Key Considerations When Designing Garage Canopies

Building a garage canopy is a practical way to integrate solar into urban and commercial spaces. However, garage canopy projects introduce structural complexity that requires expertise to ensure smooth construction.

Instead of building from the ground up, the solar garage canopy must be engineered to sit on top of an existing or newly constructed parking structure. As a result, every column placement, connection, and load transfer directly impacts whether the structure can safely support the added demands.

Getting ahead of these design decisions early helps keep garage canopy projects on schedule, on budget, and built for long-term reliability.

In this eBook, our Canopy Project Architect, Patrick Lynch, breaks down the key considerations behind best-in-class garage canopies. Discover:

• Framing plans, reaction loads, and their impact on your project
• How to select the right connections and bracing for structural stability
• Water management and accessories available for your canopy design