The design of outdoor amenities in multifamily projects is critical to the success and competitive advantage for multifamily developers. Outdoor spaces such as swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, lounge areas and game areas all add value by helping owner’s lease-up their properties. These outdoor places are shown during tours with prospective tenants, and they also help managers of these properties minimize tenant turnover. Providing places to work, play, celebrate, socialize, or find solitude are all important places to create for tenants of these communities. They are an integral component of the residents’ quality of life.

Organizations can reduce uncertainty related to materials, equipment, and logistics within the supply chain by creating long-term alliances, which further leads to reduction in costs. SCM also provides equal opportunities to all vendors and enables the formation of repeat alliances with reliable suppliers.

In schools, spaces with glass walls or large windows and doors connect students to nature and extend the learning environment beyond the four walls of the classroom and expand the range of learning environments. There have been concerns about safety and security with such an open environment. In the article, The 8 Things Domestic Violence Shelters Can Teach Us About Secure School Design, Corrie Rosen, associate at Mahlum Architecture, argues that both openness and safety can be achieved. Open spaces, well placed alcoves and clear glass window and doors provide clear sightlines which allow teachers to supervise their children without being in the same physical space.

Considerations with Large Openings

People who want large openings also want minimal tracks that transition seamlessly from indoors to out, effectively expanding their living space. With a lower threshold comes the need for water management. This requires thoughtful planning of weatherproofing, pans beneath the doors detailed for the contractor by architect, drains leading away, and in many cases, an overhang to protect the opening.