Post on 14-Dec-2015
Public display of Parasoleil in CA
Formosa Garden
1140 Formosa Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
32oz copper, with Lemon Drop pattern
Used as custom-sized shade, 3-canopy design
Steel support structure
Designed by Katherine Spitz Assoc.
Purchased by the city of West Hollywood
COPPERGreen Rating: A90+% recycled content (always)100% recyclableFire & Smoke rating: Class ANo VOC, AntimicrobialUSA madeNo maintenance, No toxic chemicals50+ year lifespanNatural patina protects environmentGreen Guide:
Use thinnest possibleUse strong supports
Options:Factory accelerating patinaBronze patina finish Verdigris
STANDARD THICKNESS SHADEThickness: .021”/16ozDimension:36”x 96”up to 144” (12’) long w/quantitySupport: 24”ocBest use: No touch, protected
Thickness: .042”/32ozDimension: 36”x 96”Support: 24”ocBest use: low touch, all weather Thickness: .063”/ 1/16”Dimension: 36”x 96” Support: 24”ocBest use: Residential, all weather
ALUMINUM (choice of powdercoat)Green Rating: A-30.9% recycle content locally harvested17.1% PC, 27.6% PI (at best)100% recyclableFire & Smoke rating: Class AUSA madeNo maintenance20+ year lifespanGreen Guide: Use strong supports
Thickness: 1/16”Dimension: 36” x 96”
48”x 96” to 144” for same $/sqftLargest size: 5x15 ft.
Support: 24”ocBest use: low touch, all weather
Thickness: 1/8”Dimension: 36” x 96”
48”x 96” to 144” Largest size: 5x15 ft.
Support: 36”ocBest use: protected use, all weather Thickness: 1/4”Dimension: 36” x 96”
48”x 96” to 144” Largest size: 5x15 ft.
Support: 96”ocBest use: All use, all weather
COMPOSITEGreen Rating: A
Fire & Smoke rating: Class AGreen Guard certifiedNo maintenanceNo toxic chemicals needed50+ year lifespanScratch, weather, fade resistGreen Guide: Not recyclable
Options:Black core onlySingle or double sidedChoices in gloss, texture, colorsOther thicknesses are possibleNote:Patterns must be simplified
1/8” radius to all corners1.5” pattern spacing
Not waterjet manufactured
Thickness: 1/4"Dimension: 5x10, 6x8, 6x12 ft
-quantity minimumsSupport: 24”ocBest use: all use, all weather
Thickness: 1/2"Dimension:5x10, 6x8, 6x12 ft
-quantity minimumsSupport: 48”ocBest use: all use, all weather
COR-TEN STEELGreen Rating: B
Fire & Smoke rating: Class A100% recyclable50+ year lifespanGreen Guide: designed to rust slower than typical steel; will stain surroundingsOptions:Raw or Rust-acceleratedNote:May not be waterjet manufactured
Thickness: 1/4"Dimension: 4x10 ftSupport: 60”ocBest use: exterior, dry climate Thickness: 1/2"Dimension: 4x10 ftSupport: 10 ft.Best use: exterior, dry climate
FSC HIGH-GRADE PLYWOODGreen rating: A+ (FSC, NAUF)
Fire & Smoke rating: Class CNote: Router manufactured- NO intricacyOptions: only finish raw, unsealedChoice of veneers (birch, oak, etc.) Thickness: 3/8" - (.5”, .75”, 1”)Dimension: 4x8 ftSupport: all 4 sides, 2 sides >.75”Best use: interior, low touchBest use: exterior, dry climate