…First opened in 1983, 1,800 people use the facility each day. Current daily facility users range from Olympic caliber athletes to community members. A renewed Talisman Centre will help provide…
…a beautiful new complex complemented by 17 inverted PTFE membrane cone-structure canopies by Birdair. San Diego Airport’s consolidated Rental Car Center, set to open in 2016, will house leading national…
…order to host some of the world’s most anticipated events, world-class stadiums require expertise in design and use of top-of-the-line products. With more than five decades of experience, Birdair is…
…of 89, in his native Germany on March 9, 2015. Otto pioneered the use of modern, lightweight, tent-like structures. In 1958, he founded the first of several institutions that were…
…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…
…is one of the most heavily visited multi-use sport facilities in North America. First opened in 1983, between 4,000 to 5,000 people use the facility each day. Current daily facility…
…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,…
…among general contractors who can use significantly less steel and foundation materials for support. To date, there are nearly 60 significant structures in the world that feature ETFE, and plenty…
…Birdair’s founder, Walter Bird, saw the potential for PTFE fiberglass to be used in architecture and was the first to adapt it for use as a roofing material. In 1973,…
…class products. The project team chose all three innovative membranes for a variety of reasons, including aesthetics, performance and sustainability. Specifically, extreme temperatures in the Middle East require the use…
…on the prep work. A standout feature of the project includes the use of helicopter lifts to place the massive roof panels. Scheduled for June 2025, these carefully coordinated lifts…
…and operators, the site details the overall benefits of tensile architectural systems for use in a variety of markets. “For more than half a century, Birdair has worked collaboratively with…