Mellos quote below seems realistic and why not design the top edge to have a very nice overlay across the exposed patio's. Nice but nothing rediculous, that everyone tries to out do. Just simple glass in metal etc. I would think the people on the top floor would love to be on the balcony as a remarkable suset was turning into a brief shower, and not yelling "shit here we go again, why the %#@* did we get this top floor unit".
Coldrsx mentioned the balcony above gives some coverage, but what about the top floor, it many times has nothing. Here in TX you will fry your plants during the midday summer hrs. Don't forget about pets also. I have noticed many of Austins new residential towers may be actually unsafe in this respect.
Jam thanks for the invite, I'm looking forward to seeing have to say about this.
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Originally Posted by mello
What about special windows that can be darkened to block out the sun. Awnings are very unsightly IMO.
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