Fonte Nova Stadium to Feature Tensile Roofing From Birdair, Inc. Salvador, Brazil Venue to Host 2014 World Cup Matches Published: December 21, 2011 Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of…
…and Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, as well as the construction of the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador are now completed. Their new looks are ready to debut at the 2014…
…to meet the most demanding building codes and standards in subtropical regions such as Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. This includes the Miami-Dade County Building Code Compliance Office’s requirements…
…the entire roof steel and cable structure including the PTFE outer roof and liner membrane. The project involves building a new lower tier and retaining the upper tier with the…
…Salvador, Brazil The oval-shaped roof design complies with FIFA World Cup guidelines to provide cover for the stadium’s 50,000 spectators while meeting aesthetic, acoustic and environmental impact requirements. About Birdair:…
…of Cabot Corporation’s Nanogel aerogel sandwiched between two layers of structural PTFE fiberglass membrane. This creates an insulated, energy-efficient inner layer that maintains translucency and promotes natural daylighting. The fabric…
…energy-efficient roofing products like SHEERFILL, manufactured by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, continues to grow as a result of wider adoption of green building standards as well as updated energy code requirements….
…theater performances are all envisioned for the Amphitheater.” A Team Effort The Seaside Park and Community Arts Center was designed by Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel, Architects. The team also includes…
…be supplying technical advisors for the local construction for the membrane installation. The owners, Gran Carpa Catedral Corp., will supply the steel super structure. A Vision for a Tent Cathedral…
…of translucent Aerogel, a feather-light insulation layer also known as “frozen smoke” that enhances the material’s thermal performance. This insulating material, created using Cabot’s patented surface modification and fine-particle…
…PVC mesh also passes ASTM E84 fire testing, a standard test method for assessing the surface burning characteristics of building products, and meets numerous energy code standards, including those set…