How Do You Design A Palapa?
A “palapa” is n outdoor, open-sided structure held up by one or more pole and topped by a thatched roof usually made of palm fronds over a wooden framework. The traditional palapa structure, originally from Africa, became especially popular in coastal Mexico over the last two thousand years and enjoys more recent popularity in restaurants, motels and homes in the United States. The palapa is easy to construct and has a functional design which keeps the rain outside while allowing cool air to circulate inside. Varous styles, sizes and materials of palapas are possible for your project. Survey the area you’re considering for a palapa project. Measure the installation space available with a tape measure and jot down the measurements in a notebook. Note variables such as light at different times of day, room for and around a palapa, existing structures and existing plants. Step back and examine the area for both physical and aesthetic fit. Use a camera to take pictures of the space for fut
