With the right mix of creativity and practicality, even simple, low-cost changes can turn any patio, deck, or backyard into a space you love spending time in.

The recreation project includes five outdoor pickleball courts with fencing, three shade structures, benches for players, and ...

This outdoor build features a fully motorized smart pergola with rotating louvers for complete sun and shade control. The system uses integrated actuators for smooth, remote operation. Designed to be ...

While much is known about the impact of glazed facades on indoor thermal temperatures and energy efficiency, University of ...

Is your outdoor area too hot and sunny? Learn about shade solutions for your deck or patio, from large canopies and patio ...

Explore how urban tree canopies and shade equity shape health outcomes, reduce heat risks, and reveal environmental ...

Do you enjoy the outdoor spaces of your home? Rather than just a seasonal escape, your outdoor area can be a year-round oasis ...

Cool down a notch: Reflections on Sunnyslope by Jessica Arias features tent-like shades made with UV-resistant canvas and heat-reducing paints, resulting in a striking 48°F difference at one point ...

In a city that more than 150,000 veterans call home, the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall is hallowed ground, but it's location in a sea of asphalt parking lots also makes it an uncomfortably hot ...

DynaDome’s Retractable Structures transform outdoor spaces such as pickleball courts, turf fields and aquatics facilities into high-performance, all-season assets. Designed for operational efficiency, ...

The allure of Denver's 300 days of sunshine is hard to resist. But this cherished sunny climate comes with a tradeoff: increased UV radiation levels in a city lacking robust shade design ...

Summertime, and the living is easy. Unless you’re overheated and sweaty, desperately trying to sidestep the sun’s punishing rays. And punishing they are: According to Melanoma Canada, the leading ...