Abstract: Automated shading devices for buildings including one or more shade panels, each with a first end attached to a dispenser, a drive mechanism mechanically connected to the dispenser and configured to cover or uncover a translucent panel with the one or more shade panels, and a control mechanism connected to the drive mechanism and configured to automatically cause the drive mechanism to cover or uncover the translucent panel in accordance with a predetermined schedule. The dispenser is held in tension upon the translucent panel via a telescoping arm. In some examples, the devices include a drive mechanism located proximate to the dispenser. In some further examples, the devices include a drive mechanism located near the base of the telescoping arm.