…steel cable architecture in commercial and retail applications. Further, Galerías Cuernavaca highlights Birdair’s unparalleled adaptability, working with architects and general contractors to show that lightweight tensile architecture can be an…
…28, 2014 The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup is the king of soccer competitions, so it’s only appropriate that three of the 2014 venues will be crowned…
…wind issue isn’t different when considering other building materials; they all must be engineered to meet the codes. The message is that fabric is a viable material that has been…
…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…
…system that can deliver high solar reflectance and high thermal emittance, enhance roof durability and reduce both building cooling loads and the heat island effect. The CRRC, a private nonprofit…
…suited for this application,” said Nic Goldsmith, Senior Principal of FTL Design & Engineering Studio. “Our design approach combined the inherent stability of two pairs of leaning arches defining smaller…
…membrane roof by Birdair. Set to be completed in summer of 2015, the membrane will span over approximately 423,000 square feet of surface area, and the land area covered below…
…options. “This product greatly expands the utility of tensile membrane as a building material, making it an appropriate material for climates and building applications where it was previously not…
…that seeks to build responsive structures that contain spaces which inspire; and Two Trees Management Company, a Brooklyn-based, family owned real estate development firm that has owned, managed and developed…
…the ideal film to use for the project. TensoSky ETFE film is considered the material of choice for traditional skylight systems and can be applied in single–, double– or triple–layered…
…new community development that aims to bring a mix of year-round entertainment, new businesses and publicly accessible open space along the western portion of Coney Island’s famous Riegelmann Boardwalk. The…