In the desert metropolis of Dubai, where the summer is one long heat wave, shade is precious as people seek refuge from the sun’s scorching rays. Enter Italian architect and designer Carlo Ratti’s ...

On a blustery Sunday morning, Del and Stacie Snyder struggle on the beach at Bean Point. Their old-fashioned canopy flutters in the breeze as they try to stake four poles in loose sand. As soon as ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Outdoor events are unpredictable—scorching sun, sudden rain, and constant competition for ...