A cylindrical, concrete shade structure designed with the aesthetics of the surrounding desert landscape in mind was recently unveiled at Joshua Tree National Park. The Carapace Pavilion — named for a ...

Outdoor areas can be up to 15 degrees cooler when protected from the direct rays of the sun, according to Ross Lederer, spokesman for Craft-Bilt Manufacturing Company, a Pennsylvania-based maker of ...

PHOENIX - A Phoenix-based company is proving there is money to be made in the shade and they're showing us how they can help keep all of us safe from the sun. "I was born here in Arizona and playing ...

Which sun shade sail is best? Any outdoor space equipped with a sun shade sail offers relief from the heat, mild protection from rain and an improved aesthetic. Many sails may prevent harmful UV rays ...

Discover practical strategies to cool Indian backyards with shade trees and structures. From neem and mango to pergolas and ...

Architecture is no longer about just building static boxes that sit stubbornly against the elements. Modern designers are ...

Many people move to Arizona from rainy, gray, dismal climates to enjoy the blue skies, mild winter temperatures, and extended outdoor living. Then they get settled and experience their first summer.