What You Will Learn
Building on the principles explored in Winning Outdoor Kitchen Design, this course, led by Ashley Smith, is designed to help architects, designers, contractors and other specifiers understand the evolving trends and best practices in outdoor kitchen design through analyzing the natural landscape, the existing architecture and the human component.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the key considerations for creating sophisticated and functional outdoor cooking and entertaining spaces.
- Learn techniques for incorporating natural landscape and architecture into outdoor kitchen designs.
- Recognize the importance of the human element in outdoor living spaces, and create outdoor kitchen designs that prioritize client needs and comfort while ensuring longevity.
Featured Presenter
Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith is the Director of Architecture and Design Professionals at Pleina Group, whose mission is to bring forward the world’s finest outdoor kitchens with products, designs, and experiences to create powerful, lasting memories outdoors. Beginning her career as an Interior Designer, Ashley has nearly a decade of experience in the outdoor space industry. She oversees all marketing, sales and training efforts by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet and Urban Bonfire tailored towards Architects and Design professionals, fostering relationships with industry professionals and associations across North America.
