A look at design innovation and practice in different scenarios.
Residential
Bruce and Denise dreamed of savoring their Pearland, TX backyard, yet the relentless Texas sun and gusty winds stood in the way. Their outdated patio umbrella proved futile...
Tracee and Daniel were eager to create a custom outdoor living space in their backyard. Their home backs up to open canals, which created a strong wind tunnel and attracted large numbers of mosquitoes...
Keith had recently moved into his new home in Kingwood and quickly realized his backyard lacked a practical poolside pergola. He was searching for poolside pergola ideas that blend sleek design with functionality...
Commercial
Café ZunZun wanted to make better use of their outdoor patio space, but their previous setup using umbrellas didn’t offer reliable coverage or comfort. They dream of creating a more pleasant space for customers to work, relax, or enjoy coffee...
Alana's backyard retreat was once a “gathering - challenged space”. Extreme sun exposure made midday gatherings unbearable, lack of proper shelter led to rain - ruined events...
Sharon wanted to make better use of her backyard, but the space was completely open and lacked shade. When hosting friends and family, there wasn’t a comfortable spot to relax without being exposed to the heat...
Wolfe’s rooftop was a “potential - rich but problem - filled space” before his rooftop renovation. Scorching sun made daytime gatherings unbearabl...
Mark’s home backs up to a peaceful lake, offering beautiful views but very little shade. His wooden deck got too hot to use during the afternoons...
Qandil's backyard boasted a sprawling, lush lawn—with backyard oasis potential. But sun scorch and rain storms dashed his dream of “outdoor relaxation”—he lacked an outdoor structure with roof...
Woodlands Mall’s outdoor lawn was a “bustling yet flawed space”—shoppers loved gathering here to relax and watch big - screen movies, but the lack of outdoor shade turned it into a “sun - trap” on hot days and a “rainy mess” when storms hit...
Steve had an old wooden pergola that no longer served its purpose. It offered no protection during rain, letting water soak his outdoor furniture and making the space unusable during storms...
King Palace Banquet’s entrance was a missed opportunity—exposed, uninviting, and useless in bad weather. Guests arriving early had nowhere to wait comfortably—no shade in sun, no shelter in rain...
Danny's back patio, once an underused and weather - vulnerable space, faced issues of extreme sun exposure, rain damage, and a lack of comfort. The open - air setting failed to complement the luxury lakeside home...
Buffet Star’s patio, once a weather - plagued and underutilized space, faced multiple challenges. Extreme sun exposure made it uncomfortable for diners, while rain and wind disrupted setups, leading to lost revenue from outdoor dining...
Dyson’s backyard rest area, once a sun - scorched and rain - vulnerable space, faced issues of extreme heat exposure, rain damage, and a lack of privacy and nighttime usability...
Santos’ backyard was a “potential - rich but underused space.” Extreme sun made midday hangs unbearable, rain turned the area into a “muddy mess” for days, and the lack of a private...
Gacia’s backyard cooking area was stuck in “problem purgatory”—blistering sun ruined meals, rain canceled cookouts, and the space lacked “dream kitchen” charm...
