CANOPY STRUCTURE DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE IDEAS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

CANOPY STRUCTURE DESIGN  & ARCHITECTURE IDEAS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

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What is canopy?

 The canopy is the aboveground portion of a plant community or crop, formed by the collection of individual plant crowns.

In forest ecology, canopy also refers to the upper layer or habitat zone, formed by mature tree crowns and including other biological organisms (epiphytes, lianas, arboreal animals, etc.).

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Canopy structure is the organization or spatial arrangement (three-dimensional geometry) of a plant canopy. Leaf area index (LAI), leaf area per unit ground area, is a key measure used to understand and compare plant canopies. It is also taller than the understory layer. The canopy holds 90% of the animals in the rainforest.

What is canopy structure meaning in building?

A canopy is an overhead roof or else a structure over which a fabric or metal covering is attached, able to provide shade or shelter from weather conditions such as sun, hail, snow and rain.  A canopy can also be a tent, generally without a floor. 

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Canopies can also stand alone, such as a fabric covered gazebo or cabana. Fabric canopies can meet various design needs. Many modern fabrics are long-lasting, bright, easily cleaned, strong and flame-retardant. This material can be vinyl, acrylic, polyester or canvas.

 Modern frame materials offer high strength-to-weight ratios and corrosion resistance. The proper combination of these properties can result in safe, strong, economical and attractive products.

Today, canopies may be independent of other  structures, or may projects out from a structure such as a building, typically providing shelter at an entrance. It may be supported by the building it is attached to, and  or ground mountings cables, stanchions or upright support posts.

Canopy reinforced structure :-

The canopy refers to the dense ceiling of leaves and tree branches formed by closely spaced forest trees. The upper canopy is 100-130 feet above the forest floor, penetrated by scattered emergent trees, 130 feet or higher, that make up the level known as the overstory. Below the canopy ceiling are multiple leaf and branch levels known collectively as the understory. The lowest part of the understory, 5-20 feet (1.5-6 meters) above the floor, is known as the shrub layer, made up of shrubby plants and tree saplings.

Types of canopy structure:-

Types include cabana, custom, entrance, fabric, metal, patio, retractable, shade, walkway, and weather-protection canopies.

1. Cabana canopies and gazebos are often used at swimming pools, beaches, and resorts.
2. Custom canopies are designed for specialized applications and may be able to withstand significant wind loads.
3. Entrance canopies are installed at a building’s entrance and may admit some light while providing protection from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.
4. Fabric canopies are usually made of canvas, and metal canopies are usually made of aluminium.
5. Retractable canopies are motorized units that cover areas during inclement weather and retract when weather conditions are favourable.
6. Shade canopies provide protection from the intense summer sun. Walkway and weather-protection awnings and canopies are also available.

Modern type of canopy architect structure design.

modern type of canopy architect structure.

Louver Canopy

These consist of a series of parallel louvers made of aluminum structures that are light yet sturdy. These louvers are designed in such a way that they create a free flowing effect thus, very intelligently intermingling the sunlight with shades and giving you the option of either basking in the sun or enjoy the shade. Another big advantage of this kind of canopy is that during rainfall the water neatly flows away without wetting your patio, thus keeping you dry.

Walkway Canopy

In addition to the above canopies, we are also known for making walkway canopies for various places be it school, hospitals, government buildings or corporate campuses.

So, if you are interested in making a purchase or have any query about the type of canopy or their size, you can reach us at 866-449-6780.

Hanger Rod Canopies

A regular hanger rod canopy is a suspended canopy supported by post and hanger along with bold lines and custom profiles, which also adds to the aesthetic value of the building. These wall mounted canopies are decked with .078 inch thick aluminium interlocking pans which when viewed from beneath appears flush. These types are ideal for entryways of retail stores, shopping centres, offices, and residential complexes.

