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.

A sandwich panel includes a first plate member and a second plate member, each of which is metallic, a spacer unit which is metallic and formed in the shape of a rectangular frame, and a core member. The core member is arranged in a region surrounded with the spacer unit between the first plate member and the second plate member. The spacer unit is made up of a plurality of spacers that are formed as separate members. The first plate member and the second plate member are bonded to the core member and each of the plurality of spacers.

A power delivery assembly includes a fascia panel and a power cable. The fascia panel defines a channel and an outlet opening. The channel extends to the outlet opening. The power cable includes an electrical component, an electrical inlet, and a conductor. The electrical component is disposed in the outlet opening such that the electrical component extends through the fascia panel. The electrical inlet is configured to receive power from a power supply. The conductor is in electrical communication with each of the electrical component and the electrical inlet. The conductor is routed along the channel. The electrical inlet facilitates delivery of electricity through the conductor to the electrical component.

A power delivery assembly includes a fascia panel and a power cable. The fascia panel defines a channel and an outlet opening. The channel extends to the outlet opening. The power cable includes an electrical component, an electrical inlet, and a conductor. The electrical component is disposed in the outlet opening such that the electrical component extends through the fascia panel. The electrical inlet is configured to receive power from a power supply. The conductor is in electrical communication with each of the electrical component and the electrical inlet. The conductor is routed along the channel. The electrical inlet facilitates delivery of electricity through the conductor to the electrical component.

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 first and second flanges. A bolt is received through the first through hole, and tightening the bolt tends to draw the second plate towards the first plate.

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 first and second flanges. A bolt is received through the first through hole, and tightening the bolt tends to draw the second plate towards the first plate.

An architectural enclosure comprising a plurality of interwoven flexible rods (10) forming a lattice of first rods (11) parallel to each other attached to the structural element (60) and of second rods (12) parallel to each other orthogonal to the first rods (11), and a plurality of bricks (20) with grooves (21) on their sides containing at least parts of some of said rods (10) wherein some of the first rods (11) are facing portions of the structural element (60) their entire length, and are joined thereto at regular intervals by means of clamps (50), attached to said portions of the structural element (60), surrounding the corresponding first rod (11).

An architectural enclosure comprising a plurality of interwoven flexible rods (10) forming a lattice of first rods (11) parallel to each other attached to the structural element (60) and of second rods (12) parallel to each other orthogonal to the first rods (11), and a plurality of bricks (20) with grooves (21) on their sides containing at least parts of some of said rods (10) wherein some of the first rods (11) are facing portions of the structural element (60) their entire length, and are joined thereto at regular intervals by means of clamps (50), attached to said portions of the structural element (60), surrounding the corresponding first rod (11).

An outdoor shelter and a rail system for the outdoor shelter are disclosed herein. The outdoor shelter includes at least one pair of support post members, each pair of support post members comprising a first support post member being spaced apart from a second support post member; a first guide rail member coupled to the first support post member; a second guide rail member coupled to the second support post member; and a shade support pole member slidably coupled to the first and second guide rail members, the shade support pole member being coupled to an end portion of a shade member of the outdoor shelter, and the shade support pole member configured to be slidably displaced along the lengths of the first and second guide rail members so as to allow an amount by which the shade member overhangs a side of the outdoor shelter to be user-adjusted.

An outdoor shelter and a rail system for the outdoor shelter are disclosed herein. The outdoor shelter includes at least one pair of support post members, each pair of support post members comprising a first support post member being spaced apart from a second support post member; a first guide rail member coupled to the first support post member; a second guide rail member coupled to the second support post member; and a shade support pole member slidably coupled to the first and second guide rail members, the shade support pole member being coupled to an end portion of a shade member of the outdoor shelter, and the shade support pole member configured to be slidably displaced along the lengths of the first and second guide rail members so as to allow an amount by which the shade member overhangs a side of the outdoor shelter to be user-adjusted.