From simple awnings, roller shades, canopies, and pergolas to high-tech films and large-scale architectural features such as outriggers, vertical blades, brise soleil, and mechanized systems that maximize efficiency by adjusting to the sun’s intensity.Bar grilles, airfoils, and custom designs in perforated metal are popular styles for building facades. Materials include metal and extruded aluminum with finishes available in Kynar paint, powder coat, baked enamel, and anodized metal.