 Benefits or advantages of canopy design structure:-

1. Canopies provide the perfect area for messier activities allowing for fun interactive lessons. Easy access to the outside can encourage outdoor play and exercise, which can also promote pupil interaction with nature and the environment.
2. Provide some much needed shade for your pupils and staff on those sunnier days, allowing everyone to enjoy the outside air whilst benefitting from the UV protection of our commercial grade tensile fabric or polycarbonate roofing systems.
3. Investing in a canopy instantly gives you more usable space – it is a cost-effective alternative to building an extension to your building and it also offers pupils the opportunity to go outside whatever the weather, allowing them to fully enjoy their school grounds all year round.
4. Being stuck inside at break times due to wet weather can cause restlessness throughout the day – a canopy provides excellent shelter from the rain giving your pupils the freedom to play outside even during rainy break times.
5. By shading windows from the sun, canopies can reduce the use of air conditioning, helping to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint, which in turn will create a more comfortable environment for you and pupils. A canopy can also reduce glare on screens allowing easier use of computer screens, and furnishing can also be protected from bleaching by the sun.
6. With the addition of our roller shutters you can create a secure storage space where outside furniture or play equipment can be stored once the school is closed- saving the need to bring those items indoors at the end of each school day.
7. A canopy can make an excellent designated waiting area for parents, giving them somewhere dry to wait in bad weather. They also provide excellent waiting areas for children waiting for school buses, helping to ensure they wait in a safe area away from the busy car park. 
8. Provide a covered walkway between buildings to keep your staff and/or pupils dry, whilst they walk to lessons in wet weather. A walkway can also help to reduce accidents as pupils will not be tempted to run between buildings to avoid getting wet.
9. Our canopies can really improve the look of existing buildings or become an attractive feature of a playground or park. We offer an extensive range of standard products and we are able to provide individual bespoke designs and a wide range of colour options to allow you to create a canopy to suit your setting.

The Benefits Shade Structures

1. Shelter from The Sun. The most common need for a fabric shade structure is easily protection from the sun. Structures can shade everything from pool lounge chairs to bleachers, cars, and even whole playgrounds. In outdoor parks and recreation spaces, shade can prolong your time outdoors and allow children to play longer, keep playground equipment cool to the touch, and provide protection from harmful UV rays. Additionally, a shaded space can have temperature reductions of up to 25 degrees — now that's cool! Apartments, hospitals, office parks, and airports sometimes opt for shaded parking lots, keeping vehicles protected and their internal temperate cooler during hot summer months.
2. What's more, it's not necessary to change the entire landscape or exterior of your facility to incorporate a shade into your outdoor space. A simple hip structure can be erected almost anywhere on your property to provide a sheltered area for students, employees, or the community to enjoy. With sun protection from harmful UV rays and skin cancer on everyone's mind, creating a shady place to relax will be appreciated.
3. Precipitation Protection. Spend more time outside without being subjected to the rain — say at your child's baseball game? Additionally, providing vehicle protection from rain and sleet is a great way to add value to your property and boost membership fees, attract new residents, or charge more for car parking. A cantilever shade structure works perfectly in both situations. Today's cantilever structures are attractive as well as functional and can add practical and aesthetic value to your property.
     
4. Add Architectural Aesthetics or Additional Branding. Making your space more visually interesting is easy with the use of products such as shade sails or any other architecturally-designed canopy. In these applications, the shade not serves a practical use but beautifies your outdoor environment. What's more, shade fabric and the framework come in a variety of colors to support your brand's identity or your team colors.
     
5. Be Compliant with Accreditation Standards. For childcare centers, head starts, and even some public agencies, accreditation standards require a certain amount of square footage to be shaded, either naturally through trees or through artificial shade. If natural shade is not an option in your area, a shade structure like a hip end shade may be the best route to meet these standards. Not only are their accreditation standards for humans, but did you know zoos and aquariums must accommodate shade guidelines for their animals to become accredited?

Limitation or disadvantages of canopy or tensile design structure:-

1. A disadvantage of canopy architecture which needs to be mentioned is that it is not always cost effective for very small constructions, as the same planning and engineering issues would be present. Canopy structures become more cost effective the bigger they are, and accordingly they offer economies of scale to a much greater extent than other construction materials.
2. Canopy structures are almost impervious to weathering and environmental damage, although of course they are not immune to vandalism or having heavy weights dropped on them.
3. Tensile canopy structures can be striking pieces of design which are both cost effective and efficient. They may not be right for your project, but they may well be worth investigating.