[Greenbuilding] Pergolas east/west or north/south

[John Salmen]

I use pretty fancy modelling software but it basically comes down to a 24” overhang allowing early and late sun to penetrate about 8’ in (at floor level). The rest depends on how much sun you want at what time of year and this also determines angles on the slatting.

 

Nice to hear your retiring – do they have mountains in central texas? 

 

From: Greenbuilding [mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org] On Behalf Of Dan Barry
Sent: January-26-13 10:44 AM
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Subject: [Greenbuilding] Pergolas east/west or north/south

 

Does anyone have a architectural url reference for pergolas and their design and princples? Its the only shade structure that can deal with the wind in my area.
I would like to be able to predict the amount of sun penetrating relative to size, height  orientation etc.  Yes, I have looked into Ramadas also.  

-- thanks
Dan Barry
retiring to a mountain in Central Texas

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