With above-average temperatures predicted for this summer, New Yorkers are bracing for a scorcher. Air conditioning, for those fortunate enough to have it, drives up electricity bills and carbon emissions, exacerbating climate change, which is what is fueling the extreme heat to begin with. Shade in New York City, it must be said, is a hot commodity. For this reason, architects, urban planners, developers and environmentalists have been working on ways to temper heat and glare. Updated awningsAlthough window awnings took a hit with the advent of air conditioning in the 20th century, they are still prevalent in neighborhoods with one- and two-family homes.

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Persons: awnings, Jay LoIacono Organizations: Air, Acme Locations: New York City, Bronx