…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…
…of the surrounding areas for a better shopping experience. We were approached to assist in helping to develop a unique and different look at the architect’s direction. The intent was…
…for some enhancements. Simon Properties & Beck made a conscious decision to upgrade some of the surrounding areas for a better shopping experience. We were approached to assist in helping…
…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…
…or façade, enabling long spans of column-free space. In addition, membrane offers building owners reduced construction and maintenance costs compared to traditional building materials. Teflon® is a registered trademark of…
…a Nanogel aerogel layer, a Cradle to CradleTM Silver CertifiedCM insulating material by Cabot Corporation. Tensotherm is comprised of the Nanogel aerogel sandwiched between two PTFE fiberglass membranes. The resulting…
…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…
…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…
…“With a complex project like this, the coordination between engineering, fabrication and installation had to be exact. We’re proud of the structure we built and look forward to seeing the…