Alumil’s GLM Outdoor Structures bring architectural-grade engineering, long-term durability and elegant design to outdoor spaces in both residential and commercial settings. These systems go far beyond simple shading; they create flexible, weather-protected, high-performance environments that extend the way homes, hotels, restaurants and leisure venues use outdoor areas. Designed for challenging climates and demanding applications, GLM systems combine strong aluminium construction with advanced water management, automation, integrated lighting and a refined aesthetic that fits effortlessly into contemporary design.
Whether the requirement is a bioclimatic pergola for year-round comfort, a fixed waterproof canopy, an angled architectural feature, a robust carport or a minimal glass entrance canopy, the GLM range offers solutions engineered with the same precision and quality found in Alumil’s façade and window systems. Premium aluminium pergolas, carports and canopies engineered for modern outdoor living
BIOCLIMATIC PERGOLAS
A bioclimatic pergola is an advanced outdoor structure with an adjustable louvred roof that lets you control sunlight, airflow and protection from the weather, turning terraces and gardens into year-round living spaces. The roof blades open, close or tilt to provide shade, ventilation or complete rain protection, with integrated drainage for reliability even in heavy downpours. Modern systems also support automation, reacting to wind or rain with smart sensors, and can be enhanced with LED lighting, heating, sliding glass, blinds and other comfort elements. Made from durable, low-maintenance aluminium, a bioclimatic pergola is both a design feature and an energy-efficient way to create a comfortable outdoor room that adapts to changing conditions.
Santorini PG160P
Luxury Bioclimatic Pergola for Large Structures
The Santorini PG160P is a premium bioclimatic pergola designed for substantial outdoor structures up to 50 m² in a single frame. With a highly rigid aluminium construction and a minimalist aesthetic, it delivers controlled shading, exceptional weather resistance and impressive wind and snow load capability, making it ideal for hotels, restaurants, commercial outdoor areas and luxury home terraces.
A fully engineered waterproofing system manages rainwater from the louvers down through concealed drainage channels within the columns, preventing overflow even during intense rainfall. Users can choose between Classic and Max louvers—Classic for refined shading and timeless design, Max for wide openings, enhanced water management and high-load environments.
With an extensive colour palette, optional pre-anodisation for coastal conditions and wood-effect finishes that convincingly replicate timber, the Santorini PG160P delivers long-term durability with high-end architectural styling.
Alumil Mykonos PG120P
Minimalism with Exceptional Build Quality
Mykonos PG120P is a bioclimatic pergola designed around clean architectural lines and outstanding construction quality. It delivers generous single-frame spans up to 28m², making it ideal for residential gardens, terraces and poolside spaces where a refined, minimalist structure is required. Despite its elegant appearance, the system is engineered for high durability and can extend to large surface areas thanks to its robust frame, precise louvre mechanics and carefully integrated drainage technology that manages heavy rainfall without overflow.
The Mykonos model offers extensive design flexibility, including classic or Max louvre options depending on the level of shading and weather protection desired. Classic louvres provide soft, uniform shading with a contemporary aesthetic, while Max louvres offer greater structural rigidity and wide louvre openings suited to exposed locations or regions with high rainfall. The hidden rotation mechanism delivers silent, effortless operation, and the modular profile design allows easy installation and the ability to create more complex structures where needed. With a broad colour palette—including wood-effect finishes and pre-anodised options for coastal areas—Mykonos PG120P adapts beautifully to any outdoor setting.
Alumil Ithaca PG115P
Lightweight, Practical and Perfectly Balanced
Ithaca PG115P is a more streamlined bioclimatic pergola designed around simplicity, lightness and ease of installation while still offering the same essential performance found across the GLM range. Its slim structure supports single-frame spans up to 20m² and can be extended by combining multiple pergolas side by side, making it particularly well suited to balconies, terraces and smaller outdoor areas where a compact footprint is required. Despite its understated form, Ithaca delivers full waterproofing, effective drainage and dependable shading performance through its integrated top-to-base water management system.
The system offers classic shading louvres and features the same high-quality concealed rotation mechanism used in larger models, ensuring silent movement and long-term reliability. Ithaca PG115P is designed for homeowners or businesses seeking a cost-effective bioclimatic solution without sacrificing aesthetic quality. Slim profiles, clean lines and a wide colour choice—including coastal-grade pre-anodising—allow the pergola to blend naturally into residential and commercial architecture while transforming outdoor areas into more comfortable, usable spaces.
The GLM bioclimatic pergolas can be enhanced with a full suite of integrated upgrades that elevate comfort, usability and architectural refinement. Options include retractable glass roofs for overhead protection, guillotine glass systems in G120D and G160D for seamless vertical enclosure, and sliding glass panels or ZIP screens that provide year-round shelter while maintaining visibility and airflow. Barcode louvers introduce a design-led shading solution with controlled transparency, while the MF6500 slim aluminium folding doors create flexible transitions between indoor and outdoor areas.
These systems can be combined with automation packages, including weather sensors, temperature controls and app-based operation, allowing the structure to respond intelligently to changing conditions. LED lighting is also available, discreetly built into beams or louvres to deliver ambient or task lighting without visible fixtures. Together, these enhancements transform a pergola from a shading structure into a fully adaptable outdoor room, suitable for both residential and high-end commercial environments.
Pergolas, Shading Systems, Carports and Canopies By Alumil
Alumil’s shading systems, carports and canopies extend the same engineering quality found in its windows and doors into practical outdoor solutions. The shading range offers fixed or adjustable designs in aluminium and Woodalux®, creating elegant, low-maintenance options for terraces, balconies and façade features. Alumil carports provide a robust, long-lasting alternative to traditional garages, with integrated drainage, optional photovoltaic roofing and customisable finishes for one or two vehicles. The canopy systems deliver minimalist rain protection with slim brackets or glass structures, ideal for entrances, patios and commercial applications. Together, these products enhance outdoor spaces with durable construction, clean aesthetics and reliable all-weather performance.
