The carport was built under the existing trees, and beautiful new landscaping connects it to the site as well. Downlighting built into the ceiling of the carport is wired to a motion sensor which turns the lights on when the car approaches the carport or when the owner walks out of the front door of the house. Rather than pour a concrete slab, my client opted for a gravel floor, in order to keep the feeling casual. When there's no vehicle parked there, the carport can be used as a covered outdoor space.