The features that make an outdoor space unmistakably yours.
A great outdoor environment is not defined by how many features it contains. It is defined by how thoughtfully those features support the people using it. AE coordinates architectural structures, wellness spaces, entertainment technology, recreation, gardens, pet areas, water systems, comfort features, and long-term care as part of one complete property plan.
Each feature below is available for select projects following an AE scope and feasibility review. AE confirms capability, service area, delivery model, partner coordination, and current availability before committing to a scope.
Sunrooms, cabanas, pool houses, retractable screens, outdoor offices.
Outdoor saunas, cold plunges, outdoor showers, pool bathrooms, spa courtyards.
Built-in outdoor TVs, entertainment walls, outdoor Wi-Fi, controls.
Dog runs, pet-conscious turf, specialty courts, batting cages, game lawns.
Raised gardens, rainwater harvesting, graywater, koi and ornamental ponds.
Pool service, irrigation repair, paver sealing, lighting service, Guardian.
- • Custom Outdoor Features is the umbrella for AE's specialty expansion categories — outdoor rooms, wellness, entertainment technology, family and pet recreation, productive landscapes, water-management systems, and long-term care.
- • Each category sits inside its own concept hub and routes to a Custom Project Review until full operational details are signed off.
- • Existing AE services (pools, spas, spools, swim ponds, splash pads, water features, landscape, pavers, turf, putting greens, pergolas, gazebos, ramadas, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, fire features, outdoor sound, misting, courts, in-ground trampolines, lighting, AE LEDs, glass, fencing, Project Rescue) remain fully active and unchanged.
- • Specialty features are designed alongside the home, the existing yard, and the rest of the AE scope — not bolted on later.
- • Power, water, drainage, structure, shade and service access are all coordinated under one plan.
- • Specialty trade partners are integrated under AE's coordination, not handed off to the homeowner.
- • Start from how the household actually uses the property — not from a feature checklist.
- • Choose specialty features that the household can realistically maintain and enjoy.
- • Plan for phased build-out when the wish list outpaces the current budget.
- Step 1Share the idea
Describe the feature, the property, and how it fits the rest of the yard. Photos, sketches, and inspiration are welcome — they do not commit AE to a scope.
- Step 2Scope & feasibility review
AE reviews the request against current capabilities, delivery model, specialty-partner network, service territory, and project mix.
- Step 3Site & utility assessment
If the scope is a fit, AE confirms site conditions, setbacks, utilities, drainage, structural tie-ins, and any HOA or jurisdictional considerations.
- Step 4Design & engineering
Concepts are coordinated with the rest of the outdoor environment — not added as a bolt-on. Specialty engineering or licensed trade partners are brought in where required.
- Step 5Permits & approvals
Permits, inspections, HOA approvals, and any utility coordination are handled before construction begins. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and scope.
- Step 6Build & integrate
Construction is staged with the larger property plan so the feature looks designed-in, not retrofitted. AE coordinates the approved scope and approved trades.
- Step 7Aftercare
Long-term care guidance, scheduled service options, and warranty terms are confirmed at scope sign-off — never assumed.
- • Each collection above is an inspiration framework. AE customizes scope, design, materials, utilities, and investment around the property and customer.
- • Specialty features may involve qualified trade partners for work requiring specialized licensing, equipment, products, or expertise.
- • AE does not publish a fixed package price. Investment depends on structure, size, utilities, site access, engineering, permits, equipment, finishes, and integration with the rest of the property.
- • Expansion features are available for select projects following an AE scope and feasibility review.
Not sure where it fits? Share the idea.
Some outdoor projects do not fit neatly into one category. AE will determine whether the scope aligns with our current capabilities, service territory, delivery model, and project mix.
- Outdoor Rooms & Enclosures
Sunrooms, cabanas, pool houses, retractable screens, outdoor offices.
- Wellness & Recovery
Outdoor saunas, cold plunges, outdoor showers, pool bathrooms, spa courtyards.
- Entertainment & Technology
Built-in outdoor TVs, entertainment walls, outdoor Wi-Fi, controls.
- Family, Pet & Recreation
Dog runs, pet-conscious turf, specialty courts, batting cages, game lawns.
- Gardens, Water & Sustainability
Raised gardens, rainwater harvesting, graywater, koi and ornamental ponds.
- Outdoor Care & Repair
Pool service, irrigation repair, paver sealing, lighting service, Guardian.