Kos PG120F – Fixed Waterproof Pergola
Kos PG120F is a fully waterproof fixed pergola engineered for permanent protection from sun and rain. Its structural design incorporates advanced drainage channels that efficiently move water away from the surface, ensuring comfort and usability in all weather conditions. This makes it ideal for outdoor dining areas, residential terraces, covered walkways and shaded commercial seating.
The system supports a wide range of infill options—shading fabrics, polycarbonate, reed panels and decorative cladding—to tailor the appearance and level of solar control. The hidden louver rotation mechanism ensures silent, reliable operation, while the clean, minimalist lines suit both modern residential and hospitality projects.
Kos PG120F offers a cost-to-performance ratio that makes it one of the most adaptable outdoor shelter solutions in the GLM portfolio.
Creta PG120F – Angled Pergola
The Creta PG120F angled pergola introduces a unique architectural feature to the outdoor living range. Designed to allow triangular or trapezoidal configurations, it enables creative solutions for irregular or design-led spaces where traditional rectangular pergolas are unsuitable. Special engineered fittings secure transoms at precise angles, ensuring structural stability and quick, accurate assembly.
Creta’s minimal design, concealed fixing points and choice of aluminium or Woodalux® louvers contribute to a refined aesthetic while maintaining excellent durability. It is widely used in boutique hotels, luxury villas and bespoke landscaping projects where visual differentiation is part of the brief.
Carport Systems
GLM’s aluminium carport range provides a robust, maintenance-free alternative to traditional garage structures. Available in single and double formats, the carports meet demanding structural criteria with snow load capacities up to 170 kg/m², making them suitable across diverse European climates.
The roof structure can integrate photovoltaic (PV) panels as standard, turning the carport into an energy-generating asset. Alternatively, aluminium sheets or polycarbonate panels can be specified. Optional features such as LED lighting, aluminium ceilings, fabric inserts and vertical parapets enhance both appearance and functionality.
Front posts can be offset by 0.7–1.0m to improve vehicle manoeuvrability, while the drainage system is based on the same engineered principle used in the bioclimatic pergolas. For residential driveways, hospitality venues and commercial parking, GLM carports combine performance, sustainability and architectural presence.
Aluminium Canopy
The GLM Aluminium Canopy provides elegant weather protection for windows, doors and façade openings. Its innovative support system eliminates the need for struts; instead, two reinforced aluminium bars fixed to the wall support pre-assembled shading frames that slide into place for quick installation.
With maximum dimensions of 1.6 × 1.6 m, the canopy offers a compact but highly durable shading solution. Options include aluminium slats or Woodalux® louvers for a warm, timber-inspired look without the upkeep. This canopy is particularly suited to high-rise applications, windows, entrances and commercial façades where clean lines and minimal detailing are preferred.
Glass Canopy Systems
The GLM Glass Canopy range offers a minimalistic, structural-glass solution that delivers rain protection while maintaining full natural light and a clean, contemporary appearance. Suitable for entrances, shopfronts, retail units and residential doorways, these self-supporting canopies enable projections up to 1.5 metres depending on the model.
With three base systems—M8550, M8554 and M8555—the range accommodates different glass thicknesses, projection depths and design requirements. These canopies can incorporate LED lighting or decorative glass elements such as coloured panels or etched logos, making them ideal for projects requiring both function and brand expression.
Why Choose GLM Outdoor Structures?
GLM Outdoor Structures are engineered for environments that require durability, architectural quality and long-term performance. The systems use marine-grade aluminium, precision hardware, advanced waterproofing and refined visual design. Whether specified for a hotel terrace, a restaurant canopy, a private garden or a commercial walkway, they offer lasting stability, strong weather resistance and a premium aesthetic.
Together, these systems turn a standard pergola into a fully engineered outdoor living environment — one that adapts to light, weather and seasonal use, offering the closest experience to a true indoor-outdoor room. The result is a premium, customisable structure that works for homes, hospitality and commercial spaces alike.
For Manufacturers
Manufacturers gain access to a premium outdoor living portfolio built on high structural stability, simple modular design and well-documented assembly. The systems use familiar aluminium fabrication principles, with pre-engineered drainage, accessories and optional automation packages that streamline production. With growing demand for bioclimatic pergolas and outdoor living solutions, GLM offers a differentiated, high-value product range.
For Installers & Showrooms
Installers benefit from quick assembly, adjustable components, concealed fixings and detailed installation guides. Showrooms gain a visually impressive product that attracts high-value outdoor living enquiries, particularly from customers seeking alternatives to timber pergolas, traditional carports or lightweight canopy kits. With options ranging from bioclimatic pergolas to glass canopies, installers can target multiple applications with one consistent brand.
For Homeowners
Homeowners choosing GLM outdoor systems gain year-round usability, better protection from weather and a premium architectural aesthetic seldom found in conventional pergola or canopy systems. Features such as silent louver rotation, integrated lighting, automation, glass walls and PV-ready carports make GLM structures a strong investment that enhances comfort, increases property value and supports modern outdoor living lifestyles.
For Architects & Designers
Architects value GLM structures for their flexible typologies, large spans, consistent sightlines and high structural integrity. With options for angled geometries, retracting roofs, guillotine glass walls and concealed drainage, the systems support creative freedom without compromising performance. The minimal design language and broad finish options—including Woodalux® and anodised surfaces—align well with contemporary residential, hospitality and commercial architecture.
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