Seminar Dates: September 18, 2024 9:45 AM
Seminar Cost: $45.00 Register Now
Seminar Description:
What is an ADU?
If you’re like many homeowners, you’ve heard of the growing popularity of Accessory Dwelling Units and its benefits, such as leveraging your current property for passive income, building long-term financial security, or providing a home for your loved ones. But what does this booming opportunity mean for your landscape business? As the construction of more and more ADUs increases across the country, so does the need for the landscapes around them.
In this talk, I will address all the elements to be considered when this new structure is built into an existing yard and the adjustments needed to optimize the reduced outdoor areas around it. You’ll gain insights into all the ins and outs of designing and building a new landscape around an ADU. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to position yourself as an expert and make the most of this booming business opportunity!
Learning Objectives:
1. The benefits of adding an ADU to a property and why this is the next boom opportunity for landscape professionals.
2. The essential elements to be considered when designing the landscape around an ADU to optimize the reduced outdoor areas around it.
3. How to position yourself as an expert and take advantage of this new opportunity to grow your residential landscape business!
Michael Bernier
Michael Bernier is the founder and lead designer of Michael Bernier Design, a premier landscape and exterior design firm based in Los Angeles, California. After a prolific career as an advertising Creative Director, Michael discovered his true passion while studying Landscape Architecture at UCLA, marrying his design expertise with his love for the natural world.
Over 15 years as firm principal, designing and managing the installation of well over 100 projects, Michael has seen just about everything! While witnessing the good, as well as all that can – and will – go wrong on a job site, he has gained a seasoned perspective of what it takes to complete these projects to the delight of his clients successfully.
“Seeing the need for better design across the landscape industry, I wanted to provide an easily accessible way to share my knowledge of landscape design and installation with a broader audience.” Michael recently launched Think Outside Landscape Design Academy to educate both Landscape Professionals and Do-It-Yourselfers on the finer points of Good Design Principles as well as the importance of clear communication skills through online courses and workshops.
