Bioclimatic pergola: creating a real outdoor living space
Adjustable slats, climate control, and year-round comfort – discover how a bioclimatic pergola transforms your terrace into a real living space.
With a bioclimatic pergola, eating al fresco during a downpour or enjoying an aperitif in full sunshine without being dazzled is no longer a dream – it’s everyday reality. Gone are the parasols that take off at the first gust of wind. In their place comes a sleek, intelligent structure that instantly adapts to the weather, turning your terrace into a flexible, climate-responsive living area you can enjoy all year round.
What is a bioclimatic pergola?
A bioclimatic pergola takes its name from its ability to respond to changing weather. Unlike fixed shelters, it works with the sun, wind and temperature to create a comfortable microclimate. Its hallmark is a roof made of adjustable slats, which effectively turns your outdoor space into a natural thermostat.
Adjustable slats: sun and airflow on demand
Usually made from aluminium, the slats pivot at precise angles to achieve ambience you are looking for. Closed completely, they block out sun; partially or fully open, they act like a “sun dimmer”, letting you adjust shade and brightness at will. This flexibility also ensures natural ventilation: as warm air rises, it escapes between the slats, creating a refreshing flow. This dual control of sunlight and ventilation is what gives the pergola its bioclimatic character.
Keeping the rain out
Rain management is one of a bioclimatic pergola’s key technical strengths. The system works through three complementary features: specially profiled slats that form mini-gutters, a slight pitch in the roof that channels water to the sides, and hidden internal gutters that carry rainfall down though the pillars. Even in wet weather, your outdoor room stays dry and usable.
How to create your outdoor living space
Several factors are essential if you want to turn your terrace into a genuine outdoor lounge. Orientation comes first: for instance, a pergola facing south-west will let you enjoy the last rays of the evening sun.
Furnishing is just as important. Outdoor sofas with generous cushions, a dining table for meals, ambient lighting to set the mood, and plants to breathe life into the space – together, these make your terrace feel like a seamless extension of your home. Flooring in tile, wood or paving slabs can reinforce that visual continuity.
The benefits of intelligent motorization
Motorisation makes a real difference to how you use your pergola. Many models can be controlled from a smartphone app, so you can adjust everything at the touch of a button, even when you’re not at home.
Linked to discreet weather sensors, the slats respond automatically to changing conditions – closing when it rains, tilting to create perfect shade in bright sun. This built-in intelligence means you enjoy the ideal setting without lifting a finger.
An investment in the future
Beyond day-to-day comfort, a bioclimatic pergola is a genuine investment. It boosts your property’s value by adding a new living space that withstands the elements with minimal upkeep. And it can even help reduce energy costs: in summer it limits overheating in adjoining rooms, reducing air-conditioning costs, and in winter it can create a beneficial greenhouse effect that naturally tempers the indoor climate.
The Evora range from Hespéride
Visit Hespéride’s Evora pergolas showcase this new approach to outdoor living. Available in several models and colours, they can be fitted with sliding polycarbonate doors, privacy curtains, mosquito nets or extra modules. All feature electrically operated adjustable slats controlled by remote or app, and their epoxy-coated aluminium frames deliver maximum weather resistance with minimal maintenance.
More than just sun protection, a bioclimatic pergola brings your home outdoors. It’s a sheltered, inviting space that you can enjoy all year round, while its durability and sustainability make it a perfect match for the Home Beauty philosophy – living well, responsibly, and happily, even in your garden.
