…to the naked eye actually arches up and out to the east or west. Four mega columns support the entire load of the structure, which is designed to withstand inclement…
…said James Thomas, Director of Construction, Birdair. “We’re proud of the fact that the installation challenge was met, with our crew installing all the structural steel before students and staff…
…and elegant designs because it requires less structural steel to support the structure. In addition, the membrane typically offers building owners reduced construction and maintenance costs compared to traditional building…
…structures are not only visually appealing but also environmentally sensitive and economically competitive. The low maintenance tensile structure is a cost-effective solution that requires less structural steel to support a…
…comfort and convenience to travelers. The lightweight membrane provides a cost-effective solution requiring less structural steel to support the roof or façade, enabling long spans of column-free space. In addition,…
…de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Stadiums, including Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. As the first world-class stadium to be built in the…
…steel on the facility. “Birdair has a long history in the design and construction of some of the most structurally complex and technically challenging stadium roof structures in the world,…
…durable building materials. Corrosive-resistant concrete, stainless steel hardware and high-quality glass will be used on the structure, in addition to Birdair’s PTFE membrane. PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene, is known by the…
…in aluminum extrusions and supported by a lightweight structure, creating inflated cushions. The cushions are filled with low-pressure air, providing thermal insulation and structural stability against wind and snow loads….
…United States,” said Hikaru Konno, President, Birdair. “Our new Los Angeles footprint builds on our existing west coast presence to accommodate those customers, while still maintaining close relationships along the…
…as a specialty contractor. Birdair has fabricated a number of tensile structures in the Indianapolis area, including Methodist Hospital and the RCA Dome (formerly the Hoosier Dome), a project in…
…light transmittance. Buildings’ editorial staff and facilities professionals selected TiO2 from thousands of product entries. Winning products were chosen based on a number of factors, including aesthetics, ease of use,…