MATERIALITY
The substructure of most of ecotopes’ shade structures is steel.
Depending on the objective of the shading, which can be any combination of protection from sunlight to rainfall to neighbors’ views, structure surfacing can be specified to match.
Polygal or corrugated steel is perfect for shedding water, whereas expanded steel or a vegetated trellis are great countermeasures for sunshine + privacy.
DESIGN SUPPORT
In sunny spots, the shelter that often needed is from the bright sun, but a structure in the shade of trees needs shelter from tree litter + rainfall, so surfaces below are protected.
PORTFOLIO RESULTS
Recent projects featuring shade structure(s):
