Planning focus
Define shade/weather goal, width/projection concept, appearance, pedestrian/vehicle relationship and material.
Budget drivers
Collect façade information, approval requirements and multiple contractor proposals.
Operations and lifecycle
Budget engineering, permits, removal, access, lighting/graphics where needed and future maintenance.
Safety and code boundary
Obtain professional structural and code review before fabrication.
Educational planning only. Actual construction, code compliance, regulated systems, hazardous materials and safety-critical work require qualified professionals and current local requirements.