…proved to be a more economical roofing option than many other conventional roofing materials, having exceeded its lifecycle by five years and having required only minimal maintenance during that time….
…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…
…the membrane to self-cleanse utilizing natural resources, such as sunlight and natural rain water,” continues Dalain. “This makes TiO2-coated PTFE the best choice for long life structures, as there is…
…site’s swamp-like soil (the area was previously a coal ash dump for Manhattan), it was essential to identify an exceptionally lightweight roofing solution. Starting in 2004, the USTA conducted four…
…an essential aesthetic and functional component of the athletic facility. Shaped like a large undulating bicycle wheel, the roof will feature 340,000 square feet of translucent PVC mesh liner, creating…
Birdair Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement in Facades at 75th Annual IFAI International Achievement Awards Birdair sister companies Taiyo Europe and MakMax Australia also received awards. Birdair, Inc., the world’s…
…such as design assistance, budgeting, construction methodologies and project scheduling, Birdair provides design-build solutions in all aspects of project design, engineering, installation and maintenance. The company offers a selection of…
…shoppers comfortable while still allowing ample natural light into the space. The new polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fiberglass membrane roofing system, conical in structure with a flying mast design suspended by cables,…
…since its inception. Founded in 1957 by engineer Walter Bird, Birdair constructed the first permanent membrane structure in 1973, and developed an entirely new industry of tensile architectural fabric structures….
…in Cape Town, Durban Stadium in Durban and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. As roofing sub-contractor, Birdair will play a vital role in the construction of the three…
…functionality, versatility and reduced maintenance requirements. “The unparalleled combination of visual appeal, formability and functionality offered by fabric membrane roofing lends to innovative architectural design unlike any other material,” says…
…will take part in the fourth annual Arc-US conference, November 6–9, in Marina del Rey, CA. As an annual business-networking function, Arc-US plays host to North America’s largest architectural practices,…