The "Technology Connections" youtube channel recently discussed awnings too. (And it had more or less the same message as this blog.)
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Not sure how its in US, but houses here in some parts of Europe have literally become completely plain white cubes to minimize building costs as much as possible. No more roof overhangs (which brings problems), no more awnings, no decorations, practically no balconies or varied designs. Just sets of suburban white cubes.