Self-supporting shade: the cool solution for towns and businesses

At a time when climate change is a matter of collective concern, municipalities and professionals alike are faced with new landscaping challenges. In the category of street furniture,self-supporting shade offers an ideal solution for creating islands of coolness and reintroducing vegetation into the city.

Shade or self-supporting pergola: what's in it for local authorities and businesses?

It’s no longer the time for concrete, but rather the time to revegetate public spaces and combat urban heat islands. Everyone involved in development is aware of this, from urban planners and local authorities to design offices and private companies.

With this in mind, theinstallation of a self-supporting shade structure has a triple benefit: to create a cool zone, to revegetate the space and to recreate social links. Opting for durable, environmentally-friendly wooden structures and installing plants adapted to the climate also helps to reduce the carbon footprint of cities and societies.

In terms of image, the choice of a planted pergola is also positive, as it demonstrates the sponsor’s commitment to an eco-responsible and resilient approach.

How and why install urban shading systems?

For optimum results, theinstallation of a freestanding pergola should be entrusted to professionals. It’s not simply a matter of erecting a structure, but above all of making the most of the environment and existing elements. Functionality, aesthetics and durability are also parameters to be considered.

In concrete terms, urban pergolas and shades meet a number of needs:

Creating islands of coolness in the city

Protect vulnerable populations (children, senior citizens, pregnant women, sick or convalescing people, etc.).

Combating the effects of heat peaks

Provide spaces for socializing and sharing (tables and benches, shared vegetable garden, etc.).

Creating a pleasant, shaded break area for employees at a facility

Make the most of a vacant space to provide shade, coolness and humidity...

What concrete solution does Polymobyl propose for creating a shaded area in the city?

A committed and innovative player in sustainable development, Polymobyl relies on eco-responsible methods coupled with comprehensive support. Since 1986, our expertise has been based on the joint work of our design office and manufacturing workshop, both based near Lyon.

Our catalog of street furniture is our best showcase. The CUB self-supporting planted pergola is an excellent example. With its curved lines and elegant blend of wood and metal, it is equally at home in a reception area or public square. The structure incorporates benches for users to rest on, sheltered by vegetation that climbs the length of the support and the overhang serving as a roof.

To suit your needs, the CUB shade can be laser-cut and tinted to your specifications. It can even be fitted with USB or wireless induction chargers.

To find out more about our products and services, contact Polymobyl.

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