…functions like the leaves of a tree, providing shade and comfort while actively neutralizing airborne pollutants and odors. As a virtually maintenance-free fabric membrane, TiO2 features unique self-cleaning benefits, breaking…
…engineer Buro Happold and general contractor Austin Flintco. They tapped Birdair for this project because of its tensile architecture expertise and its unique PTFE membrane canopies. “This is a first…
…This creates an insulated, energy-efficient inner layer that maintains translucency and promotes glare- free natural daylighting. While less than 50mm thick, the durable, fade resistant fabric maintains high R- values…
…The new Tensotherm structure is a composite system that features PTFE-coated fiberglass as the exterior membrane and inner liner, and one 8mm layer of Nanogel blanket sandwiched in between. The…
…a flying-mast and cables to allow for a column-free space below. The site also includes four connected PTFE tensile canopies over a splash pad for children and adults to enjoy…
…will encircle the plaza from above, treating visitors to an awesome light show that is especially mesmerizing at nighttime. This free form steel structure will be wrapped with approximately 38,000…
…the evenings with glowing lights and cheering fans. PTFE membrane can be used to construct roofs, façades, free-standing buildings, skylights or accent enclosures. “PTFE fiberglass membrane is used to create…
…who are interested in learning how fabrics can harvest solar energy, how fabrics permit light to pass through, and how industry professionals can use fabric technology to generate new business….
…total PTFE mesh fabric panels. The panels will provide much-needed shade to fans of Austin FC’s academy teams, which use the site as their home stadium. For its efforts on…
…and resorts, public swimming pools, amusement parks, marinas, golf courses, driving ranges and tennis courts, as well as a variety of office, public and mixed-use buildings and complexes. Residential architects…
…Wellness Center with its next-generation TensoSky® ETFE film. Approximately 12,300 square feet of Birdair’s ETFE film will be used along with support steel to form 33 three-layer cushions at the…
…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…