I have a theory I would like to put forth: I can remember that my grandmother's house used to have canvas awnings. In the summer time she would open windows in the morning to allow cool air to circulate, then as the sun got hotter, the windows (on the sunny side at least) were closed and the window awnings provided shade. I also remember that in the fall, the awnings were usually taken down to allow for optimum use of the sun's warming powers. The point is that someone was home during the day to open windows, adjust awnings, take awnings down and in general have a reason to use them. As American women began to be home less often during the day due to work, and children were home less often due to increased diversions (driving, the mall, soccer, etc.) could it be that the awning just became a redundant element of the modern home? Nothing to do with cheap landlords, maintenance, style or anything else; they just simply are not needed because there is no one there to need them during the day. Just a thought. BTW I would like to thank Ken and Kathy Follet, Bryan Blundell, Rudy Christian, John Feugelso, and all of the presenters, volunteers, vendors, etc... who worked so hard to create and foster a forum that makes it possible for tradesman, architects, engineers and others to gather, discuss, learn and party in a climate of mutual respect and understanding. For those of you who have never attended an IPTW...it is well worth the investment of your time, and since many (most?) of you are architects, the money shouldn't be an issue. (I couldn't help myself) Mark