is committed to product and geographic expansion, servicing 3,500+ dealers nationally and in Canada.

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Monday, December 30, 2024 • Season 1, Episode 1

The Blueprint for Outdoor Living

This comprehensive podcast course explores the principles and practices of designing outdoor spaces highlighting the benefits of these spaces on occupant health and wellness. The course will cover a wide range of topics, including the latest industry trends, design considerations and high performing materials for outdoor living spaces and how they enhance the outdoor environment’s experience for occupants. Participants will explore the multifaceted impact of outdoor environments on both physical and mental health, gaining insights into how thoughtfully designed spaces can promote overall well-being. Through detailed interviews and practical applications, participants will learn about technological advancements, design challenges, and emerging products influencing outdoor living in both residential and commercial applications. At the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to design outdoor environments that strike a balance between aesthetic and functional requirements that bolster the health and wellness of their occupants.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the trends and inspirations oriented to thoughtfully curated outdoor living spaces that support occupant wellness and design excellence.
Analyze the impact of high-performance materials and a collaboratively focused design and construction process on outdoor living spaces that support the well-being and lifestyle of end users.
Generate innovative and practical design ideas to maximize the use of outdoor spaces, ensuring that these designs prioritize the safety, health, and welfare of all users by incorporating ergonomic, sustainable, and accessible features.
Explain the role and significance of having a comprehensive understanding of the outdoor living market in designing, specifying and constructing safe, edifying outdoor living spaces.

Professions:

Architecture

Design Category:

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Podcast Host:

Laura Elliott

As Podcast Host and Editorial Director at Ron Blank and Associates, Inc., Laura Elliott curates and oversees the creative direction of written content, ensuring a harmonious blend of style and substance. A champion of the industries at the heart of built environment, she enjoys crafting compelling narratives that move those industries forward. Her commitment to spearheading precision, integrity and authenticity fuels an integral collection of memorable content that fosters the connection between ideas and action.

Podcast Guest(s):

Jason Foura

Since graduating from Bucknell University, Jason has held sales, corporate training and management positions with various building products companies, including Cooper Tools, Pella Windows and Doors, and AZEK Building Products. He joined WOLF in 2010 as a decking product manager and is currently the VP of Market Development overseeing the architectural and down-streaming efforts to the contractor base.

Jeff Surovi

Jeff has been an active member of the building materials supply industry for nearly 40 years. His background includes two-step distribution and manufacturing. While primarily involved in fenestration, Jeff joined the Key-Link team within the last year. Jeff is a 30 + year member of the Construction Specifications Institute and is credentialed as both a Certified Construction Products Representative (CCPR) and Construction Documents Technologists (CDT).

Michael Beaudry

Mike Beaudry, Founder and Executive Director of North American Deck and Rail Association. He is an industry thought leader and organizer, making certain that all the parties involved in building and design for outdoor living environments have a place to communicate and advance safety, innovation and excellence in the outdoor living space. Michael Beaudry is one of NADRA’s founders and leads the role as the Association’s Executive Vice President. Mike is passionate about NADRA. His passion and enthusiasm for all things outdoor living is contagious.

Applicable Credits

AAA

Structured Learning Hour