Sunshades & Awnings

Retractable Sunshade

Market

External sunshades, pub awnings, architects, building designers

 

Companies

Lucas Sails (UK)
Hibiscus (USA)
Univ of Virginia Ampitheatre (USA)
North Sails (EU)
Pineapple Sails (USA)

 

Problem

Glass covered atrium got too hot in the summer. Summer Shade in outdoor amphitheatres. Retractable, removable awning.

 

Solution

Furling units with pulley leads to ground. Had to be light and easy to install, but also strong and stiff enough to take the span length. Ran on a tensioned wire and installed without significantly increasing the loads on the roof structure.

Furlers Furlers
Rope Organizers Rope Organizers
Pulleys Pulleys