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Pergolas & Outdoor Structures
Cedar, aluminum, louvered — rendered with true shadow patterns.
From freestanding cedar pergolas to motorized louvered roofs. We render the slat pitch, post detail, and golden-hour shadow play so clients can feel the space before you pour the footings.
Outdoor structures sell because the shadow play is right. Get the slat pitch wrong and the render says 'CAD'. We model the rafter spacing and let the sun do the rest.
Slat pitch and rafter spacing match your spec — shadows fall accordingly.
Post-to-beam joinery (steel plate, mortise, knife plate) shown at scale.
Motorized louver angle adjustable across the same scene.
Integrated downlights, heaters, and fans modeled — not pasted in post.
Structure types
Freestanding 4-Post
Island over lounge or dining — beam-and-rafter.
Attached Patio Cover
Ledger-mounted to house, fly rafters at outer edge.
Cantilevered
Two-post or wall-mounted with steel cantilever — modern statement.
Wrap-Around Loggia
Continuous covered walk along multiple façades.
Open-Air Trellis
Decorative, vine-grown — no full shade.
Sunken Patio Pergola
Below-grade lounge with integrated planters.
Roof systems
Cedar Slat (Fixed)
Classic warm wood, 2×6 or 2×8 at chosen spacing.
Ipe / Hardwood Slat
Premium dark hardwood, weather-grey option.
Painted Pine Trellis
White or color-matched architectural trim.
Louvered Aluminum (Motorized)
Struxure, Renson, Azenco — open/close on cue.
Retractable Fabric Top
ShadeFX, Corradi — linen or sail cloth canopy.
Side-Sliding Fabric Walls
Tracks raise sheer fabric on the perimeter.
Glass Roof on Steel
Tempered + low-iron — sunroom feel without enclosure.
Solid Roof + Skylights
Composite roof with shaped openings for sun.
Integrated features
Cove + Downlights
Warm linear cove + recessed downs — dusk hero.
Ceiling Fans
Outdoor-rated low-profile units, multiple options.
Infrared Heaters
Bromic, Schwank — flush ceiling or wall.
Speakers + Wi-Fi
Sonos outdoor, mesh nodes — placement marked.
Misting System
Hidden line at rafter — Southwest spec.
Privacy Screens
Wood slat, woven cane, or steel mesh side panels.
Climbing Vines
Wisteria, jasmine, grape — rendered seasonally.
This is a snapshot of the pergolas & outdoor structures library, not the full catalog. If your spec isn't listed — brand, SKU, finish, or a one-off custom detail — send it during intake or message us and we'll match it 1:1.
Common questions
About pergolas & outdoor structures renders
Can you render the same pergola open and closed?+
Will the shadow pattern actually match my latitude?+
Do you render the structure into an existing yard photo?+
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