Extend the way you live beyond the walls of the home.
Sunrooms, screen rooms, cabanas, pool houses and retractable shade let the property work in more weather, with more privacy, and for more of the year. AE designs each enclosure as part of the home and the yard — not as a bolt-on.
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.
Screened porches, three-season rooms, conditioned four-season rooms, insulated sunrooms and Arizona rooms.
Glass enclosures, retractable-screen patios, and conversion of existing covered patios.
Open cabanas, covered pavilions, pool houses with showers, changing rooms, storage and bar areas.
Engineered shade structures designed with the property — not bolted on after.
Sun, glare, insect and privacy control without closing off the view.
Manual and motorized shade tuned to sun angle and wind exposure.
Separate-access workspaces, equipment-screening structures and weather-resistant storage.
- • Sunrooms, Arizona rooms and screen rooms enclose part of the outdoor envelope so it can be used in more weather conditions, with insect and dust control.
- • Conditioned four-season rooms add insulation, glazing and HVAC tie-in so the space functions like an interior room year-round.
- • Cabanas, pool houses and pavilions are detached or attached structures that house shade, seating, kitchens, baths, storage or changing space adjacent to the pool or main outdoor living area.
- • Retractable screens, drop screens, awnings and shade sails let the same square footage be open, partially shaded or fully enclosed depending on time of day and season.
- • Roof tie-in, fascia, gutters and waterproofing are coordinated with the existing home — not surface-mounted.
- • Power, low-voltage, lighting, fans, sound, TV and Wi-Fi are pre-planned so finishes are clean and serviceable.
- • Floor finishes (pavers, tile, concrete) and drainage are continuous with the surrounding hardscape.
- • Pool houses and cabanas are sited with the pool deck, equipment pad, line-of-sight and prevailing wind.
- • Sun orientation, prevailing wind, glare from pool or hardscape, and view corridors drive placement and glazing choice.
- • Insulation and HVAC requirements differ sharply between screen room, three-season room and conditioned four-season room.
- • Acoustic separation from the main home (TV, sound, gatherings) is worth designing in.
- • Privacy from neighbors and street is shaped through structure, planting and lighting — not by a single fence run.
- Heat, UV and monsoon rain control the design for orientation, glazing, ventilation, drainage and roof tie-in.
- Conditioned four-season rooms involve insulated assemblies, HVAC coordination, structural and permitting requirements that differ from screen rooms.
- Retractable-screen wind performance is system-specific. AE references manufacturer engineering — never a blanket promise.
- A pool house with plumbing, a kitchen or sleeping use is NOT automatically a casita, guest house or ADU. Those require a separate review of licensing, zoning and utilities.
- • Permitting varies by jurisdiction and structure type. Screen room, sunroom, pool house and conditioned addition each follow different code paths.
- • Electrical, plumbing, gas and HVAC tie-ins are performed by appropriately licensed trades coordinated by AE.
- • Structural engineering is required for most attached enclosures and for any structure carrying snow, wind or seismic loads above shade-only thresholds.
- • HOA review is common for visible enclosures, roof colors, glazing and exterior lighting.
- • Long-term care includes screen replacement, motor service on retractable systems, weatherstripping, finish refresh and roof inspection.
- 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.
- • Available for select projects following an AE scope and feasibility review. Service area and delivery model confirmed before commitment.
- • Structural, roofing, electrical, glazing, waterproofing, HVAC, foundation, zoning and permit requirements vary by enclosure type.
- • Specialty trade partners may perform work requiring specialized licensing, equipment or expertise. AE coordinates the approved scope.
- • No casita, guest house or ADU is implied. Habitable detached structures require a separate review of zoning, building, utility and licensing requirements.
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.