…Sail PTFE membrane can be used to construct roofs, façades, free-standing buildings, skylights, or accent enclosures. Completely different from other building materials both aesthetically and functionally, it is the combination…
…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…
…creativity, sustainability, and respect for the environment. As the project’s roofing subcontractor, Birdair designed, fabricated and oversaw the installation of the cable structure and fabric roof for the South American…
…at the Jeppesen Terminal’s south end had to be removed. However, the roof needed to be held stable for almost two years until the anchors could be reestablished on a…
…Stadium projects, including Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. As an integral part of Green Point Stadium’s design, engineering and construction, Birdair’s project role consists of…
…Town, South Africa), Durban Stadium (Durban, South Africa) and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (Port Elizabeth, South Africa). “Tensile architecture provides unique aesthetic appeal without sacrificing daylighting, solar shading or obstructing…
…Argentina), Cape Town Stadium (Cape Town, South Africa), Moses Mabhida Stadium (Durban, South Africa) and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (Port Elizabeth, South Africa). In addition, Birdair was recently awarded the…
…south plazas. New lighting and trees will round out the improvements, along with new signage. The project began in the summer of 2013 and is set to be complete in…
…pedestrian promenade, with shaded gathering spaces and children’s play areas, now connects the north and south plazas. New lighting and trees rounded out the improvements, along with new signage. The…
…impressive roster of high-profile athletic venues, including three 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums – Cape Town Stadium (Cape Town, South Africa), Moses Mabhida Stadium (Durban, South Africa) and Nelson Mandela…
…and flat to unique free-form curvature designs. It also allows architects to experiment and create beautiful lighting conditions with light transmitting through the mesh openings, allowing for the appearance of…
…and solar heat gain. By maintaining translucency, Tensotherm™ provides glare-free daylighting and contributes to a high level of energy efficiency by reducing the need for artificial lighting. Additionally, the material…