The patio that disappears into its own glass after dark
Do not let one good July afternoon approve a permanent object.
This is the annual vote. The same proposed screen, awning, pergola, move or planting change is held fixed while the engine re-runs the property in winter, spring, summer and autumn.
The hour is intentionally held constant. This isolates seasonal geometry instead of letting a different clock time flatter the proposal.
The year, in one line
Everything below is about a change. Before that, it is worth knowing what the place already does — the hours it is open, month by month, on one page you can put on a fridge.
Before a permanent change gets to win
Make January, April, July and October vote on it.
These are the exact same proposed objects re-run through the engine in four seasons. A summer fix that steals winter sun cannot hide inside one July score.
| Change | Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct | Average | Year verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two 8.2 ft parasols instead of one The same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year. | -4 41→37 | +0 100→100 | +13 87→100 | +0 100→100 | +2 | weak |
| A 9.8 ft umbrella The same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year. | -4 41→37 | +0 100→100 | +13 87→100 | +0 100→100 | +2 | weak |
| Move the table 6.6 ft east The same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year. | -2 41→39 | +0 100→100 | +2 87→89 | +0 100→100 | +0 | weak |
| Change Bright wall lantern to a warmer lamp The same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year. | +0 41→41 | +0 100→100 | +0 87→87 | +0 100→100 | +0 | weak |
| Shield Kitchen through glass The same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year. | +0 41→41 | +0 100→100 | +0 87→87 | +0 100→100 | +0 | weak |
| A second seat 19.7 ft east The same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year. | -4 41→37 | +0 100→100 | +1 87→88 | +0 100→100 | -1 | weak |
What changes by season
January: unknown 41 → unknown 37; after the change the controlling issue is what it feels like; direct-sun reading +0.
April: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
July: unknown 87 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
October: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
January: unknown 41 → unknown 37; after the change the controlling issue is what it feels like; direct-sun reading +0.
April: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading -93.
July: unknown 87 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading -93.
October: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
January: unknown 41 → unknown 39; after the change the controlling issue is what it feels like; direct-sun reading +0.
April: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
July: unknown 87 → unknown 89; after the change the controlling issue is what it feels like; direct-sun reading +0.
October: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
January: unknown 41 → unknown 41; after the change the controlling issue is what it feels like; direct-sun reading +0.
April: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
July: unknown 87 → unknown 87; after the change the controlling issue is what it feels like; direct-sun reading +0.
October: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
January: unknown 41 → unknown 41; after the change the controlling issue is what it feels like; direct-sun reading +0.
April: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
July: unknown 87 → unknown 87; after the change the controlling issue is what it feels like; direct-sun reading +0.
October: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
January: unknown 41 → unknown 37; after the change the controlling issue is what it feels like; direct-sun reading +0.
April: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
July: unknown 87 → unknown 88; after the change the controlling issue is what it feels like; direct-sun reading +0.
October: unknown 100 → unknown 100; no controlling failure remains; direct-sun reading +0.
Annual shortlist
6 exact proposals re-testedTwo 8.2 ft parasols instead of one
weakThe same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year.
Best seasonal delta +13; worst -4; four-season average +2.
A 9.8 ft umbrella
weakThe same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year.
Best seasonal delta +13; worst -4; four-season average +2.
Move the table 6.6 ft east
weakThe same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year.
Best seasonal delta +2; worst -2; four-season average +0.
Change Bright wall lantern to a warmer lamp
weakThe same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year.
Best seasonal delta +0; worst +0; four-season average +0.
Shield Kitchen through glass
weakThe same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year.
Best seasonal delta +0; worst +0; four-season average +0.
A second seat 19.7 ft east
weakThe same built change does not produce a dependable improvement across the year.
Best seasonal delta +1; worst -4; four-season average -1.