Parasoleil Recycled Content Panels

Written by Preston Koerner | August 10, 2009 | read more: Materials, Recycled

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.