Boulder, Colorado-based Parasoleil makes these panels from a variety of so called green materials, such as FSC-certified wood, aluminum, and steel. The copper panels, in particular, are interesting. Using 90-95% recycled content copper, these panels are made in a zero waste process that uses efficient waterjet manufacturing. And they're 100% recyclable, too. I've shown a variety of panels in this article, as well as a playful powder-coated application (above) and steel and copper patinas images (below).
The panels can be used for almost anything imaginable. Shade, canopies, fences, ceilings, surfaces, cladding, architectural light/shade, partitions, cabinet door material, you name it. How would you use them?
[+] The Art of Shade – Parasoleil.
Photo credits: Living Green Design Solutions + Parasoleil.
Very cool, but watch out, I bet those would get stolen. The price of copper has gone up so much within the last few years, those would be a bit pricy and anyone who wanted a quick buck could rip them off.
-Tyler
love these as an alternative to timber garden walls – great art