…of 2012’s Hurricane Sandy—is poised to become a catalyst for the area’s rebirth. “This is a shining example of adaptive reuse of a really wonderful structure,” says Nic Goldsmith, Senior…
…PVC mesh also passes ASTM E84 fire testing, a standard test method for assessing the surface burning characteristics of building products, and meets numerous energy code standards, including those set…
… The translucent Aerogel layer in Tensotherm, produced by Cabot’s manufacturing facility in Frankfurt, Germany, is cold formed and sandwiched between two layers of Birdair fabric membrane to enhance…
…resistant and meets numerous energy code standards, including those set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Download PDF Version: BIR_GranCarpaCatedral_Press release_Final 1-21-15.pdf Gran Carpa…
…meets numerous energy code standards, including those set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Why Tensile Architecture? Birdair’s expertise in the construction of tensile…
…energy-efficient roofing products like SHEERFILL, manufactured by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, continues to grow as a result of wider adoption of green building standards as well as updated energy code requirements….
…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…
…Building Code (FBC) requirements. “It was challenging to install the structural steel with a spiraling ridge and multi–angular purlins while receiving deliveries of structural steel during the winter holiday break,”…
…achieve LEED Silver certification. The building will employ the latest designs and materials to achieve energy savings and reduce waste as well as offer ample natural light—for energy savings as…
…networking events provide green building professionals with opportunities to learn about the latest innovations, explore new products and exchange ideas. For more information, visit www.greenbuildexpo.org. As a member of the…
…museum’s latest addition is called the Meadow Structure and features a 3,000 square-foot tensile roof featuring Birdair’s steel cable systems and PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane combined with thin-film…
…past decade,” says David Capezzuto, Director of Business Development, Birdair. “This demonstrates our commitment to the tensile architecture industry and using the latest technologies available, we will continue to develop…