CanopyCast Pro
CanopyCast Pro is a free online tool that helps landscape architects, developers, councils and government agencies plan and optimise both natural and built shade.
The tool helps users explore how trees and structures can increase shade and reduce UV exposure in projects for maximum protection. Users can test and optimise different design scenarios using a combination of trees, buildings, awnings and shade structures across different times of the day.
Effective shade planning helps create healthier public spaces. By considering shade and the tree canopy early in the design process, communities can benefit from reduced UV exposure and skin cancer risk, improved comfort and cooler, more liveable places to live, work and play.
Video tutorials
Tutorials are available to help:
- get started with CanopyCast Pro
- create map features
- adjust design parameters
- review analysis results.
More information
Read more about the background, research and development of CanopyCast Pro.