Matching articles for Shelters - Shade Structures: 29
Feature Article - October 2019
From elaborate structures that serve as park centerpieces to simpler shelters that offer an easy way to get out of the weather, we cover all of the ways shelters and shade structures can help improve your site.
Web Exclusive - October 2019
What if you could simultaneously provide visitors with much-needed shade while generating power? At the St. Louis Zoo, a unique new shade solar canopy does just that.
Problem Solver - August 2019
You can extend the impact of your shade structures from the daylight hours into the nighttime by adding lighting solutions that highlight the structures' beautiful curves and colors.
Feature Article - October 2018
Shelters and shade structures not only provide patrons with a little respite from the blazing sun or bad weather, they can also create a unique focal point for a site, providing a beautiful aesthetic or highlighting a lovely view.
Problem Solver - August 2018
Extreme weather can be a problem in many areas. When looking for shade solutions for your site, be sure to do your research. For exceptional events like tropical storms or winter weather, you want to find a shade canopy that is easily removed and reattached.
Facility Profile - February 2018
This intracoastal recreational area, accessible by car or boat, was isolated and underused for years, but now, thanks to a complete revitalization, it's a whole new waterfront.
Feature Article - October 2017
When you want to create a park that attracts a wide range of visitors while also creating visual appeal, shelters and shade structures can really make a difference.
Facility Profile - September 2017
At The Kitchen Community's gardens in various cities across the country, children learn how to grow and eat healthy.
Problem Solver - August 2017
If you want to keep support columns out of the way, look for cantilever designs, which feature support columns only on the back side of the canopy. In addition to swimming pools, this is also a good choice for providing shade for spectators at sporting events, where you don't want to block the view.
Feature Article - September 2016
What can shade do for you? Boost revenue? Check. Create a gathering place? Check. Turn your park into a destination? Check. Increase attendance and patron comfort? Check.
