To realize a technique that allows for uniformly exhibiting performance without causing partial degradation of performance even when forming a large-scale sunshade with a large area. A sunshade 76 including a plurality of sunshade units (normal units 66, inverted units 75) having assembled thereto, in alignment in a certain direction, a plurality of sunshade members 50 having a plurality of light-shielding surfaces and a plurality of through-holes three-dimensionally arranged therein, and being structured so that, when observed from a predetermined maximum light-shielding angle, the transmitted light beams are seen to be substantially shielded by respective light-shielding surfaces provided therebehind, with some of the sunshade units being provided at higher positions than other sunshade units in the vertical direction.

To realize a technique that allows for uniformly exhibiting performance without causing partial degradation of performance even when forming a large-scale sunshade with a large area. A sunshade 76 including a plurality of sunshade units (normal units 66, inverted units 75) having assembled thereto, in alignment in a certain direction, a plurality of sunshade members 50 having a plurality of light-shielding surfaces and a plurality of through-holes three-dimensionally arranged therein, and being structured so that, when observed from a predetermined maximum light-shielding angle, the transmitted light beams are seen to be substantially shielded by respective light-shielding surfaces provided therebehind, with some of the sunshade units being provided at higher positions than other sunshade units in the vertical direction.

In a system (100) configured for heat and/or light regulation, in which the system is coupled to a side (104) of a structure (102), there is included at least one displacement means (110) fixed to the side (104). System (100) further includes at least one moveable pergola (120) detachably coupled to the at least one displacement means (110). The at least one displacement means (110) is configured for enabling displacement of the at least one moveable pergola (120) in both a lateral direction and a perpendicular direction (180) to the side (104) of the structure (102) along the ground (125).

In a system (100) configured for heat and/or light regulation, in which the system is coupled to a side (104) of a structure (102), there is included at least one displacement means (110) fixed to the side (104). System (100) further includes at least one moveable pergola (120) detachably coupled to the at least one displacement means (110). The at least one displacement means (110) is configured for enabling displacement of the at least one moveable pergola (120) in both a lateral direction and a perpendicular direction (180) to the side (104) of the structure (102) along the ground (125).

A system for retaining a position of an architectural fin relative to a structure. The fin is generally planar and defines an edge. The system includes a first mounting bracket configured to retain the architectural fin. The first mounting bracket comprises a first element having laterally opposed surfaces configured to receive the architectural fin therebetween and to apply a compression force to the laterally opposed surfaces of the architectural fin. A second element connected to the first element so that the first element is rotatable relative to the second element about an axis of rotation of the first mounting bracket. The second element has a base for fixing the first mounting bracket relative to the structure. The first mounting bracket is configured to enable rotation of the architectural fin relative to the structure about the axis of rotation of the first mounting bracket.

A roof structure support allowing roof shingle having a partially tubular mounting bracket having an upper plate for securing a roof structure joist and a lower plate for securing onto a wall plate, wherein a base tube is received by a collar affixed to a roofing deck and an associated boot.

A roof structure support allowing roof shingle having a partially tubular mounting bracket having an upper plate for securing a roof structure joist and a lower plate for securing onto a wall plate, wherein a base tube is received by a collar affixed to a roofing deck and an associated boot.

In an embodiment, an assembly includes a first plate comprising a first primary portion and a first flange disposed orthogonally to the first primary portion. The first primary portion is configured to contact a first structural member and the first flange defining a first through hole. A second plate comprises a second primary portion and a second flange disposed orthogonally to the second primary portion. The second primary portion is configured to contact a second structural member and the second flange defines a second through hole. A cover receives the second flange. A bolt is received through the first through hole, and tightening the bolt draws the first flange toward the second flange.

In an embodiment, an assembly includes a first plate comprising a first primary portion and a first flange disposed orthogonally to the first primary portion. The first primary portion is configured to contact a first structural member and the first flange defining a first through hole. A second plate comprises a second primary portion and a second flange disposed orthogonally to the second primary portion. The second primary portion is configured to contact a second structural member and the second flange defines a second through hole. A cover receives the second flange. A bolt is received through the first through hole, and tightening the bolt draws the first flange toward the second flange.

In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and methods of design and revenue generation are disclosed. These systems comprise structures capable of supporting solar panel at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. These systems may be installed in confined spaces. These systems also comprise structures that are customizable, allowing an installation to be configured with a desired lighting and environmental effect. The methods discussed herein describe processes for achieving desired design effects based on natural elements. Moreover, the methods discussed herein describe processes for reducing the costs of generating solar energy and/or reducing the costs of providing a solar structure.