Toronto pedestrians protected by 'Urban Umbrella' during construction
Friday, October 26, 2012 - 09:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Forget that traditional post-no-bills plywood scaffolding familiar to pedestrians in every growing city. Great Gulf and Ryerson University are providing safety with grand style at their construction sites. The developer and university are working with New York-based Urban Umbrella to cover sidewalks with gracefully arching steel frames and translucent panels, adding a chic design element to an essential safety function.