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 ...

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 ...

With climate change and extreme heat posing increasing risks to the health and safety of everyone, a robust tree canopy to shade homes and streets is more important than ever. That’s especially true ...

Cities are living organisms — constantly growing, shifting, and reshaping themselves around the people who inhabit them. But not all parts of a city grow evenly. One of the clearest indicators of ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So, what makes the Shibumi Shade better (or worse) than other options on the market? And more importantly ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Custom-made shade canopies will be installed at Caras Park starting Friday. Six steel columns will hold 10 shade sails over the new seating area. The sails will be set up seasonally ...

PHOENIX — Tree huggers in the East Valley will soon have more trunks and shade to enjoy thanks to a new sustainability program in Tempe. The first cohort of the city’s Community Tree Stewards Program ...

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, ...