8 Motorized Awning Ideabooks

Home Tech: Movie Night on the Patio »
Take the show or game outside with an all-weather TV and a cozy seating area
"installed a motorized awning so that on warmer nights we can enjoy the stars. Equipment..." more »
by Laura Heller
9
12 Ways to Cool Your Home Without Air Conditioning »
If your summer energy bill is leaving you hot under the collar, consider these savvy alternate strategies for cooling down
"electric motor with a fan driven by a belt. Water from a water source is stored at the... retractable awning on the back over the cement slab which serves as a "patio." The sun... Install awnings on south-facing windows to make up for insufficient roof overhang and..." more »
by Shawn Gauthier
50
City View: Chicago's Contemporary Design Will Blow You Away »
Take a whirl through the Windy City's interiors and you might be surprised — they're not all in the conservative camp
"retractable motorized screens are very popular for homeowners who do not want a screen... shapes and awnings reminiscent of the building boom around the World's fair. The front..." more »
by Becky Harris
11
House Hunting? Look Carefully at the Light »
Consider windows, skylights and the sun in any potential home, lest you end up facing down the dark
"are no awnings, the rooms (especially the one we use as a computer room) are unbearably... get them motorized. We frequently left it open for days on end, especially in the summer..." more »
by Alison Hodgson
99
Clerestory Windows Are Tops at Ushering in Light »
Save on electricity and lift your mood with more natural light when you add clerestory windows at the top of your home's walls
"often add motor operated clerestories for venting warm air during summer months. A few... band is motorized and can be opened by pressing a wall switch. Nils Finne FINNE Architects... Retractable awnings can offer the best of both worlds, suggests the International Association..." more »
by Lindsey M. Roberts
7
Contractor Tips: 5 Easy Ways to Get a Greener Home »
Forget a fleet of solar panels (for now). These ideas can make your home a whole lot greener when money or time is in short supply
"Truck motor in a Honda, and if your heat source only has on and off you are also... placed awnings and roof overhangs can help you do this. In the summer, when you don't... the same awning that blocks out light in the summer will allow the low-angled winter... most. The awning pictured here serves another purpose. Because it is set down below the..." more »
by Kenny Grono
4
What You Must Know About the Sun and Your Home »
Learn about the powerful effects of sunlight on house materials and more, and see 7 homes that address the sun's rays beautifully
"sun. Our motorized screens are perfect for screening large openings such as patios,... device — an awning, a trellis or even strategically placed trees. Natural conditions drove... retrofit awnings or fight the sun's intrusion with internal shading devices, custom..." more »
by Duo Dickinson
25
Houzz Tour: Multicultural Modern California Home »
Three African-inspired courtyards, an impressive art collection and exterior shades combine in a dynamic Venice Beach residence
"More:Modern Awnings: Sails Shade the HomeRegional Modern: L.A. Coast Homes Soak in the... shades are motorized and dramatically change and enliven the facade. Ehrlich fell in love..." more »
by Becky Harris
11