WE TRANSFORM SPACES INTO STORIES IN THE OPEN AIR

On 15 July, it will be one year since IASO presented its new corporate identity under the Better Outside concept. A change that was not born merely to update an image, but to express more clearly an evolution that was already part of the company: rigorous engineering that today is presented with more design, more sensitivity and a closer view of the outdoor experience.

Pergolas are a key element in outdoor spaces, especially in premium projects and in the hospitality sector, where they serve not only a practical purpose, but also an aesthetic one. That is why proper pergola maintenance is essential to ensure durability, safety and appearance over time.

Choosing between the different types of parasols is not merely an aesthetic matter. In architecture projects and hospitality spaces, solar control directly influences thermal comfort, energy consumption, material durability, and user experience.

In this article, we take an in-depth look at the main types of parasols in architecture and types of parasols in hospitality, explaining their technical characteristics, advantages, and recommended applications.

Knowing how to choose an umbrella is not just a matter of taste: it means deciding on size, opening mechanism, base, fabric, wind resistance, regulations and budget. The criteria vary considerably depending on whether you are a private user looking for shade for your terrace or a business that needs to equip the outdoor area of a hotel, restaurant, campsite or tourist complex. For this reason, in this article we explain step by step how to choose the right umbrella.