…Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has completed its work on the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. Birdair engineered,…
Birdair, Inc. Awarded Red Bull Arena Contract New Soccer Stadium to Receive State-of-the-Art Roof and Cladding Systems Published: February 17, 2009 Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span…
…seasonal cable net tensile structure. The 2,560 sq.ft. stainless-steel structure, which will feature 122 identical panels of removable PVC mesh fabric membrane staggered in selected positions, will be installed at…
Birdair, Inc. Launches AIA CES Course on The Continuing Architect “Defying Gravity With Tensile Architecture” Offered in New Online Format Published: June 01, 2010 Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor…
Striking Birdair Roof atop Sharm el Sheikh International Airport breaks new architectural ground in Middle East Published: September 25, 2007 Sharm el Sheikh International Airport, situated along the southern tip…
…Additionally, the façade will feature a single ETFE skin supported by a cable net system. The design requires approximately 135,000 square feet of triple-layered ETFE pillows and air inflation system…
…will sit on massive concrete bases, each of which will be supported by 20 piles driven 150 to 200 feet deep. The lightweight PTFE roof will close from two sides,…
A Contest of Wills: The Georgia Dome’s Fabric Membrane Roof vs. 100-mph Tornado Winds Another Birdair Structure Sustains Only Minor Damage from Brutal Weather Published: April 17, 2008 As the…
…millimeter aerogel insulation layer that is expected to save the university over $10,000 in energy costs annually. The facility re-opened on October 6, 2015 with a rededication ceremony, and the…
…is also surprisingly lightweight. Comprised of 95% air, aerogel is the world’s lightest solid material, making Cabot Corporation’s aerogel a perfect fit for lightweight PTFE fiberglass fabric membrane. Together, this…
…at just 1% the weight of glass, ETFE seems tailor-made for almost any dramatic, translucent facade a designer can dream of. The material’s light weight also makes it a favorite…
…owners reduced construction and maintenance costs compared to traditional building materials. It also adds to energy cost savings as well. PTFE fiberglass is Energy Star and Cool Roof Rating Council…