In the desert metropolis of Dubai, where the summer is one long heat wave, shade is precious as people seek refuge from the sun’s scorching rays. Enter Italian architect and designer Carlo Ratti’s ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — All tree shade may not be equal. For Alex Kobald, associate director of the Design Across Scales Lab at Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art and Planning, ...

Looking for the perfect shade solution that won’t break the bank? The Ozark Trail 10′ x 10′ Instant Slant Leg Canopy offers premium quality at a surprisingly affordable price—just $55.79. For name ...

WASHINGTON — Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen is calling for a major expansion of solar canopies in the District, arguing that the technology offers a sustainable way to generate electricity while ...

On a blustery Sunday morning, Del and Stacie Snyder struggle on the beach at Bean Point. Their old-fashioned canopy flutters in the breeze as they try to stake four poles in loose sand. As soon as ...

Tree canopies shading Massachusetts cities and towns could grow dramatically, particularly in environmental justice communities where there's currently scant coverage, under a legislative proposal to ...

TAIPEI, TAIWAN—Shade trees are the superstars of urban landscapes. In addition to their intrinsic aesthetic qualities, these low-tech workhorses reduce air and noise pollution, provide habitat for ...

In central Phoenix, rows of multidecadal Aleppo pines and evergreens form lush corridors along residential city streets. Their canopies expand over roadways and sidewalks, diverting the Phoenix sun, ...

In addition to their aesthetic qualities, shade trees reduce air and noise pollution, provide habitat for wildlife, and offer cool respite for harried urbanites. Researchers offer recommendations for ...