You aren't imagining things, those dog days of summer are getting hotter. Longer, hotter heat waves are becoming the norm, and keeping cool in your backyard is becoming more challenging. Higher temps ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thanks to widespread free Wi-Fi, when the sun shines (which is quite often) I can head outdoors to work. When it gets too bright to view the laptop screen in the open, there's usually a tree-shaded ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...