Depending on the style of house it may look out of place but can you put awnings on the exterior above your windows? This usually has the effect of blocking sun

Depending on the style of house it may look out of place but can you put awnings on the exterior above your windows? This usually has the effect of blocking sun when it's high in the sky and the hottest while still allowing the sun to hit the window when it's lower and cooler (morning, evening, winter months).