# Tree-Style Overhangs The Fractal Shade Simulates a Forest Canopy By Krzysztof Bielski | Published 2010-01-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shade-for-better-life References: [g-mark.org](http://www.g-mark.org/award/detail.html?id=35368&lang=en) & [losfee.jp](http://www.losfee.jp/) Awarded with a Good Design award in Japan, the [outdoor fractal shade overhang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senior-shelter) is a good investment if you're working toward living an even better, healthier life. Designed by LOSFEE Co. Ltd and Kiyohito Tamotsu, the "fractal shade for your better outdoor life" concept was inspired by nature, incorporating [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape), where each piece resembles the others, similar to leaves or the patterns of a tree branch. Made out of light aluminum, the overhang works like trees, offering some [natural light and ventilation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paviljong-rosendal), offering heat dissipation in hot urban spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fractal Shade Design:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate fractal patterns and shapes inspired by nature into their outdoor shading solutions. - **Nature-inspired Overhangs:** Growing demand for outdoor shade structures that mimic the benefits of trees, providing natural light, ventilation, and heat dissipation. - **Health-focused Outdoor Living:** Rising interest in investing in outdoor solutions that contribute to a better and healthier lifestyle. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Firms specializing in designing outdoor structures can explore incorporating fractal shade designs into their portfolio, offering clients nature-inspired solutions. - **Green Building and Construction:** Opportunity for companies in the construction industry to create eco-friendly and sustainable outdoor overhangs that provide natural heat dissipation and ventilation. - **Wellness and Lifestyle:** Companies catering to the wellness industry can promote and market outdoor living products that contribute to a healthier lifestyle, such as nature-inspired overhangs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Marine-Grade Sun Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shibumi-shade.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-design-studio.md) - [Expansive School Bamboo Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talaricheruvu-rural-school.md) - [Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-shelter.md) - [Floating Canopy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy.md) - [Large Outdoor Parasol Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-max.md) - [Outdoor Cantilevered Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novara.md)