Carport

A carport is a structure that offers limited protection to vehicles, primarily cars, from the elements. The structure can either be freestanding or attached to a wall. Unlike most structures, a carport does not have four walls, and is mostly commonly found with only two walls. Carports offer less protection than garages but allow for more ventilation. The term carport was coined by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, when he began using the carport in some his home designs. Wright described the carport as a cheap and effective device for the protection of a car.