ShadeFX custom builds structures and retractable shades since no two spaces are the same size and style preferences vary. The ready-to-install systems are often created through collaborations between ...

The city of Phoenix is moving forward with an ambitious public art project, with artists beginning to plan nine shade structures that will provide artistic relief from Arizona’s searing summer. The ...

Cool down a notch: Reflections on Sunnyslope by Jessica Arias features tent-like shades made with UV-resistant canvas and heat-reducing paints, resulting in a striking 48°F difference at one point ...

The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...