Owners used to think of sunlight protection simply as a necessity. You build a stunning home or commercial building, find out that the sun becomes too bright after lunchtime, and install some fabric canopy outside quickly. This was rarely coordinated with other aspects of the building.
Today, everything has changed entirely. As designers, we know that it’s important to control temperature and sunlight flow from the very beginning of any building project. We pay attention to the movements of the sun and the behavior of building occupants and make exterior shading one of the major design features, not a workaround for any issue.
Introducing high-end shading solutions to the building plan helps clients achieve perfect harmony between the functionality and aesthetics of the structure.
The Impressive Evolution of Outdoor Awnings and Shade Structures
Traditionally, awnings were meant to serve one simple purpose – protect the building from rain and wind. Whether you owned a shop or a small house, you just bought some cloth canopy to be fixed outside the windows. Now, the industry has evolved and made the biggest leap forward.
At Smart Shade Structures, we offer premium quality exterior structures that combine motorized louvers, durable aluminum, and weather-resistant materials to ensure superior comfort. Compared to creaking hand cranks, motorized controls are a huge improvement and guarantee a smooth operation of any awning. Our focus is shifted to the architectural look, and we create retractable pergolas that vanish into housing units after being retracted.
Our bioclimatic solutions can even adjust their louvers according to the sun’s location. Thus, our sun protection solutions stopped being a burden to modern buildings and became one of the most desired elements of luxury.
Incorporating Premium Awnings into Your Architectural Design Plan Easily
Integration of high-end shade solutions requires thorough understanding of the architecture and the design of each building project. We cooperate closely with architects to deliver premium shading structures that become an inseparable part of any building and improve its design.
To prevent bright glare during hot afternoon hours, we can install a matching custom-color bioclimatic pergola over the main outdoor terrace of the building. For example, the pergola cam match perfectly the dark window mullions of the home and provided flexible shading options, enhancing the beauty of the ocean view.
If you want to create an al fresco atmosphere in front of an upscale urban restaurant, we can design a series of retractable awnings that complement the building’s brick facade successfully. With our help, you can add sophisticated charcoal-colored fabric that blends well with the brick walls and conceal all mechanical parts.
Benefits of High-End Shade Solutions That Are More Than Just Sun Protection
As a provider of luxury solutions, we know that our clients are interested not only in the visual side of the products we deliver, but in the efficiency as well. Our luxury shading systems are essential in controlling the temperature of any building. They prevent solar heat from reaching the glass windows of the building and minimize the need to turn on the artificial air conditioning unit during summer days. This results in significant reduction of electricity expenses and minimizes the building’s carbon footprint.
Besides, such high-end solutions can easily increase the usable square footage of the structure. Working together with architects, we create an elegant outdoor living room that features additional heating and lighting systems and can be used regardless of weather conditions. Such addition brings value and improves the curb appeal of the building significantly.
Transforming Your Building Design with Our Premium Shading Systems
The time when the concept of outdoor living was associated with plain canvas tents is gone. Nowadays, we have more advanced tools to define such areas in buildings. We believe that luxury means combining aesthetics with functional qualities perfectly and creating high-end products that can stand the test of time.
Using shading as an essential element in your building design helps to improve its appearance and performance. We invite you to check our extensive selection of shading structures and see the variety of high-end products our design team can deliver. Contact Smart Shade Structures to start working on your next outstanding architectural project!