Shade structures elevate how we experience everything from rooftop restaurants to pickleball courts, transforming hot spaces into cooler, more inviting places where people want to spend more time. SkyWays® by Landscape Structures offers customizable, commercial-grade shade solutions that can be designed to fit any space. These sturdy structures block up to 97% of harmful UV rays and can keep areas up to 30 degrees cooler on hot days – a must-have in the Texas sun!
Here are 10 inspired places to implement innovative shade solutions that dramatically enhance outdoor spaces and extend their usability.
- University & Corporate Campus Break Areas: Create cool, shaded areas where students or employees can sit outside to eat, study, or relax.
- Outdoor Dining: Restaurants, cafes, and food courts can expand their seating with stylish outdoor shade solutions to protect diners from both sun and light rain.
- Bus Stops: Adding shade structures makes waiting more comfortable at Bus stops and transit hubs.
- Farmers Markets & Festival Grounds: Provide shade for recurring community events to protect vendors and shoppers alike, making markets and festivals more enjoyable regardless of the temperature.
- Spectator Areas: Offer an alternative to sitting on hot bleachers in direct sunlight. Shade structures over sidelines, picnic areas, and viewing spots keep fans comfortable while attending concerts or cheering on their teams
- Museums & Outdoor Exhibits: Shade structures keep visitors comfortable as they explore outdoor art installations and interactive exhibits.
- Senior Living & Healthcare Patios: Create safer outdoor access with shaded garden areas, patios, and walking paths that provide sun protection for vulnerable community members.
- Dog Parks: Both pets and their owners deserve relief from the sun. Shade structures at dog parks keep everyone cool during playtime, allowing for a longer, more enjoyable time.
- Athletic Courts: Batting cages, pickleball courts, golf driving ranges, and other athletic facilities benefit from overhead shade to make practice more comfortable and extend usable hours during hot weather.
- Retail Plazas: With the right shade, central courtyard areas in shopping centers become inviting gathering spaces that encourage customers to linger, shop longer, and socialize.
Power Up Your Shade
One of the coolest features of SkyWays® shade structures is your option to incorporate electrical provisions so shade solutions can be equipped with:
- Electrical outlets
- Built-in lighting systems for extended evening use
- Overhead fans to increase air circulation and cooling
- Security cameras for enhanced safety and monitoring
Don’t let the sun limit the potential of your outdoor areas! Our shade structures can be designed to meet any size, shape, color, or style requirements. Let our team help you find the perfect shade solution for your outdoor space. Tell us about your project today!
