…dramatic, eye-catching appeal to visitors. Fabric structures are not only visually appealing but are environmentally sensitive and economically competitive as well. Lightweight membrane provides a cost-effective solution because it requires…
…last five years and is even required in numerous states in order to comply with energy codes. Until lately, however, it has been feasible for only those offering more traditional…
…are not only visually appealing but are environmentally sensitive and economically competitive as well. Lightweight membrane provides a cost-effective solution because it requires less structural steel to support the roof…
…tested and successfully used in hurricane prone areas.” For all projects, the tensile structure’s design is analyzed under computer modeling to accurately determine the behavior of the structure when it…
…65 sports facilities globally, incorporating tensile architecture into a variety of single-sport and multi-purpose stadiums and arenas. Birdair combines breakthrough technologies with unparalleled experience to create structures that meet both…
Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at Build Boston 2008 Trade Show and Convention Visit Birdair at Booth #345 Published: September 17, 2008 Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span…
…incorporate three different types of tensile membrane in the overall roofing system; it’s exciting and innovative.” To date, Birdair has completed work on 65 sports facilities globally, incorporating tensile architecture…
…Corporation and Geiger Engineers. Tensotherm combines lightweight design flexibility with the insulative properties of Cabot Corporation’s Nanogel aerogel, a lightweight insulation layer that significantly enhances the material’s thermal performance while…
…as a highly durable, visually appealing addition to the campus. As part of the 2006 renovation, the “Super Tents,” which were previously used as a student service center, gained one-third…
…additionally offering protection from adverse weather conditions. PTFE coated woven fiberglass membrane is extremely durable and weather resistant. It is capable of withstanding temperatures from -100°F to +450°F, immune to…
…200 feet deep. The lightweight PTFE roof closes from two sides on glides. PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene, is a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane that is extremely durable, weather resistant and exceptionally…
…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,…