Modular louvre
CADARN suits repeatable outdoor-room geometry where a modular louvre pathway can solve the footprint.
Portugal / Decision guide
Pergola, moving roof or architectural shade?
Portugal hospitality and residential projects can need a modular louvre room, a more bespoke moving roof, fixed or retractable coverage, or simply well-positioned shade. Start with the outdoor experience and exposure rather than the product name.
Destination-specific planning Manual project review Exact-system evidence only
Direct answer
The short version.
Use CADARN for modular louvre geometry, AUVENOR for adaptable architectural movement, FASGAR for roof-led cover, and KAVORA where shade, awnings, umbrellas or lighter retractable systems best fit the space.
Project decision
Separate the pathways before asking for pricing.
These comparisons are designed to narrow the project route. They do not replace local engineering, authority review or exact-system technical evidence.
Moving / roof architecture
AUVENOR and FASGAR suit projects where roof movement, continuous cover or more architectural integration leads.
Shade-led pathway
KAVORA suits pool, terrace and hospitality zones where solar control matters more than creating a full outdoor room.
Comparison matrix
Portugal outdoor-system routes
Coastal exposure, drainage, wind and local approvals still need project review.
| Factor | CADARN | AUVENOR / FASGAR | KAVORA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary logic | Modular louvre room | Moving / roof cover | Shade |
| Typical scale | Small / medium | Medium / large | Broad by family |
| Movement | Louvre rotation | System-specific | Awning / umbrella / retractable by family |
| Typical use | Residential / hospitality | Hospitality / commercial | Pool / terrace / guest zones |
Project brief
Information worth collecting before quotation.
01Mainland / island
02Site + use
03Footprint
04Wind + coastal exposure
05Sun orientation
06Drainage
07Power / controls
08Fixing condition
09Local installer
Frequently asked
Keep the destination and scope explicit.
Does Apollo recommend one system for every Portugal project?
No. The decision page is a shortlisting tool. Final suitability depends on the actual site, use, dimensions, exposure, selected system, available evidence and local project requirements.
Who handles local engineering, approvals and installation?
Apollo is supply-led. Local engineering, approvals, foundations, services, installation and other site works remain with the appointed local project team unless a written project scope expressly includes something different.
Is pricing calculated automatically from this guide?
No. Apollo uses a manual project-brief process so the selected system, quantities, destination, freight and project interfaces are reviewed before pricing.
Next step
Turn the shortlist into a destination-specific brief.
Send the site, dimensions, use, quantities, exposure information and known local requirements. Apollo can then review the relevant systems, evidence, freight and supply scope.